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Railway-News Issue 3 2022
Railway-News Issue 3 2022
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M A G A Z I N E
Inside:
Decarbonising Rolling Stock at
InnoTrans . . . p.6
ANDREW LUSH
the Editor
Director
[email protected]
JOSEPHINE CORDERO
SAPIÉN
Editor-in-chief
greening transport, addressing ‘The Future [email protected]
of Mobility in Times of Climate Change’.
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Magnetic crack
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A directory of railway suppliers for track & infrastructure,
rolling stock & works vehicles, services and data &
monitoring. Read about all the latest innovations and product
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Decarbonising Rolling
Stock at InnoTrans
1. 2012: Hybrid Desiro Using a DB 3. 2018: The Cityjet Eco 4. 2022: Stadler’s FLIRT H2 for
Class 642 with an MTU Hybrid Manufactured by Siemens SBCTA in California
Powerpack Mobility for Austrian Federal
Railways This train is Stadler’s first contract
Hybrid vehicle technology was for a hydrogen train and will also
novel in 2012. It allowed trains ÖBB’s Cityjet eco trains are Desiro be the first hydrogen-powered
previously powered solely by diesel ML trains. They are electro-battery passenger train to run in the
to run on battery power some hybrid trains, which ÖBB started United States. It is due to enter into
of the time, for example when testing in the Vienna area in January passenger service on the Redlands
at stations, thereby avoiding air 2020. Battery-powered trains have Passenger Rail Project (Arrow) in
pollution. The DHMU also conserved a much smaller range than their 2024. The two-car multiple unit
energy by feeding braking energy hydrogen counterparts but on comes with a central power pack
into the batteries located on the lines where the stretches of non- area that will house the fuel cells
train roof. This regenerative braking electrified track are relatively short, and hydrogen tanks. The H2 will
is now commonplace as is hybrid they have the advantage that they have a seated capacity of 108 and
traction, which helps overcome the do not require additional refuelling travel at 79 miles per hour.
range limitations of battery trains infrastructure in the way that
while offering a reduction in energy hydrogen trains do. In December
consumption of around 25%. 2021 Stadler entered the Guinness
Book of Records for its FLIRT Akku,
2. 2016: Alstom’s Coradia iLint which achieved a range of 224km in
wintry conditions.
This hydrogen fuel cell-powered
multiple unit was a world first
and is now carrying passengers in
Germany. There was much debate at
the time whether battery trains or
hydrogen trains would lead the way
in alternative traction technologies
for non-electrified lines. Now all the
major rolling stock manufacturers
are adding hydrogen trains to their
portfolio, such as Stadler’s FLIRT
H2 (see below), Siemens Mobility’s
Mireo Plus H, which it has developed
in collaboration with Deutsche Bahn
AG, and Talgo’s Vittal-One, which it
says will be ready in 2023.
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Cityjet Eco Hybrid Desiro ©
Berlin Messe GmbH
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It’s Back!
InnoTrans 2022
After a long four-year wait, the biggest rail show
on Earth is finally back!
Taking place at Berlin’s trade fair Welcome speeches will come from Henri Poupart-Lafarge, President
grounds, Messe Berlin, from 20 to Germany’s Transport Minister of Alstom Transport, Michael Peter,
23 September, visitors will once Volker Wissing, the European CEO of Siemens Mobility, and Peter
again be able to enjoy exploring Commissioner for Transport, Adina Spuhler, CEO of Stadler Rail.
everything the transport sector has Valean, and the CEO of Berlin Messe,
to offer in one place. Martin Ecknig.
InnoTrans Convention
The Opening Ceremony The panel discussion topic at the
ceremony will be “The Future
The InnoTrans Convention will
once again feature high-profile
of Mobility in Times of Climate panel discussions and expert talks,
The official opening of InnoTrans Change”, with participants Richard covering a broad range of topics
will take place at 10am on Tuesday, Lutz, CEO of Deutsche Bahn, Michal focused on current and future
20 September. Krapinec, CEO of České dráhy, transport topics.
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For instance, the German Railway
Industry Association (VDB) asks
what the future of mobility will
look like in a discussion entitled
“Rethink Mobility – Innovation
Paths to a New Era of Intelligent
Climate Solutions”.
Speakers’ Corner
At Speakers’ Corner, exhibitors
can present themselves and
their products to the visiting
international trade audience.
Exhibitors who are booked in for
this have a one-hour slot. This year,
there will be five Speakers’ Corner
lecture theatres and interested
parties can also view the talks via
© Berlin Messe GmbH
live-stream.
