REMA 1

• Point of sale- POS
• Ticket Vending Machine - TVM
• Automatic Gates - AG's
• Station Computers - SC
• Monitoring and Control Workstation - MCW
• Central Computer System - CCS
• Central Clearing House - CCH
• Interoperable Ticketing System - Development of an automatic fare collection system for seamless travel.
• (3) pillars of Human Resource Capacity Building functions,

  • Training Delivery
  • Regulatory Control
  • Research and Development
• Challenges in the Railway Sector

  • Politics and Governance
  • Brain Drain of Filipino Railway workers
  • Patronizing Road-Based Transport
  • Poor Railway Operations and Maintenance
  • Safety and Security
• Opportunities in Railway Sector

  • Contribution to Road Decongestion and National Growth
  • Strengthened Local and International Partnerships
  • Improved Operations and Maintenance Planning
  • Demand for Workers
• Train Operation - This refers to the management and control of the trains themselves, including scheduling, speed regulation, and ensuring safe and efficient movement of trains on the network.
• Station Operation - This involves the management of activities at railway stations, including passenger services, ticketing, platform management, and ensuring smooth boarding and alighting of passengers.
• Operational Control Center - This is the central hub where all railway operations are monitored and controlled. It includes real-time tracking of trains, coordination of schedules, handling of emergencies, and communication with train operators and station staff.
• Power Supply and Distribution - This system provides the necessary electrical power for the operation of trains and other railway infrastructure. It includes substations, power lines, and transformers.
• Rolling Stock - This term refers to the trains themselves, including locomotives, passenger cars, and freight cars. Maintenance and management of these vehicles are crucial for reliable service.
• Buildings and Facilities - These are the physical structures related to the railway system, including stations, maintenance depots, administrative buildings, and other support facilities
• Signaling and Communication - This system ensures safe train operations by controlling train movements and providing communication channels between train operators, station staff, and the control center. It includes signals, track circuits, communication lines, and control devices.
• Tracks and Guideways - These are the physical paths on which trains travel, including the rails, sleepers (ties), ballast, and any elevated or underground guideways. Proper maintenance of tracks is essential for safe and smooth train operations.