The communications systems in use on the Australian rail network
are primarily voice-based and vary from state to state and between
urban and rural locations. Many of these are closed systems
resulting in high cost infrastructure, particularly for long haul
operators who have to install and maintain expensive equipment for
each of the systems they traverse. Transportation communications
requirements are steadily evolving and include a movement towards
communications based train control. ,
The primary objective of this project was to identify and address
the security issues for the use of a standardised communications
infrastructure capable of meeting the needs of the various
stakeholders while addressing the safety and security requirements
of rail control applications. This project did not proceed due to
changing industry needs.
Results to Date:
- Workshop held to discuss issues of secure communication with
industry and to finalise the project scope.
- PhD thesis on “Secure Rail Communications in Heterogenous IP
Networks” to be submitted in 2006.
Project Leader: Dr Mark Looi (Queensland University of Technology)
Project Manager: Mr Ian McColl (QR)
