26.04.2011
Important announcement
Due to the damage casued to our building by the recent February earthquake here in Christchurch it has been necessary to move to new offices.
Our contact details page has been updated with our new address.
01.04.2011
CCT sub-consult on Sydney WEX project
CCT New Zealand has been awarded a sub-consultancy agreement by Parsons Brinkerhoff - Cox Hassel Acom (PBCHA) Consortium to provide Safety, Systems Assurance and Systems Engineering support services for the Sydney Western Express (WEX) project, currently in the Preconcept stage, working in a colaborative team arrangement with New South Wales Transport Construction Authority and RailCorp representatives.
01.04.2011
SMRT network, Singapore
Under the rolling stock contract (C151A) awarded by Land Transport Authority (LTA) to Kawasaki Sifang Consortium (KSC), the first 3 new trains (one pictured below) have been handed over for trial running on the SMRT network, with an Interim Final Software Safety Assessment provided by CCT.
The rest of the 22, 6 car trains will be delivered to LTA progressively throughout 2011. CCT is appointed Independednt Software Safety Assessor by KSC, under approval by LTA who are the Transport Safety Authority in Singapore.
14.03.2011
A message for our colleagues in Japan
After experiencing first-hand the devastation that a large earthquake can cause and seeing the horrifying devastation caused by the recent 9.0 magnitude earthquake in Japan,
CCT would like to express our concerns for our friends and collegues over there who have been affected.
10.09.2010
The Canterbury Earthquake
On the 4th September 2010 at 04:36am a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the Canterbury region of New Zealand causing wide-spread damage to buildings and infrastructure and closing central Christchurch.
We have since received many messages of support from concerned clients and friends around the world.
Please rest assured that all of us are safe and CCT has come through the worst of the crisis relatively unscathed. Our own thoughts go out to the many residents and businesses that lost their properties and personal affects during the quake.
As we and the community at large begin picking up the pieces from such a traumatic event, it is touching to know that we are in the thoughts of friends and colleagues.
We wish thank all of you who have sent us messages of sympathy and encouragement in recent days.
Below are some first-hand accounts of the quake by our staff and consultants:
My first reaction on being awoken was a train was rumbling past the house, then realised no tracks near Oxford!!, didn't move as it dawned on me what was happening. I knew there was nothing to fall on me so stayed put in bed. It seemed to go on for a long time but of course it didn't. I was on my own so I text my husband who was in Hong Kong at the time and got up to find house still in one piece just pictures off the shelves and I glass broken. That was and still is the extent of the damage. Oxford was very lucky as we are built on bedrock and just the access bridges and roads suspect so we were told to stay put. The epi centre was not far from us at Darfield so we were extremely lucky.
I had experienced earthquakes prior to this in Taipei(Taiwan) but not on this scale!!
- Marie Jones (CCT InfoTech NZ Ltd)
It took a few seconds for me to wake-up and realise what was actually happening when the earthquake hit and by this point the room had begun shaking.
I immediately rolled off my bed (grabbing my mobile phone as I did) and rolled under the bed just as the shaking started to get quite violent.
From under the bed I could see the pictures being hurtled from the walls and my snowboard falling over with the shaking. Bits of dust cascaded down from the ceiling as plasterwork gave way and then the street lighting outside started to flicker out as the shaking continued.
After an intense half a minute the noise finally subsided and all motion stopped and all that was left was darkness and the sound of car alarms in the street.
It was instantly apparent to me that this was a major event and the situation could be dire. I looked at my phone and was amazed to see it still had signal but that wasn't what I was looking for at that point; my phone has a built in torch which I turned on and proceeded to get dressed quickly and get out of the building before the next aftershock hit.
Damage to the house I lived in was quite substantial as it was a 103-year old manor house. All 3 of its chimney's collapsed through the roof, one of which only narrowly missing hitting one of my flatmates as she slept in her bed.
- Brendan Hulme (Scenic Software Ltd)
You can read the full story as reported by the local press here
30.04.2010
Kinki Sharyo shows appreciation for CCT's involvement in Dubai Metro
After several months of successful operation of Dubai Metro, Kinki Sharyo have awarded a Certificate of Appreciation, together with a train replica, to CCT InfoTech for services provided during the design, production and delivery of rolling stock for the Metro.
