New computer system behind Metrolink failures

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http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereve...ystem_caused_all_mediacity_metrolink_failures

A multi-million pound computer system designed to revolutionise Metrolink has caused misery for commuters during a trial run.

Passengers on the Manchester-Eccles line have suffered a total of 60 hours of delays due to a string of problems on the MediaCity ‘spur’ in Salford Quays.

The £19.75m extension was opened in September.

Data obtained by the M.E.N. shows it has been the site of an astonishing 24 failures – causing delays of up to five hours – since it opened as part of the Eccles route.

We can reveal the cause of ALL the problems was a new computerised tram management system being tested on the spur.

It is due to be rolled out across the whole network, costing taxpayers millions of pounds.

The new system – called TMS – uses artificial intelligence to control points and signals. It is able to pinpoint the location of trams to within a few metres.

 

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The MEN has finally picked up on the failings of the new signalling software that we have been talking about on Skycrapers since October leading to the manual points operation till January, one platform still not in use and continuing delays. Maybe the media exposure may cause Thales Rail Signalling to pull out the stops and actually solve the bugs.

Mind you the new network control room at Trafford isnt due to open for several months, so makes me wonder where these signals are being controlled from? A temporary office or the back of that Thales van thats often at Media City and seems to be filled with computer equipment.