Ganapa Sainag
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Senior Signalling Design Engineer with over 16 years of experience in rail signalling design, quality assessment, and verification for conversational signalling and Metro signalling interlocking system projects. Expertise in a variety of signalling systems, including fixed block and moving block systems, relay-based interlocking, electronic-based interlocking, communication-based train control systems (CBTC) and transmission-based train control systems (TBTC) and positive train control (PTC).. Extensive knowledge of Victorian railway signalling procedures and working with MTM projects for 3 years. Expertise in Data communication system for urban solutions U400 product Alstom. Expertise in Data preparation and Data validation U400BS Alstom systems. Expertise in Electrologixs Systems for Victoria interlocking. Versed in ETCS systems. Areas of expertise include signalling designs such as Signalling Arrangement plans, bonding plans, control tables, Relay book wirings, cable arrangement plans, CBI interface circuit designs, cable running plans, location case designs, power calcs., level crossing designs, TPWS, TSS, ESP,PSD,SPKS, Axle counter circuits.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Signalling Design Engineer
UGL pvt Limited
Melbourne
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented various designs in accordance with standards for tasks to design double width location cases, alarm indication, power supply, lighting, network connections, control, detection, Network Connections, unistar point machines, HLM2 Deatection, M23 A points machine U5A Derailers &crowders Power Module, Signal Module, Signal Lighting, Train stop, TPWS, Pedestrian gates, Control & Detection, TSS Control & Detection, Atlas minilogger, Layout of Apparatus Terminations and Contact Nos.
- Cable running Plans
- Power calculations
- MODS
- Aspect sequence chart
- Design report
- Gippsland Line Upgrade (GLU) is part of the wider Regional Rail Revival project delivered by Rail Project Victoria (RPV). The works being delivered will enable more frequent and reliable train services that have been deemed essential for the future growth of the regional community and for connecting the various townships and Melbourne - Area 2 &3
Signalling Design Engineer
UGL pvt Limited
Melbourne
03.2024 - 09.2024
- The scope of work for this design package covers the Cubicle Layout, Equipment Room Layout, SigMap block diagram, Maintenance Terminal connection details, Router/MKD connection details, UPS/battery wiring diagram, Through Cable Running Plan, Power calculations, Power supply & alarm, Earthing details, and other related tasks at the Dudley St Signalling Equipment Room.
- Power calculations
- The Shepparton Corridor Upgrade (SCU)/MBRP Project will build transformational infrastructure for the central region of Victoria, supporting jobs and regional growth and improving the connectivity between Melbourne and regional centres.
Senior Signalling Design Engineer
Alstom India limited
06.2021 - 08.2022
- MML3 is based on U400 computer-based interlocking installed as part of this works, The SmartlO object controller are used to interface to trackside objects and adjacent interlockings of subsystems of location cases.
- As a Senior Signalling Design engineer, I was allocated to mentor the team to produce below designs to bring all required indication inputs for primary stations and secondary stations.
- Design Includes- SMIO interface, signals, points, axle counters, emergency stop plungers, key lock unit for points, platform screen doors, power supply circuits, relay cubicles, cable frames, power supply units, interconnection between racks, Project management systems(Data logger)
Senior Signalling Design Engineer
Alstom India limited
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Data preparation and validation of SML400BS interlocking data for several projects.
Signalling Design Engineer
Alstom India limited
06.2018 - 06.2021
- MTM projects are based on Alstom U400GP computer based interlocking system, as part of work scope, project needs new double width locations, which is interface with smartio object controller and also associated with removals.
- Designed the various designs in accordance with standards, and performing tasks to design double width location cases, alarm indication, power supply, lighting, network connections, control, detection, Network Connections, Unistar point machines, U5A Derailers &crowders Power Module, Signal Module, Signal Lighting, Train stop, TPWS, Atlas Minilogger, Pedestrian gates, Control & Detection, TSS Control & Detection, Atlas minilogger, Layout of Apparatus Terminations and Contact Nos.
- Designed the Cable arrangement plans.
- Designed the route control table.
- Bill of materials.
- Power calculations.
- Design reports.
Senior Signalling Design Engineer
Alstom India limited
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Data Communication system includes- Optical fibre allocation, splice box, Optical fibre allocation, DCS inter connection, Power allocation for radio access point, Ethernet allocation, CCTV ,ATS & DCS topology.
- Designed and checked the outline design of fibre optic design plan to LINE of U400 metro project.
- Designed and checked the outline design of power cable route plan.
- Designed and checked the generic power allocation for access points.
- Designed and checked the generic Optical fibre allocation circuits for access points.
- Designed and checked the Backbone telecommunication network ring topology plan.
- Designed and checked the optical fibre switch connections of port allocation to between stations and station to access points (L2, L3 switches).
- Designed and checked the earther net connections of port allocations for internal system connections to the zones.
Senior Signalling Design Engineer
Alstom India limited
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Urban projects are based on Alstom U400 BS CBTC interlocking system, as part of work scope.
- Designed and checked Typical Control Table which includes point details Interlocking, Back Locking Tracks, Controlled tracks in route, Conflicting route Details, Crank handle and other miscellaneous Controls for Route.
- Designed and checked Typical Point Control and Detection Circuits which includes Voltage Drop Calculations.
- Designed and checked Typical Cable Core Plan for Block Section and Station Sections which includes Signalling Gears I/O calculation, Cable core calculation, Cable run Planning and Voltage Drop Calculation.
- Designed Typical axle counter circuits for SSDAC and MSDAC (CEL, ELDYNE and Frauscher) which includes with Relay and without Relay Interfaces.
- Designed Power Distribution system for Signals, Points, Crank handles, CIXL, SMIO and Axle Counter rack.
