Optimised Train Track Operations

System Development

NR TA has employed Synergy Rail to undertake preliminary safety and technical business analysis to obtain funding and subsequently to lead the development of the OTTO system and sub-system specification that will be used to procure a prototype system for product approval and pilot application. This engagement followed the successful completion of the RBLS System Specification Development which formed the basis for the work on OTTO.

Client: NR Technical Authority

Date: 2022 – 2023

Activities & Deliverables

The Synergy Rail team established an efficient and effective methodology to independently assure the technical compliance of the system delivered by Alstom, including Safety Verification, Interoperability Authorization and Product Acceptance and obtained APIS and NRAP approval to successfully commission in November 2023.

  • Production of a Preliminary System Architecture and System Definition
  • Permitted system configurations and high-level functional requirements, constraints and assumptions
  • Hazard identification and analysis
  • Development of the customer requirements for all the Systems associated with OTTO including speed restriction manager, track worker warning/protection, level crossing warning/protection, possessions management, degraded mode, state of railway compiler, TPWS Flex+ onboard and efficient RBC. The work also included undertaking additional safety analysis including an ALARP case, further development of the business case and the early train fitment evaluation, for an OTTO system
  • The work was concluded on time and all Synergy Rail deliverables have been submitted to NR Technical Authority. The safety analysis and ALARP case produced by Synergy Rail was independently reviewed and supported by RSSB and commended by the NR Technical Authority Engineer

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