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Some of the companies who
will be participating in Speakers’
Corner are PaxLife Innovations
(“Leveraging 5G and CDN
Technology for Media Streaming
Delivery in the Rail Environment”),
Televic GSP (“Modern Code
Review: Methods, Metrics and Best
Practice”), Bosch (“On Track to
Automation with Bosch: Advances
of Driver Assistance Systems for
Light Rail”; “Perception: The Six
Senses of the Train”), 3M (“Helping
to Shape the Future of Sustainable
Rail Car Design”) and Frequentis
© Berlin Messe GmbH (“Happy Hour”).
Mobility+
Outdoor Display
© Berlin Messe GmbH
The outdoor display has 3,500
metres of track on which rolling
stock manufacturers and suppliers
can display their latest innovations.
There are more than 100 vehicles
booked in to be presented in 2022,
not mentioning the buses that will
be featured at the separate bus
display.
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© Berlin Messe GmbH
Records title for longest journey a number of different themes 3,000 exhibitors from more than 60
in battery operation (224km), its and concepts, such as e-scooter countries. It would be impossible to
hybrid EURO9000 locomotive and holders, tying rail in nicely with the list them all here, but you can see a
its next-generation TINA tram. Mobility+ platform. selected list on p.299.
Siemens Mobility will present
its Desiro HC, its hydrogen train
Mireo Plus H, Avenio streetcars for
Exhibitors
Nuremberg’s tram network, the
Metro X-Wagen for Vienna and its All these features and we’ve not
latest Vectron locomotive. even mentioned the exhibition itself
yet! In 2018, a total of 153,421 trade
Deutsche Bahn’s Ideenzug City (the visitors came to the event.
ideas train made its first appearance
at InnoTrans in 2018) will present The show attracted in excess of
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The Asia Pacific Rail Market:
Current Dynamics and Investment
Trends
By Dr Harm Hauke Ross, Singapore
Director Aviation, Mobility & Transport – KfW IPEX-Bank
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• The New Zealand Rail Plan, and freight transport. At the same recovered inter alia driven by the
which outlines the long-term time, investing in existing rail increase in e-commerce. At the
vision and priorities for the systems exemplarily by replacing same time, securing an adequate
country’s rail network older and less efficient rolling stock funding structure is key for project
• South Korea’s Fourth National with modern and environmentally implementation and the careful
Railway Plan, which aims at friendly technology is also of high selection of financing options
around 100bn USD of rail importance to utilise available becomes increasingly important. In
investments resources and to optimise the addition to public funding, investors
• The continuing implementation decarbonisation impact. and financial institutions will play
of Thailand’s Transport a central role, including KfW IPEX-
Infrastructure Development Increasing Importance Bank with a great deal of expertise
Strategy (2015–2022), which in financing passenger and freight
contains different plans to of Funding Structures transport projects worldwide.
guide the development of The bank has been continually
e.g. intercity rail network Increasing the share of rail within expanding its financing in the
developments and the Asia Pacific transport sector railway sector for years.
improvement of urban public is a capital-intense endeavour
transport networks and requires substantial Vist our website.
investments. This comes at a Follow us on LinkedIn.
Investments in New and time when government budgets
are constrained by the Covid-19
Existing Rail Systems pandemic and various public Dr Harm Hauke Ross
sectors compete for budget funding
The implementation of national priority. Globally, the pandemic has Director Aviation, Mobility &
transport strategies across the increased volatility in the markets Transport – Asia Pacific at
Asia Pacific region requires on the and impaired growth with Asia KfW IPEX-Bank
one hand investments in new rail Pacific being no different. This
infrastructure projects in order to resulted in decreased economic [email protected]
expand the respective country’s activity and less cargo traffic on
railway network and to increase the freight side. Rail commute
connectivity. On the other hand, decreased while volatility in
investments are needed to support commuter numbers increased. The
the incremental renewal of existing good news is that the rail sector
systems. has shown itself to be relatively
stable with comparably strong
New projects aim to foster the crisis management. In this context,
modal shift from road to rail but the current crisis has especially
also the decarbonisation of the emphasised the stability of freight
railway operation itself. In several transport by rail as demand quickly
countries of the region the rail
electrification rate is still relatively
low. Accordingly, new railway
projects provide an opportunity for
implementation to benefit from
electrification’s substantial emission
reduction potential, especially in
the area of long-distance passenger
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Polarteknik Oy p.26
Lantal Textiles p.29
Baultar p.32
Seisenbacher GmbH p.35
Artex p.38
Perrone Performance Leathers & Textiles p.41
TSL-ESCHA GmbH p.44
Camira Fabrics p.47
Treadmaster Flooring p.50
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Traction & Power Supplies
Cummins p.86
GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH p.89
IGW p.92
Texelis p.95
Wikov p.98
Stäubli p.101
Premium PSU p.104
AKASOL by BorgWarner p.107
Hedemora Turbo & Diesel p.113
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KONČAR
A Reliable Partner in Sustainable Rail Solutions
K ONČAR is a renowned company in power engineering and the rail solutions industry and
operates in the fields of power generation, transmission and distribution, rail vehicles
and infrastructure, digital solutions and platforms, with a focus on proprietary development
and innovation, as well as laboratory testing and certification.