- Design Includes- SMIO interface, signals, points, axle counters, emergency stop plungers, key lock unit for points, platform screen doors, power supply circuits, relay cubicles, cable frames, power supply units, interconnection between racks, Project management systems(Data logger).
- Designed and checked Outdoor Location Box Circuits.
- Verified the Outdoor Circuits.
- Prepared technical Specification Document for Control table.
- Prepared technical Specification Document for Signal Feeding Arrangement.
- Prepared technical Specification Document for Cable Core Plan.
- Prepared technical Specification Document for Fuses and terminals.
- Verification of Signalling Circuits, Cable Core plan and Location Box Designs.
- Power calculations.
- Designed and Verified Independently the signalling Power Circuits/Calculation for the Signalling Locations and Asset Protection locations.
- Participated in Commissioning activities for testing and supervision.
Senior Signalling Design Engineer
e2E Rail (ETIPL) PVT Limited
06.2010 - 06.2016
- Implemented the detailed design of Relay Rack Designs for Zone Controllers, Input-output, Point Circuits. Relay Analysis, Relay contact analysis, Fuse & Terminal Analysis for CBTC Metro projects.
- Designed and checked Signal Circuits -Books, Point Circuits, PSD circuits. Produced Relay Contact Analysis, Relay rack terminal & CTF Analysis for CBTC metro projects.
- Designed and checked Preliminary design, Detailed Design for Location Particulars, Cable Core plans, Control tables, Signalling Interlocking plans, Track bonding plan for conventional signalling projects.
- Designed and checked Table of Control, Point Control table, Detailed Circuit designs and Outdoor interface designs. Relay contact analysis for conventional signalling.
- Implemented detailed interface wiring drawings for End of Siding locations including modifications for the existing wiring designs for conventional signalling.
- Calculated Power calculation/loads for Green/Brown field signalling projects.
- Designed the power calculation for the new and existing stations in the project.
- Implemented the detailed design signalling activities for the hardware design (interface wiring) for new and modified location including AF (Audio Frequency), train detection and cab signalling block section for Perth.
- Implemented the preliminary and detailed design and verification of electrologixs XP4 location cases in Perth Solomon loop area.
- Designed the power calculation for the new and existing stations in the Solomon loop project.
- Prepared all the quality documents/forms for the designs which show the company design procedure followed during design and verification phase.
Asst/ Signalling Design Engineer
McML Systems Indian PVT limited
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Designed the Preliminary design, Detailed Design for Location Particulars, Cable Core plan, Route Control tables, Signalling Interlocking plans, Track bonding plan for conventional signalling projects.
- Designed the Table of Control, Point Control table, Detailed indoor Circuit designs and Relay contact analysis.
- Implemented detailed interface wiring drawings for End of Siding locations including modifications for the existing wiring designs.
Education
B.Tech - Computer Science and information technology engineer
Jawaharlal Nehru university
Affiliations
- Engineers Australia, Engineering Technologist - Stage 1
- Institution of Engineering Technology, Member (MIET ID: 1100885402)
Training
- Signal Design Engineer SoC- MTM
- UK IRSE designer license 1.1.150C (Expired)
- Signal Design Engineer SoC- V/Line
- Signal Designer SoC- QR
- Signal Design Engineer SoC - UGL
- Signal Assistant Tester SoC - V/line and MTM
- Trained on Railway Signalling Principles and relay interlocking design British type
- Trained on Alstom SML400GP System product
- Trained on CBTC of U400BS system Product of Alstom
- Trained on Overview of ElectrologIXS System (GE)
- Trained on TBTC of Thales
- Trained on SML400GP Product of Alstom
- Trained on Alstom Cyber security
- Trained on CBTC system Of Thales
- Trained on PMI system overview and technical standards Of Thales
- Trained on Alstom safety system
- Trained on ERTMS overview (track side)
- Trained on Railway System Engineering
- Trained on FRAUSCHER AXLE COUNTING SYSTEM
- Trained on Earthing and bonding principals
- Trained on UEVOL SML400BS INTERLOCKING SYSTEM DATA PREPARATION & DATA VALIDATION
- Trained and received the HRD test assistant certificate
- Trained and received the Safety and Training RTO N0.40496 certificate
- Trained and received the Safely Working in Rail Corridor (SWIRC) certificate
- Trained and received the Safely access the rail corridor certificate
References
- Rajesh Kumar, Project Manager, +61450104409, Alstom, MTM- Australia projects
- Amrutha Ganapa, Design Manager, +447774102633, E2e rail, All projects
- Honnesh Kumar, Design Lead, +91900122205, Alstom, Riyadh, Lusail, EDFC
- Leo Chan, Team Lead, +61447730743, UGL Pvt Limited, GLU, SCU3 projects
- Kaiyu Tong, Design Manager, +61400487074, UGL Pvt Limited, GLU
- Orlando Lara, Engineering Manager, +61417155787, UGL Pvt Limited, Engineering- Manager
Timeline
Signalling Design Engineer
UGL pvt Limited
03.2024 - 09.2024
Signalling Design Engineer
UGL pvt Limited
10.2023 - Current
Senior Signalling Design Engineer
Alstom India limited
03.2022 - 07.2022
Senior Signalling Design Engineer
Alstom India limited
06.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Signalling Design Engineer
Alstom India limited
11.2019 - 01.2021
Signalling Design Engineer
Alstom India limited
06.2018 - 06.2021
Senior Signalling Design Engineer
Alstom India limited
06.2018 - 11.2019
Senior Signalling Design Engineer
e2E Rail (ETIPL) PVT Limited
06.2010 - 06.2016
Asst/ Signalling Design Engineer
McML Systems Indian PVT limited
06.2008 - 06.2010
B.Tech - Computer Science and information technology engineer
Jawaharlal Nehru university