Canberra Metro engaged TMA-Global to provide specialist operational advice during the construction of the city’s first light rail network, connecting outer suburbs to the city centre.

TMA’s role ensured an end-user operational perspective was integrated into the design and build phases, with support across:
 

• Design and operational input into the Meridian operating control system

• System signalling design reviews and specialist advice

• Introducing a pioneering light rail signalling concept using GPS and VCOM loops to optimise intersection priority with minimal disruption to road users

• GUI design and human factors input for the SCADA and operating systems

• Close collaboration with Tyco, designers of the Meridian system, to align technical requirements and protocols

• Review of operations procedures

• Emergency services planning and operational support
   

By embedding operational expertise early in the project, TMA-Global helped shape a smarter, safer, and more efficient light rail network for Canberra’s future.