New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
I was trawling the ACMA this week and noticed that the new Canberra Metro frequencies have been approved during April - utilising the DMR emission designator
City to Gungahlin - Stage One
Construction of stage one of the Light Rail Network began 2016, with work progressing on the 12 kilometre City to Gungahlin corridor, timetabled to be complete by 2018.
Fast Facts
12 km route
6 minute peak service
10-15 minute off peak
13 stops
14 light rail vehicles
24 minute journey time
Same level boarding at all stops
2 dedicated wheelchair spaces
Bikes on board
Capacity of more than 200 people
Operations to commence in early 2019
The ACT Government has also endorsed a City to Woden corridor as the preferred next stage in the development of the network.
https://www.transport.act.gov.au/light-rail-project
FREQUENCIES
418.1000 Turner
418.1125 Gungahlin
418.1250 Mitchell
418.2875 Gungahlin
418.3000 Turner
418.3125 Mitchell
418.4625 Gungahlin
418.4750 Turner
418.4875 Mitchell
Frequencies updated 23/10/18
City to Gungahlin - Stage One
Construction of stage one of the Light Rail Network began 2016, with work progressing on the 12 kilometre City to Gungahlin corridor, timetabled to be complete by 2018.
Fast Facts
12 km route
6 minute peak service
10-15 minute off peak
13 stops
14 light rail vehicles
24 minute journey time
Same level boarding at all stops
2 dedicated wheelchair spaces
Bikes on board
Capacity of more than 200 people
Operations to commence in early 2019
The ACT Government has also endorsed a City to Woden corridor as the preferred next stage in the development of the network.
https://www.transport.act.gov.au/light-rail-project
FREQUENCIES
418.1000 Turner
418.1125 Gungahlin
418.1250 Mitchell
418.2875 Gungahlin
418.3000 Turner
418.3125 Mitchell
418.4625 Gungahlin
418.4750 Turner
418.4875 Mitchell
Frequencies updated 23/10/18
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Scanners:
Uniden 325P2, Whistler TRX-1, GRE PSR800 x 2, Uniden 780 x 3, Uniden 796, Uniden 396 x 2, Uniden 246,
Software:
DSD v2.368, Unitrunker, Trunkview
Scanners:
Uniden 325P2, Whistler TRX-1, GRE PSR800 x 2, Uniden 780 x 3, Uniden 796, Uniden 396 x 2, Uniden 246,
Software:
DSD v2.368, Unitrunker, Trunkview
Re: New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
This is an old topic, BUT, it is relevant today more so.
April 2019 is the deadline the Light Rail is supposed to take off.
As at 25 Jan 2019, they have been doing test runs between Canberra central (civic), to Gungahlin.
I'll check out those frequencies and see what is active, then post back here.
April 2019 is the deadline the Light Rail is supposed to take off.
As at 25 Jan 2019, they have been doing test runs between Canberra central (civic), to Gungahlin.
I'll check out those frequencies and see what is active, then post back here.
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New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
When I last checked a week ago, 418.1250 (Mitchell) was an active (TIII) DMR CC. It’s been active since at least Dec 18 when I first checked. However I’ve not heard any voice traffic on any frequencies which could just be a consequence my infrequent checks or poor timing. With the light rail trials now underway their may be voice traffic now.
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Re: New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
Have just checked and 418.1125 (Gungahlin) is now an active (TIII) DMR CC. Same colour code as Mitchel - 5.
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Re: New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
Forgive my ignorance but is this a private company running the new light rail network or something similar?
I'm just wondering why they've rolled-out a whole new network when the ACT buses are already well established on the GRN / TRN
Andrew
I'm just wondering why they've rolled-out a whole new network when the ACT buses are already well established on the GRN / TRN
Andrew
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Re: New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
Hi Andrew. As best I know, the light rail will be run by the ACT government. Why is it using DMR and not the GRN/ TRN; I don’t know!
https://www.transport.act.gov.au/about- ... light-rail
Alex
https://www.transport.act.gov.au/about- ... light-rail
Alex
Re: New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
Its being operated in a public-private partnership by a company Deutsche-Bahn.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_rail_in_Canberra
Yep agreed it should be run on the TRN network (and encrypted just in case) but there'd be some reason why its not.
cheers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_rail_in_Canberra
Yep agreed it should be run on the TRN network (and encrypted just in case) but there'd be some reason why its not.
cheers
VK2MRC
Re: New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
ACT Trams are conducting driver training, as well as checking the network, traffic lighting, track controls and track points.
This is occurring every night from 16 - 26 Feb 2019.
They are active on DMR via above frequencies.
This is occurring every night from 16 - 26 Feb 2019.
They are active on DMR via above frequencies.
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Re: New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
Thanks Xplorer00. I’m probably a bit too far south to get reception but I will listen in, just in case.
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Re: New Canberra Metro Light Rail to use DMR
S10 1.1 DCC:5
418.1250 (unconfirmed cc)
418.3125
418.4875
S10 1.2 DCC:5
418.1125 (cc)
418.2875
418.4625
S10 1.3 DCC:5
418.1000 (cc)
418.3000
418.4750
418.1250 (unconfirmed cc)
418.3125
418.4875
S10 1.2 DCC:5
418.1125 (cc)
418.2875
418.4625
S10 1.3 DCC:5
418.1000 (cc)
418.3000
418.4750