In 2021, KONČAR celebrated a Following a successful longstanding floor electric motor and diesel-
century of excellence and a century co-operation with the domestic electric trains was the key capability
of operations across 130 markets transit company Zagreb Electric recognised by the customer.
worldwide. Tram, KONČAR has won an export
agreement with the city of Liepaja The co-operation with the Latvian
Widely recognised in the power in Latvia, delivering trams for public customer commenced in November
engineering sector, the name urban passenger transport to the 2018, when an agreement was
KONČAR is also a global synonym Baltic coastal city. KONČAR’s wealth signed for the delivery of six low-
for tradition, trust, expertise, of experience in the development floor trams, while the second
innovation and cutting-edge of technical solutions for 100 agreement, for another batch of
technology rail solutions. percent low-floor trams and low- six trams, was signed in August
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2020. It is significant to point out Croatia have participated in the Commission’s strategy A Clean
that 85% of the purchase value of realisation of this project. The Planet for all: A European strategic
Complete Vehicles
the vehicles was co-funded by the contract for the Latvian market is long-term vision for a prosperous,
EU as part of the Comprehensive a recognition of KONČAR’s export modern, competitive and climate
Reconstruction of Tram Route and orientation, and an affirmation of neutral economy is to outline
Adjacent Territory programme. the competitiveness and quality scenarios for achieving climate
Liepājas Tramvajs subsequently in the demanding EU market. To neutral economy across the EU by
provided funds for two additional date, KONČAR has delivered a 2050. In terms of transport, the
trams, and once again entrusted total of 12 trams to the Latvian strategy emphasises the need for
KONČAR with the construction and customer, while the thirteenth a systematic approach, highlights
delivery of the units. vehicle will make a short layover the importance of transition to
in Berlin and be exhibited at the low-carbon emission and zero-
The trams boast a variety of largest transport fair InnoTrans, in emission vehicles, draws attention
KONČAR’s proprietary solutions the period 20–23 September 2022, to the central role of electrification
for key sub-systems, such as the before making its way to Latvia. and renewable energy sources, and
main electric drive, auxiliary advocates improving operational
power supply systems, control and More extensive electrification efficiency.
communication systems, steel of public transport is necessary
structures for driving wheel sets, in order to reduce excessive India, South Korea and China are at
bogies and the like. They are based greenhouse gas emissions because the forefront of the electrification
on modern technical solutions and it creates significant benefits in of public transport, followed
design; they are air-conditioned, reducing harmful levels of air closely by the USA, while Europe
equipped with video surveillance pollution and noise. The economic still lags behind. Having a reliable
and a passenger announcement advantages are also realised in local manufacturer has become
system. The vehicles are also terms of lower costs. Reduction of an imperative today, and KONČAR
equipped with a controlled hydro- harmful environmental impacts of has again affirmed its status of the
pneumatic suspension system, urban transport is an important home of the European rail solutions.
which enables the floor height to EU objective. The main targets of
be adjusted to the track conditions. action include pivoting to the most Watch our video!
This is a fully low-floor vehicle, efficient types of transport which
without steps and with a flat floor generate the lowest pollution levels,
along the entire length of the using more sustainable transport
passenger compartment, which is technology, fuel and infrastructure, For more information please
particularly important for public and ensuring transport prices contact [email protected]
transport users with mobility that fully reflect the harmful
difficulties and parents with environmental and health impacts.
strollers.
EU strategic documents focus on
Besides KONČAR Group members, the decarbonisation of transport.
dozens of companies from The objective of the 2018 European
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Complete Vehicles
Solutions for Modern and Sustainable Mobility
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The Polarteknik product range • manual doors technical support throughout the
includes: lifetime of the fleet.
All our products are tailored to
• complete fire barrier walls customers’ specific needs. The Polarteknik, a company well
• automatic single or double-leaf service portfolio includes design, known for its expertise in interior
sliding doors installation and commissioning door systems in intercity and
• automatic telescopic doors and support, maintenance, high-speed and very high-speed
curved doors modernisation, spare parts and classes of railway of rolling stock, is
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strengthening its position in metros
to increase driver comfort and
safety.
Train Interiors
“We are happy to tie up at all tier
levels to make sure the latest
technology from new trains e.g.
predictive maintenance, cyber
security and TSI-PRM are available
also for refurbishments, overhauls
and fleet upgrades.”
