Siemens Mobility has signed the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with governments and industry, aimed at enhancing rail interoperability throughout Australia and addressing long-standing legacy issues in the rail industry.
The signing took place at Siemens Mobility’s Port Melbourne manufacturing site, where signalling products are locally designed and manufactured with Australian-Made certification.
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is coordinating the series of historic MoC signings between rail industry manufacturers, operators and Federal and State transport ministers to make rail more interoperable across Australia.
The MoC signing by Siemens Mobility is another signatory of rail operators and stakeholders to harmonise rail operations in Australia.
By signing this MoC, Siemens Mobility – as a key player in the global rail industry – shows its commitment to support the Australian rail industry with interoperable solutions such as the European Train Control System.
The MoC emphasises the shared commitment of both government and industry stakeholders to create a seamless and efficient rail network in Australia.
Siemens Mobility ANZ chief executive Raphaelle Guerineau said interoperability was important to support the future of rail in Australia.
“Siemens Mobility is happy to be part of this initiative to encourage industry and governments to collaborate. We are keen to contribute continuing to build on the work we are doing with the digital systems project for Transport for New South Wales,” she said.
NTC chief executive Michael Hopkins said the signing marked another step on the way to a more interoperable rail system.
“It supports government and industry efforts to consider interoperability when planning future investments in rail. Working together will be the catalyst that delivers an Australian rail network that operates smoothly across state borders through the use of compatible technologies and systems,” he said.
For further information about Siemens rail automation, see https://www.mobility.siemens.com/global/en/portfolio/rail/automation.html
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