1. PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT
PRASA’S MODERNIZATION PROGRAMME
Strategic Asset Development
Date: 15th March 2016

2. Agenda
PROGRESS ON
Modernization Programme
Business Readiness

3. Contents Investment Outlook Key Programmes Update
Rolling Stock Fleet Renewal Programme
Depot Modernization
Wolmerton Depot
Braamfontein Depot
120km\h Perway Programme and Electrical Programme
Station Modernization
Park Station
PRASA’s Station Precincts
Signalling

4. Investment Outlook

5. PRASA’s Modernization Programme
Addressing the challenges through modernization
Rail commuter service in SA needs a complete overhaul to ensure efficient and enjoyable passenger experience
PRASA has initiated a Programme to transform and modernise passenger railways in South Africa.
PRASA is looking to invest approximately R172bn over 10 years (from 2013/14).
The investment outlook by PRASA encompasses:
Acquisition of new rolling stock
Station improvements
Network improvement
Signalling system upgrades
Communication and marketing
Renewal of Metrorail brand
Modernization
New Fleet
Rail Infrastructure
Depot Modernization
Technology Improvements
Station Upgrades

6. The Capital spend is forecasted to increase over the coming years
Status: 2013
R 11.1bn
R 13.4bn
R 15.0bn
R 15.9bn
R 16.8bn
R 17.7bn
R 18.7bn
R 19.8bn
R 20.9bn
R 22.1bn
Current financial year

7. Modernization Programme - Progress

8. Manufacture is on track
Manufacture of the first set of trains is on track
First Test Train and Second Test Train are at Wolmerton Depot and currently undergoing testing.
The 1st Operational Train is expected to arrive for testing at Wolmerton Depot by the end of March 2016 and is targeted for commercial operation in October 2016
59 car-body shells (9.8 train sets) manufactured
30 cars (5 train sets) are on the fitting line
30 cars (5 trains) have completed handover phase to testing.

9. Progress on localization
Gibela Localisation
Gibela has contracted with various South African suppliers for 38 components for the trains being manufactured in Brazil, including:
Scope of Supply
Local Suppliers for Brazilian Trains
Couplers
VOITH South Africa
Passenger Doors
KB South Africa
Driver Seat
ISRINGHAUSEN
Braking Resistor + Motor Fan
PENBRO KELNICK
Input Filter + Line Inductor
Cables
ABERDARE
Cabling Circuit Braker
CBI
Master Controller
RADEL
Emergency Alarm
Rear View Mirror
Voltmeter + Door Indicator
Seats
PROFIBER
Lateral Windows + Windshield
PG Group
Lighting Saloon
Side Walls (Upper and Lower)
TRECKLINER
Equipped Ceiling
GLOBAL COMPOSITES
Air Ducts
Carbon Steel + Stainless Steel
MACSTEEL SERVICE CENTRES
External Lighing
LED LIGHTING
Saloon Heaters + Foot Rest
BOOYCO
Battery + Battery Box
FNB
Fire Detection
CONCILIUM
Luggage Racks + Ducts
DENEL
Horn
KAMA
Fairing + Ducts
CREST
Miscel. Sheet Metal Work
LASER JUNCTION
Air Tanks
ILVA ENGINEERING
Cabin Door
SIYAMHAMBA
Tool Box
SPE
Insulation
GIS

10. Progress: Job Creation

11. Progress: Skills Development

12. New Factory: Manufacturing of Trains in SA
Aerial view of Factory: ±R1bn capital cost
Gibela has started construction at Dunnottar Park, Ekurhuleni
Sod Turning took place on the 4th March 2016
Training Centre = 4000m2 – operational by 4th quarter 2016
18 months construction period – operational by June 2017
32 South African companies already contracted for Brazil Trains

13. Local Factory – Sod Turning – 4th March 2015
Marking the beginning of South African Manufacture

14. Depot Modernization

15. Depot Modernization
Design and construction of the Wolmerton & Braamfontein depots in Gauteng, Salt River (WC), Springfield and Durban Yard (KZN) to fully functional Modern Maintenance Depots to support and service
PRASA’s new metro trains; and existing metro trains
MTEF R3.1bn