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Metro aluminium
E20 Fire partition
wall with
automatic door,
chrome finish
VHST Honeycomb
partition walls with
automatic door
<130 kg
HST Aluminium
partition walls
with automatic
and manual
doors
EMU HS Aluminium
and glass partition wall
with automatic door, 4
country homologations
www.lantal.com [email protected]
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of its own weight without creating natural fibres are renewable and
a wet feeling. The polyamide, on not made of fossil fuels. This leads
the other hand, dissipates moisture to a much lower carbon footprint
Train Interiors
rapidly, enhancing the seating while also eliminating the issue of
comfort for passengers’ well-being. microplastics.
Sustainability
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Baultar’s flooring division offers flooring systems. It integrates maintenance requirements and
an advanced flooring system many different options that can life-cycle costs, and to simplify
called Abrastop™. The Abrastop™ be tailor-made according to the product procurement and vehicle
family of composite products, technical and design needs of manufacturing by offering an
specifically designed for the clients. These flooring solutions all-in-one solution that integrates
transportation industry, ranges have two main objectives: to offer functions seamlessly, maximising
from floor coverings to complete superb durability that reduces the value for the client.
Customisable Colours
Flooring Options
Heating
Logos
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Photoluminescent Bands
Train Interiors
Photoluminescent bands guide and demarcate specific areas with
integrated passive high-performance photoluminescent lighting
(HPPL) – staircases, walkways, doors or specific areas with a
particular function (such as an area for storing bikes) are just some
examples.
Cove Mouldings
A proper finishing touch and a streamlined look. Can be used for anything
from meeting functional needs (such as covering joints, transitioning
between flooring and walls, and facilitating cleaning) to serving more
decorative purposes, such as fitting different styles.
3D bands and surfaces alert, guide and demarcate. Raised profiles of many
different kinds help alert passengers to upcoming hazards, provide them
with guidance for safe passage or exit, and / or delimit a specific area of a
vehicle.
Inserts
Adding even more durability and adaptability for specific uses. Trap doors,
supports, reinforcements and mechanical fastening inserts, are just a few
of the possibilities for fulfilling specific needs with metal pieces.
AddGRIP Surfaces
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ADVANCED FLOORING SYSTEM
All-in-one
Customisable
High-performance
Seisenbacher
The Story We Tell
United on a Journey of Innovation
S eisenbacher’s Managing Director Georg Malleier talks about the future of mobility
interiors, ‘dumb’ and ‘smart’ equipment, and business transformation.
Question: Inventing Mobility the evolution of operators’ and Q: How do you balance the needs
Interiors is Seisenbacher’s vison. passengers’ requirements and of these three groups: operators,
What does that mean? translating these into a product manufacturers and passengers?
and solution portfolio that meets
Georg Malleier: Inventing Mobility the needs. We try to identify GM: By putting the focus on those
Interiors means not always just these needs of today and those of whose needs are the hardest to
trying to offer the cheapest price tomorrow early on and develop predict: the passengers. Essentially,
for a product that is currently suitable solutions – so that they are the key is to understand how to
in demand but recognising ready and available when the need make travel time a time well spent,
developments in society and arises. so that the user does not perceive
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the journey as an interruption. A and adaptability. To ensure that We want to position ourselves even
current example: I come to the train we succeed in this, we also work more as an innovation partner for
station to sit at the tracks, my together with a renowned design the mobility industry.
life is on pause while I sit in a tube studio.
that brings me where I want to
go, and then my life can continue Q: Seisenbacher evolved from
Moving Mobility
again. For us to not perceive the a production partner to an Interiors into the Future
journey as an interruption, the goal innovation partner for the
is to make travel time a productive industry and has reoriented itself C.A.T.S. (Crash Absorbing Table
and meaningfully invested time in as a company. System)
people’s lives. Regardless of what We are in the mission of enhancing
other needs one might have. A GM: In the past, as a classic medium- passenger’s safety.
business passenger will expect sized company, we mainly produced
something different from a family according to demand. The shift to The Seisenbacher R&D team
travelling on vacation. observing needs, innovations and developed a new crash-absorbing
their implementation in interiors, table system (compliant to APTA
Q: To realise its ideas, is of course, a paradigm shift. standard PR-CS-S-018-13), which
Seisenbacher puts modularity at We redefined our company, from features a cantilever construction.
the centre of its developments. the inside out. We are changing A patented crash absorbing
Why is that? many things: structures, access element developed for this specific
to information and, above all, our application is integrated under the
GM: We want to use the advantages approach and way of thinking. tabletop in an aluminium frame to
of modular design in order to use diffuse the impact energy through
standardised components on the Q: This approach is not only friction and shock absorption. The
one hand. This brings advantages in beneficial in the rail industry? lightweight tabletop is not part of
production, lower costs, consistent the crash system, can be adapted
quality, but also, for example, better GM: Exactly right. That is why we to customer preferences and allows
availability of spare parts. On the want to move in the direction of integration of various passenger
other hand, modularity naturally bringing our mobility interiors to aimed features (e.g. passenger
allows a high degree of individuality the air and sea industries as well. information displays, wireless
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charging devices). Comprehensive at an in-house workshop. Together
Have we caught your interest?
