About Us
Quantum Rail is a specialist consulting firm who supports companies in the development and delivery of railway signalling and control systems. We specialise in innovation, and the use of cutting-edge, emerging and Commercial-off-the-Shelf technologies.
Since our establishment in 2018, we have provided support to large, multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder rail signalling projects across Australia. Our team comprises of a large pool of industry-leading experts who provide comprehensive services from our offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide.
We support our clients through the full project lifecycle with a focus on specification, concept design, tendering, project execution and commissioning.
Our expertise and experience enable us to provide design, safety certification and type approval of rail signalling systems whilst our in house developed technologies enables the efficient delivery of both advanced commercial-off-the-shelf and proprietary-based signalling and train control systems.
Quantum operates under ISO accredited Quality and Safety Management Systems which prioritises open communication with our clients to ensure visibility, integrity, and trust.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver innovative and safe railway systems that improve our customers' and the community's experience.
We continually strive to deliver an excellent level of service. Our proposition is unique within the signalling and control systems sector.
Our People
We invest in people to create a highly competent team who are genuinely motivated to provide clients the best possible outcomes.
Our team:
• Specialises in the implementation of both conventional and innovative rail control solutions across all stages of the project lifecycle; from delivery of initial concept design to final commissioning.
• Hold industry assessed competencies for signalling design, verification, independent review, function testing, integration testing and Principles Testing across MTM, ARTC, V/Line, Queensland Rail.
• Has specific experienced teams who ensure TOC/tender concept designs are buildable, which significantly minimises change, cost and risk in the delivery stage of any project.
Our Technologies
Quantum Rail offers our own specialised control system (Quantum Visual Display Unit or ‘QVDU’), which provides our clients with enhanced delivery efficiency and significant cost-savings.
QVDU is configurable with main-stream technologies such as Microlok, ElectrologIXS and also COTS PLC technologies including HIMA.
QVDU has achieved type approval accreditation with V/Line and has been successfully deployed in the delivery of several high profile, safety-critical projects.
Our Core Capabilities
Systems Technology
• Signalling Communication, Network design, verification and cyber security analysis
• Vital & Non-Vital signalling communication protocol implementation and analysis
Innovation
• Quantum Visual Display Unit (QVDU)
• Solution for simulation, maintenance, and Factory Acceptance Testing
• Implementation of commercial off-the-shelf technology and innovation
Engineering Implementation
• Scoping, Conceptionalisation and Requirements Development
• Design, Verification and Validation of Conventional and CBI Signalling Systems
• Project, Risk and Engineering Management
Safety Assurance
• Type Approval & Safety Acceptance
• SIL4 EN50126, EN50128, EN50129 Compliance
Our Services
Scoping and Requirements Development
Concept and Preliminary design development
Vital and non-vital signalling communication protocol implementation and analysis
SIL4 EN50126/EN50128/EN50129 Function Block Development and Certification Services
Conducting Signalling, Communication and Train Control safety investigations
Signalling Circuit and Data Design, Verification, and Function & Principles Testing for Relay, HIMA HIMatrix & HIMax, and other CBI systems
Signalling Simulator and Maintenance Panel Human Machine Interface Design
Level Crossing monitoring and control systems
Safety Qualification Testing
HIMA CERTIFIED TRAINING PARTNER
Signalling Ethernet Communication Network Design and Verification for layer 2 and layer 3 fixed and wireless networks, including reliability and cybersecurity analysis
Train Control and System Architecture Design
Type approval support
Simulation and testing system
Visual Display Units (VDUs)
Our Partners
HIMA Certified training partner
Quantum Rail are a HIMA Certified training partner for all of your HIMA Interlocking and Level Crossing Monitor training needs. Contact us below.
Our Projects
Quantum Rail has a proven track record for delivering high profile projects through our accredited ISO9001 quality framework. We operate under our own accredited ISO45001 Safety Management System whilst integrating with those of our clients.
Cranbourne Line Upgrade
The Cranbourne Line Upgrade (CLU) project involved re-signalling the entire Cranbourne line and the complete reconfiguration of Dandenong Station. This major signalling project has been led by Quantum Rail since its inception in February 2019.
Quantum Rail have been responsible for delivering the entire signalling design component with exception of CBI and TCMS software. This included leading concept design, detailed design, managing inter-disciplinary interfaces and many other stage-works packages.
V/Line Wireless Level Crossing
Quantum Rail assisted V/Line and Rail Projects Victoria (RPV) to deploy and certify a new innovative wireless level crossing system, which allowed for safe and reliable level crossing systems to be deployed across some of Victoria’s most difficult terrain.
Quantum Rail developed the communications systems design and performed the overall Safety Qualification Testing to ensure that a robust, safe, and reliable system was delivered.
HIMA Level Crossing Monitoring
Using Quantum Rail’s VDU technology and expert knowledge of HIMA control systems, we have assisted ARTC to develop and standardise a modern level crossing monitoring system across their Australian rail network.
To achieve this, Quantum Rail worked with ARTC to develop a new prototype system, provide safety assurance and support the trial commissioning.