16. Wolmerton Depot

17. Project completion (Overall)
R566 Entrance 1
Off Loading
Pit no. 4 2
Lifting Shop no. 6
Wolmerton Site Layout 4
New Running Shed 3
Test Line – Western By-Pass
Completion date
Ref:
Scope Element
Key deliverable
Actual % complete
Plan
Forecast
Delay (Days)
Comment 1
Train delivery
R566 Entrance & Off loading
100%
07-Dec-15
18-Dec-15
PRASA scope (Civils) completed 18 Dec 15. Offloading ramp modification completed and Train 2 offloaded on modified ramp. 2
Old Running and lifting Shed
Shedding line 4 and lifting line 6
Completed 18 Dec 2015.
Readiness for GIBELA occupation
Site was handed over to GIBELA 3
Dynamic Testing
Test track
29-Jan-16
29-Feb-16
Completed. Handover to GIBELA took place and snag list being worked down. Tests planned to start 8 Mar 16. 4
New Facilities
New Warehouse, running shed and lifting shed
52%
31-Mar-16
Tight schedule. Being monitored closely 5
Project completion (Overall)
65%
29-Apr-16

18. Depot Modernization - Wolmerton

19. Test Track (Completed)

20. Test Track (Completed)

21. Facilities (Running Shed Extension and Lifting Shed)

22. Depot Modernization - Braamfontein
Status Update: Braamfontein Depot
R 2.2 billion for the 2016 MTEF, with R 316 million allocated for 2016/17 financial year
Currently at evaluation stage
Appointment of contractor expected in June 2016
Construction completion expected by May 2018
Note: the pictures above are visualisations of the upgrades to be performed

23. 120 km/h Perway & Electrical Programme
The upgrade of line speeds for PRASA network to 120km/h (160km/h for express trains on priority lines where possible)
Pretoria to Pienaarspoort section to be prioritised for 1st Deployment
Pretoria to Germiston Section (PTA – Jhb Express: ±20min saving)
Replacement of rails, turnouts, sleepers etc.
Drainage upgrading, ballast screening, refurbish rails via grinding,
Re-alignment of track and capacity improvements
Upgrade of OHTE and Traction Substations
2016MTEF – R2 billion 1 4 2 3
Status Update
Conducted 95% of assessment of the impacted rail corridors.
Developing the RFP to go to market.
Sleeper & Rail Replacement Machine
Catenary Maintenance Vehicle

24. Station Modernization Programme
Project Description
135 planned modernization as part of changing commuter experience and commercialization.
Location
Mabopane – Pretoria- Germiston – JHB – Naledi.
Umlazi – Durban – Kwa Mashu – Bridge City.
Khayelitsha / Kapteinsklip – Cape Town.
Progress
Benefits/Impact
3 stations are in construction:
Philippi station (WC) - 76% Complete
Duffs Roads Station (KZN) – 89% Complete
Oakmoor Station (GP) – 35% Complete
12 prioritised projects in detailed design.
Improved revenue collection
Improved station operations
Enhanced commuter flow
Enhanced station surroundings – intermodal facilities, shops, and other commuter requirements
Provide universal access
Timeframes
Estimated Capital Costs
January 2009 – March 2023
4 stations to be completed in the FY16/17
10 stations to be completed in the FY17/18
11 stations to be completed in the FY19/20
2 stations to be completed in the FY22/23
R 1.9 billion for the 2016 MTEF, with R614 million allocated for 2016\17 financial year

25. Park Station Project Description
Johannesburg Park Station is in the South Gauteng Region and involves the planning, alterations, repairs and renovations of services, internal and external infrastructure in the Johannesburg Park Station Precinct.
Estimated Capital Costs
R 1.3 billion for 2016 MTEF with R 426 million allocated for FY2016/17
Timeframes
To be completed by March 2018
Progress
Benefits/Impact
Two (2) projects are currently in Construction (Concourse tiling & Bus Ticketing) which are to be completed by 16 November 2015
Three projects have been completed (Brazen Head, Concourse tiling and Car Rental)
Two (2) projects are at Corporate BSC for Construction tender approval (Solar Energy and Platform 19)
Increased revenue through commercialisation
Improved customer satisfaction
Improved customer experience

26. PRASA’s Precinct Plans
Progress
Targeted projects, such as:
Student Accommodation
Residential
Commercial
Office Buildings
The detailed Precinct Plans are being developed.
Precinct development might include Private Sector Participation

27. Signalling

28. Signalling Programme – Gauteng Region
Project Name
Signalling Programme: Gauteng Stage 1 and 2.
Project Description
The first stage of the project includes the construction of Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC) which entails installation of interlocking systems in the Gauteng Region - South. The duration of the project is 5 years.
The second stage includes the re-signalling of the system on all other stations in Gauteng with modification of the existing remote control system.
Progress
Benefits/Impact
The progress on GNC construction is 100%.
Overall status of completion of Gauteng Stage 1 & Stage 2 combined is 28%.
Five stations (Midway, Lenz, Lawley, Stretford and Grasmere) have already been commissioned and ready to migrate to the newly constructed GNC
Reduce number of signaling failures.
Reduce train delays and cancellations due to signal failures.
Improved reaction time from a Centralized Operational Control Centre servicing the Gauteng region.
Timeframes
Capital Costs
Construction ~R3.8 billion