Then let us know how we can assist
simulations and lab tests prove with our industrial designer, we
you.
that the effectiveness of our CATS converted the solution idea into
is independent of the direction of a concept and decided to exhibit
travel or seat orientation, this concept as a prototype at
and that the risk of injury is this year’s InnoTrans. For the
significantly lower in all possible actual development project, we
seating configurations. At the expect feedback to this displayed
same time, the modular system prototype from the trade audience.
offers a great deal of freedom for
customisation of the seating area, Ceiling Systems
Business as usual. Georg Malleier
enabling increased consideration
of passenger needs and customer
Managing Director
requests. The development is fully The centrepiece of every single
+43 50 119 – 168
finished, and serial table systems train, in local and long-distance
are shipped to customers. traffic, is the core competence of [email protected]
Seisenbacher. The various designs
VÄSTA - Bike Storage of our ceiling systems are well
From pain over solution to product known far beyond the borders of
concept. Austria.
During the pandemic one of our Our ceiling systems are of high
system engineers dealt intensively quality and include all components
with the topic of bicycles and requested by our customers. In
travelling by bike. During this order to supply our customers with
Christian Forstner
exploration he discovered that a plug-and-play solution, our ceiling
there is no satisfactory solution for systems in the majority of cases
Head of Sales
taking bicycles on rail vehicles. get equipped with LED lighting, air
+43 50 119 – 181
ducts and sometimes even cables
His solution was discussed in detail and cable trays. [email protected]
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A rtex is a Swedish textile company in the industrial sewing and upholstery industry.
Focusing on the interior of trains, the company is committed to finding solutions
contributing to a circular economy.
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Train Interiors
of service. A new seat generates Björn Samenius, CEO and Owner at the 75 tons of waste and let others
about 205kg of CO2e compared to Artex. create valuable products,” says
a refurbished seat that generates Björn.
about 31kg of CO2e. The savings
multiply by the number of seats
Recirculation Creates The waste material is tested for
on each train, which is usually Value from Waste chemicals, processed into grains
around 10,000 but sometimes up and, in some cases, pressed into
to 100,000. In addition to climate To further reduce CO2e, Artex blocks in preparation for other
benefits, refurbishment is around enables the reuse of old foam and industries that further refine the
half the price compared to buying fabric for new purposes in other recycled material for their products.
new seats. industries. There is approx. 5kg
of waste foam and fabric from “This process reduces the footprint
“Refurbishment at Artex implies each refurbished train seat. Artex of a refurbished train seat to
that the supporting structures refurbishes more than 15,000 seats, around 10kg of CO2e, to be set
in steel, aluminium or plastic adding up to more than 75 tonnes against the 205kg of CO2e of a new
are re-used, providing great of waste material annually. seat. The savings in a train with
energy savings. The seats are re- 20,000 seats will be about 4,000
upholstered to the latest standards “Through the help of external tonnes of CO2e, which corresponds
with great freedom of choice experts, we have been able to to about 1,000 petrol cars that are
regarding customisation,” says develop a method to recirculate driven for a year,” Björn concludes.
Customer products
Meet Artex at
InnoTrans, Berlin,
20–23 September
2022
You’ll find Artex in Hall 11.2, in the
Swedish Stand 260. Set up an
appointment in advance through
Processed waste material
[email protected]
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Midlife upgrade?
Artex designs, redesigns, refurbishes, and upgrades seats and other interior components for trains, aviation,
trucks, and public interiors. We are proud to provide better passenger experiences to many leading transport
operators worldwide. Our facilities are in Sweden and Latvia, with around 350 people employed.
inspired
rail interiors
For over one hundred years, Perrone has
been the baseline for creating inspirational
interiors with our range of highest
quality leathers and textiles.
Perrone is performance
perronerail.com
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P errone Performance
Leathers and Textiles is a
leader worldwide specialising
industry. The rail market is similar
to the aviation market in terms of
performance, design, sustainability
impact” says Bill Perrone, President.