Since opening to passenger service in September 2009, Dubai Metro has carried more than 10 million commuters and tourists, making a significant contribution to reduction of road traffic congestion in the city, according to RTA Rail Agency.
With the opening of additional stations this month, the Red Line is almost complete and the Green Line is scheduled for completion in August this year.
Click on the pictures below to get a closer look
16.08.2009
Kowloon Southern Link
The Kowloon Southern Link, an extension of the West Rail Line, has opened to passengers in Hong Kong.
CCT InfoTech (Hong Kong) Ltd. was appointed Independent Software Safety Assessor for KSL's Main Control and Communications Systems.
CCT Assessors conducted assessments on the software developed by Siemens and their subcontractors throughout a two year project period and recently completed final assessments to declare the software fit for service on the new rail link, having achieved the required safety integrity level.
18.05.2009
Taiwan Airport Express Line
MKH J.B Consortium, Lead by Marubeni Corporation are contracted to design and construct a high speed rail link between Taipei City and Taoyuan Airport (previously named CKS Airport Line). The scope of the Project includes all railway operating systems, rolling stock, power supplies, signaling and communications.
Marubeni have appointed E-Consult International Limited, supported by Bit Tips Asia Limited, to provide Electro-magnetic Compatibility (EMC) services, the primary objective of which is to demonstrate compatibility between all electrical and electronic systems and equipment being supplied to operate the railway, as well as compatibility with equipment in the environment surrounding the railway
05.05.2009
Palm Jumeirah Monorail Opens in Dubai
The Palm Jumeirah Transit System (PJT monorail) opened to passenger service on 5th May 2009.
PJT monorail is a $US 381 million project with trains running the full length of Palm Jumeirah man-made island, from Gateway station at the Dubai coast and Atlantis hotel and marine park. The Palm Jumeirah owners, Nakheel plan to extend the PJT monorail to connect with the Dubai Metro.
E-Consult International Limited, supported by CCT InfoTech (New Zealand) Limited, Lloyd's Register and BitTips Asia Limited were appointed Consultants by Marubeni, the PJT Main Contractor, to provide Systems and Software Assurance, EMC and other related services throughout the 3 year design and implementation project. Consultancy support will continue through the first year of operation of the monorail, to provide demonstration of reliability, availability and maintainability, together with any other support that may be required by Marubeni.
22.04.2009
Manila LRT Line 1 Extension - Technical and Advisory Services
In May 2009, E-Consult International Limited was awarded a contract by Miescor-GTC Joint Venture (M-GTC JV), the contractor for Manila Line 1 Extension, Electrification Works, to provide Technical and Advisory Services.
In providing these services, E-Consult is supported by CCT InfoTech (New Zealand) Limited, RiskHouse Management Limited and BitTips Asia Limited.
The existing MRT Line 1 is 15-km, 18-station, on elevated structure along the full length of the line. The extension is 5.6 km of elevated line with 3 stations.
M-GTC JV are responsible for design, manufacture, construction, installation and commissioning of Electrification works, comprising Power Supply, Overhead Catenary System, Electrical and Mechanical Services.
05.01.2009
CCT is appointed Safety Assessor - Software for Hong Kong Light Rail, new rolling stock, under an agreement with Atkins China, who are the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) appointed by MTR Corporation.
12.09.2008
CCT prepared and delivered a training course on Software Assurance (based on CENELEC / IEC and ISO standards) to Atkins personnel from their Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong offices.
08.08.2008
CCT InfoTech (NZ) Ltd and Atkins China Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on identified target projects within the Asia Pacific region. In particular, CCT will promote Atkins regional rail systems engineering and assurance capabilities in New Zealand and seek other opportunities for participation by Atkins in New Zealand projects through CCT.
01.07.2008
CCT New Zealand has been commissioned by Lloyd's Register Asia to provide training in Software Assurance to rolling stock systems suppliers in Seoul Korea.
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