29. Signaling Renewal: Gauteng
New Signal Points

30. Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC) Sub-Systems
Monitoring, Reporting and Control
4 X Video Display Units(VDU) Per TCO
30 x Train Control Officers(TCO) workstations
5 x Floor walkers workstations
Dual redundant supplies
Energy Monitoring
CCTV Monitoring
16 x Public Information System Announcer
Access Control/Closed Circuit Television(CCTV) & Fire Detection
Viewing Deck
Fibre ring network
52 x 1.8m video wall
Global System for Mobile communications – Railways (GSMR) Integrated Telephony Communication Modules (ICM)
Weather monitoring

31. Expected Milestones in the next 3 months
Monitoring, Reporting and Control
AXLE COUNTER – TRAIN DETECTION SYSTEM
BSG9I POINTS MACHINE
Commission Residensia , Leralla, Tembisa, Irene, and Olifansfontein
Final interlocking software testing
Commission the Gauteng Nerve Centre functionalities in line with CTC Migration
Move the Midway Centralized Train Control Centre to the Gauteng Nerve Centre by June 2016
Continue with the outdoor installation
Retrofit the commissioned interlockings with the final software
Start the installation and testing of the interlockings on the West corridor and Johannesburg
Integrate the Global System for Mobile communications – Railways (GSMR) and Radio Block Centre (RBC)
Test ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System)
FIBRE TRENCHING
LED SIGNALS

32. Signalling Programme – KZN Region
Project Name
Signalling Programme: KZN Region
Project Description
Replace of the existing remote control and mechanical system with CBI
Provide fibre telecomms network with redundancy
Infrastructure changes to improve capacity and flexibility
Provision of a new Control Centre
Progress
Benefits/Impact
Equipment room construction completed on Phase 1 except Bellair, Phase 3-6 in progress
Trenching and cable laying completed Northdene to Poet Corner
Signals Installed at Northdene station
Install Bridge Steps at Effingham, Kenville bridges
Trackwork on Phase 1 almost complete
6.6kV Transmission line construction started
Overall Progress: 48.6% of detailed designs, ordering long-lead items and installation of first new point sets and Signalling equipment
Headway and capacity improvement
Reduce number of signaling failures
Reduce train delays and cancellations due to signal failures
Consolidation of train control within a Centralized Operational Control Centre servicing the whole region
Improved occupations for maintenance
Timeframes
Estimated Capital Costs
Programme is targeted for completion in 2019
Construction: ~R1.3 billion (excl. inflation)

33. Signalling Programme – Western Cape Region
Project Name
Signalling Programme: Western Cape Region.
Project Description
Modification of the existing remote control system.
Implementation of the interfacing system with the interlocking system.
Re-signalling of the system.
Progress
Benefits/Impact
PRASA appointed Thales/Maziya for the construction and installation of new signalling equipment.
Site establishment – 100%.
Project management plans – 99%.
Overall Progress: 40.4% of detailed designs, ordering long-lead items and installation of first new point sets and Signalling equipment
Reduce number of signalling failures.
Reduce train delays and cancellations due to signal failures.
Improved reaction time from a Centralized Operational Control Centre servicing the whole region.
Timeframes
Estimated Capital Costs
Construction is expected to be completed in December 2018.
Total Estimated Cost ~R1.8 billion

34. Progress Detail – Testing Readiness & Schedule
Gibela has taken occupation of the Wolmerton depot – retrofit various components and prepare the train for testing.
Static (stationery) tests within Wolmerton depot started in February 2016.
Dynamic tests at low speeds within the Wolmerton depot started in March 2016.
High speed testing on the De-Wildt mainline is expected to start at the beginning of May 2016.

35. Progress Detail – Testing Readiness & Schedule
Readiness requirement
Due date
Status
Comment
De-Wildt main line for high speed testing
End March 2016
Perway, OHTE and signals certified ready for tests up to 132km/h.
“No objection for testing and commissioning” certificate from RSR
End Jan 2016
RSR has issued the “No objection for testing and commissioning” certificate to allow PRASA and Gibela to test the new trains
Test and validation team (incl test drivers)
Test and validation Engineers appointed.  Test drivers identified, appointed and first batch trained.
Testing of integration between new signalling, GSMR systems and the new train
End May 2016
Installation of new signalling and GSMR systems are progressing according to schedule but is not yet complete. 
Fencing installation of the test section between Irene-Olifantsfontein is delayed but Plan B solution will be installed by end April 2016 as temporary measure until permanent fencing is installed.