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by Perrone for the rail industry. by Perrone is Monulite™, which as some airlines are cutting
The product features the look and is a state-of-the-art, non-woven- back on conveniences and flight
feel of genuine leather – but at a backed polyurethane coated routes. Corporate travellers turn
fraction of the weight. Ecolite™ material. Monulite™ was specifically to rail as an alternate method of
Train Interiors
weighs only 330g/sm, featuring developed for headliner and side transportation, citing important
a weight savings of 30–60% wall surface applications, meeting elements such as eco-friendliness,
compared to traditional leather. And all certification requirements. convenience and legroom as
versus fabric options, the closed cell Monulite™ can be produced in any added perks. “Today’s high-
surface coating of Ecolite™ makes custom colour, a wide variety of speed trains offer a full range of
it inherently stain and graffiti- custom finishes, or with decorative conveniences like a commercial
resistant, as well as antimicrobial gaufrage embossing. Monulite™ aircraft, and therefore must also
– an important consideration co-ordinates well with other match expectations for luxurious
in today’s pandemic-oriented materials due to its leather-like and comfortable seating. Today’s
environment. Ecolite™ is easy to appearance. This significant and travellers assume a certain degree
maintain with periodic soap and innovative Perrone textile offers of luxury when travelling for
water cleaning, which eliminates travellers superior noise abatement business or vacation purposes. Our
the need for environmentally characteristics and further tempts seating and upholstery options
damaging dry-cleaning and rail interiors, and designers, via the are designed to directly address
treatment chemicals. Rail seats complete range of customisation that expectation,” says Perrone.
that are dressed in Ecolite™ can choices, including custom printing “We are enthusiastic to offer these
be cleaned without any need for options. technological innovations to the rail
removal, which also eliminates the industry.”
need to send dress covers externally Perrone’s innovative rail textile
to a cleaning facility. This further products meet, and often exceed Find us at InnoTrans 2022: Hall 1.1,
reduces costs and carbon emissions the highest standards for required Stand 800
impact. performance and durability
specifications including BS EN
Traditionally, fabric has been 45545-2:2013+A1:2015: Annex C –
the preferred choice for rolling R21 – HL1, HL2, & HL3, Boeing Test Michael Catena
stock upholstery. It is stylish, Method BSS 7239 Rev-A, and NFPA
customisable, soft, and comfortable. 130 Standards for Seat Upholstery. Executive Vice President – Global
“Up until now, customisation “We are very excited,” explains Rail Sales.
options for leather and synthetics Perrone. “Our new portfolio of
have been somewhat limited. options elevates our product 518-853-4300 ext. 108
Embossing, debossing and stitching offerings to a completely new
are all great options for altering level not available elsewhere. [email protected]
leather, but fabric has been the Our customers are sending us
preferred choice where pattern fabric swatches and asking us to Marc Cognetti
and colour are concerned. Our new match their existing patterns.
printing capabilities are closing It is incredible to see the huge VP of Marketing
this gap, giving the rail market a development of this truly unique
completely unique design option for innovation.” 518-853-4300 ext. 315
their seating,” explains Cognetti.
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The CK push button has been used successfully for years in many vehicles worldwide (above). The new CK
touchless version (right) for hygienic, touchless use will be presented at InnoTrans.
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on the railway market with a
two-in-one solution. On the one
hand, the door can be opened
Train Interiors
contactlessly via the sensor. On
the other hand, the passenger still
has the possibility to perform the
door opening process via the tactile
touch surface.
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Hall 27, Booth 480
Camira
Fabric Manufacturer Camira Launches
Revolutionary Digital Print Technology
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create something entirely new – for digital print and is woven from
working with Camira’s in-house naturally sustainable wool to deliver
design studio to develop a totally saturated colour and comfort.
Train Interiors
bespoke creation. Meeting the industry’s key
technical performance standards,
Ciara Crossan, Transport Creative Camira Print textiles achieve the
Manager at Camira, explains, “There flammability regulation EN 45545.
is truly no limit to what is possible Indicating high durability, the newly
with Camira Print – customers launched textile capability also has
can create immersive advertising an abrasion performance of over
campaigns, recreate photographs, 100,000 rubs.
go as big as they like in terms of
scale, as bold as they like in terms of Peter Daly, Director of Transport
colour – this technology really at Camira, comments on the
launch, “We’re incredibly excited
to introduce Camira Print to the
rail market; not only is it a first for
Camira, but also for the industry.
Providing an unmatched level of
design, colour and manufacturing
freedom, customers can create truly
unforgettable fabrics which it has
just not been possible to create –
until now.
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Treadmaster Flooring
World Class Heritage
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flooring and associated products
are designed to excel in high-traffic
Train Interiors
public transportation systems in
all climates and environments.
Extensively used on rolling stock
where easy to clean, hard wearing
flooring is required, especially on
metro and overnight trains where
the highest regard is given to fire
safety. Boasting unrivalled wear
resistance, the flooring is repairable
and can be renovated even after
decades of use due to the full body
homogenous construction.
Lifecyle Costs and providing revenue to the local composite board, honeycombed
Sustainability economy. Tiflex is able to provide aluminium, aluminium cork
instruction and training to support sandwich and even wood. We hope
As well as being incredibly robust, these initiatives. to develop this concept further in
the finish is consistent throughout order to provide a flooring system
the body of the flooring, this means Equally, Tiflex can offer a complete that is easy to install, easy to repair
that properly maintained it can last service, supplying fully tailored and can potentially last the full life
for decades keeping its original parts, manufactured to the exact of the train. Savings to the LCCs as
appearance, potentially even for specification of the technical design well as sustainability gains are just
the design life of most vehicles, saving time and money with regard some of the benefits.
dramatically reducing lifecycle costs to installation of the flooring. On a
and the impact on the environment. recent project our service at a cost More than just a flooring supplier,
So, it’s possible that the same of £90,000 was calculated to save Tiflex can work with designers and
flooring manufactured specifically nearly four times that in time and engineers to develop a bespoke
for a particular train can perform resources. product for each specific train. We
adequately for the whole life of that can help with initial installation
train with no need to remove, make Tiflex can produce moulded coving to ensure a perfect fit and offer
good or replace with new flooring. parts to match the floors and help and advice with long term
This forms part of Tiflex’s strategy provide protection against water maintenance to keep the floor
to find ways to repair, reuse and ingress as well as pictograms, performing at its best.
repurpose its products to reduce passive lighting and routered
their impact on the environment. finishes for vestibules. With a Come and visit us at InnoTrans
strikingly low MOQ Tiflex can make Stand 820 Hall 3.1 or contact our
Tailormade a completely bespoke colourway for
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Henkel
The Sustainable High-Speed Future of Rail
Travel
R ail transportation has
experienced something
of a chequered history since
HSR is set to play a key role
in delivering the sustainable,
integrated transportation systems
sustainable rail transportation,
in the same way as it is doing in
other sectors
required to meet global climate
famously opening up the goals, while helping to satisfy the
American West in the late ever-growing worldwide demand
HSR’s Role in a
1800s. for mobility. Sustainable Transport
While some economies have This article considers:
Future
embraced rail travel as a central
part of their passenger transport • why HSR is key to sustainable HSR’s potential contribution to
infrastructure, others have placed transportation and how this achieving net zero is clear – it is
greater emphasis on road and air, or affects the wider rail sector simply much less polluting than
focused rail investment mainly on • the challenges for HSR and air travel. One recent article
transporting freight. how they mirror some of the comparing HSR with domestic
challenges facing sustainable air air travel in China states that, on
The global ambition towards net transport – weight, propulsion, average, aircraft carbon emissions
zero carbon across many regions materials, manufacturing and per passenger kilometre are seven
and industries is driving a renewed maintenance times those of HSR.
focus on rail transportation, and • the importance of innovation in
in particular high-speed rail (HSR), meeting these challenges It is hardly surprising that
with 11,693km of high-speed lines • how Henkel’s position as a countries with well-developed
under construction, representing a global leader in materials HSR infrastructure, like China
25% growth in HSR networks over and adhesives technologies and France, are actively pursuing
the next 4–5 years. is enabling innovation in transport policies to move
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passengers off domestic flights and credentials – where electrified rail and road transportation.
on to high-speed rail links. infrastructure exists, the challenge
of finding a sustainable power Some challenges that HSR shares
While others, such as the US, source is already resolved. with the aerospace and automotive
may be slower to join the party, sectors:
moves such as the US government Conventional rail covers the mid-
restoration of almost $1bn in range and suburban journeys that • reducing weight to deliver
funding for a high-speed rail sit between HSR and metro. While maximum efficiency
service in California demonstrate its role in a sustainable transport • increasing power plant energy
there is still strong interest. infrastructure may be less clear-cut, density and end-to-end
it would be surprising if it did not sustainability, from raw material
also benefit from the advantages of extraction to disposal or
What Does This Mean electrification and of innovation in recycling; electrification of rail
for the Future of Rail those markets. lines can only ever be a partial
Travel in General? answer – HSR needs sustainable,
self-powered locomotives for
Sustainability where electrification is not an
A 2019 International Energy Challenges for HSR option
Authority report cites HSR and • minimising the environmental
metro rail – high-frequency, HSR undoubtedly has sustainability footprint of materials,
high-capacity urban services – as advantages over air or road manufacturing and
the types of rail transportation transport, but it also faces some maintenance
receiving most investment. The challenges. Some of these are
report highlights electrification specific to the HSR sector, while HSR needs to address these
as one of rail’s key sustainability others are shared with aerospace challenges to ensure a viable
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Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier neutral, integrated transport
has demonstrated one major strategy. This movement is likely to
player’s commitment to embed continue, with growing investment
innovation in sustainability through and focus on HSR as a viable
its strategies and partnerships. alternative to domestic air travel, as
long as it is sustained by the same
Decarbonising rail at speed is innovation and collaboration that is
a major technological goal for driving the move to carbon neutral
companies throughout the rail value in other transportation sectors.
chain, with innovation in propulsion
through fuel cell and pure hydrogen What Next?
solutions.