36. Test Train 1 (T1) being hauled to Wolmerton depot

37. A Test Train 2 (T2) coach being transported to Wolmerton

38. A T2 coach offloaded at Wolmerton from truck to rail

39. T1 and T2 being tested at Wolmerton

40. Progress Detail – Deployment Readiness & Schedule
There will be a total of 18 commercial trains delivered between March 2016 and January 2017. 
Deployment of the first 8 commercial trains on the Pretoria to Pienaarspoort line is targeted for October 2016, to coincide with October Transport Month.
During September 2016, a simulation of the proposed train service to be launched in October 2016 will be run and tested and improvements made, if necessary. 
PRASA is also running support programmes such as Change Management, Skills, Customer Communications and Information, Security, Operating and Customer Safety, etc. Target closure for these programmes is end July 2016.

41. Progress / Deployment of first trains
Deployment of Train 3 on the Pretoria to Pienaarspoort main line is targeted for October 2016. 
PRASA is on track with the implementation of the various readiness streams for the Pretoria to Pienaarspoort corridor. These include infrastructure upgrades, station upgrades, skills readiness, ICT systems readiness, security readiness, community and commuter communication, etc. 
Koedoespoort
Pienaarspoort
Greenview
Mamelodi
Eerste Fabrieke
Denneboom
Watloo
Eersterus
Silverton
Hartebeespruit
Rissik
Loftus
Devenish
Pretoria
Queenswood
Piemeefsrus
Villeria
Deemees
Gezina
Deployment Readiness – Infrastructure works

42. Operating Work Programmes Operating Date: October 20164
ISAMS – Speed Gates, CCTVs, PA systems 1
Opening of Greenview 1
T/OPS satellite depot 1
New crossover points 2
Signals control to CTC 2
Station facilities upgrade 2
Staging Yard (Infra) 3
Improve Signals visibility : Entire Corridor
Watloo 1 1 2
Villeria
Piemeefsrus
Eersterus
Denneboom
Gezina
Deemees
Queenswood
Eerste Fabrieke 1
Koedoespoort 4
Silverton
Mamelodi
Greenview 1 1
Fencing 2 2
Street-to-Street
Pienaarspoort 3 2
Hartebeespruit
Rissik 1
KDS Station Interchange Operating Model
Loftus 4
Pretoria
Devenish 2
General Station Operating Model
Walker Str.
Mears Str. 8
Pienaarspoort Station upgrade: temporary platform & footbridge
KEY DELIVERABLES
SUMMARY
Points, Control and visibility 1
30 Jun 2016
Signalling Readiness
T/Ops and Yard lines extension 2
22 Sept 2016
Staging Yard Readiness
Opening of the Greenview Station 3
30 Aug 2016
Greenview Readiness
General Station Upgrade
25 Sept 2016
Station Upgrades (NSIP)
Safe and Secure Access to Stations 4
ISAMS Readiness
Tracks within standard for 90km/h speed 5
Oct 2015
Perway Readiness
Clear visible aspects,
Substations & Power – Simulation
Aug 2016
Telecoms Readiness
Signals Readiness
Electrical Readiness
Rail reserves – Parameter fencing
Fencing Readiness
Between tracks – illegal access.
Station Safety Fencing 6
Platform height rectification
Platform-Train Interface 7
Subways, Bridges etc.
Street-to-Street access
Operating Work Programmes
Operating Date: October 2016
Passenger / Station interface model
Parking/ticketing interface
Trip
Segment
Model
Ticketing/Access interface
Platform/Train/Platform interface
Safety
Platform/Platform interface
Passenger Communication model 3
Train Operations Readiness
Competent adequate staff
Rostering System
Train scheduling
Time tables
People Readiness – Change Management
Hawker’ readiness
Customer Readiness
Staff – Station, Security, train drivers, maintenance etc.
Depot readiness
Mock-up

43. Deployment planned to start in January 2017
2nd Deployment Corridor – Pretoria to Saulsville
KEY DELIVERABLES
SUMMARY
Points, Control and visibility 1
Signalling Readiness 2
General Station Upgrade
Station Upgrades (NSIP)
Safe and Secure Access to Stations 3
ISAMS Readiness
Tracks – Standard A 4
Perway Readiness
Clear visible aspects,
Substations & Power – Simulation
Telecoms Readiness
Signals Readiness
OHTE Readiness
Rail reserves – Parameter fencing
Fencing Readiness
Subways, Bridges etc.
Street-to-Street access 5
Platform height rectification
Platform-Train Interface 6
Deployment planned to start in January 2017

44. The FUTURE of South African Passenger Rail is here!
Thank You
The FUTURE of South African Passenger Rail is here!
THANK YOU