Henkel is playing a leading role in
The drive to sustainable rail delivering the future of sustainable
transportation goes beyond transportation manufacturing
propulsion into the materials that through innovation, process
make trains themselves lighter, optimisation, collaboration and a
more sustainable, more comfortable commitment to sustainability.
and attractive to passengers.
To learn more about innovation
and the value of a partner like
How Henkel Adds Value Henkel, or if you have an interest in
driving appropriate collaboration
Materials, coatings and bonding in the sector, feel free to reach out
future at the heart of a sustainable technologies are core to delivering on LinkedIn, or visit us at www.
transportation infrastructure. the sustainable end-to-end value henkel-adhesives.com/aerospace.
chain for rail travel.
The Power of Innovation Henkel’s position as a market leader
Click here to read the original
article.
and Collaboration in this area and our consultative
and collaborative capabilities make
HSR has come a long way, but there us an ideal partner in delivering the
is massive potential still to be innovation required.
realised through greater innovation
and collaboration throughout the Sustainable high-speed rail travel
value chain, and relentless focus on is already established in some
sustainability. countries as part of a wider carbon-
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Jarno Halme, FinnProfiles’s Business Area Manager for the rolling stock industry, is confident in the company’s new strategy. The company is
concentrating on the railway industry with its export efforts.
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Tampere’s trams in Finland include 320 door seals, all made by FinnProfiles. In addition, all doorstep rubbers are made by the company. The
material that has been used in these products is a fire-safe EPDM rubber, approved according to the EN45545-2 standard.
must be able to create added value shortcuts that you shouldn’t take.” the Paris Metro, the MI 09 project
for your customers. For this reason, in France and the high-speed
we focus on exports in the sector Project sizes in the railway industry train in Honam. Even the London
that we know best and where our are also well suited for FinnProfiles. Underground has sealing solutions
company’s strengths truly stand “There’s no project too small or too made by FinnProfiles.
out,” Halme says. big in the railway industry for us
to handle. Our production is well “We have been supplying sealing
He lists material know-how and optimised for all of them. Therefore, solutions to the railway industry
profile design expertise as the we aim to be well-known and maybe for practically the entire existence
company’s competitive advantages. even an obvious choice as a sealing of our company, i.e. for more than
Both of these allow the company partner in the industry,” Halme 30 years. We have accumulated a
to support the customer’s own points out. lot of industry-specific know-how
product development team to find and experience, from which our
the best-possible result.
Our Design Experience customers today benefit in the form
of design and material know-how,”
In addition, FinnProfiles’s versatile and Material Know-How Halme highlights.
post-production services have
contributed to a strong foothold in
Serve Customers
rail projects. FinnProfiles’s style is to be patient
FinnProfiles has a lot of expertise in and seek the best-possible solution
“The railway industry is also very special materials used in the railway for the customer in a collaborative
suitable for us because quality and industry through numerous train, way. And it is a well-known fact
safety are crucial aspects there. metro and tram projects. The that the earlier the sealing partner
The industry really understands the company’s solutions can be found participates in the project, the
importance of seals in an entity and worldwide, e.g. in Mannheim and fewer unwanted compromises the
how things can backfire if you take Bonn in Germany, Milan in Italy, customer needs to face.
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It is good to recognise that working standards for the railway industry: services often complete the
hard to find the right solution at the EN 45545-2, DIN 5510-2, NF F 16-101, customer’s added value experience,
beginning of the project can pay off BS 6853, NFPA 130. as the services transform the
very handsomely in the end since sealing profile into a real product
the customer can utilise the same that is customised to fit the
structure and seal in optional orders The Cherry on Top: A customer’s product perfectly.
if the project expands. Wide Range of Post-
“Our post-production services are
“We can simulate with a computer
Production Services the part of the value chain that
in a very reliable way how the has the most significant impact on
designed profile fits in a structure. According to Halme, the real pride our customers’ experience. We can
After this, we still make 3D-printed of FinnProfiles is its post-production practically make a seal so finished
prototypes for our customers. services. These services include joint that the customer only needs to put
During the process, we consider vulcanisations, various coatings, the seal in place.”
the functionality of the seal from mounting adhesives and tapes,
all possible perspectives. We take cutting and punching services
into account, e.g. the prevailing and laser markings. Furthermore, Jarno Halme
conditions, the stress on the seal, we offer moulded components
the tightness requirement itself, the and frame corners which can be Business Area Manager, Rolling
installability, the interchangeability combined with profiles to a really Stock
of the seal and of course any safety high-quality frame!
issues, i.e. what standards the +358 50 919 3309
materials must meet,” Halme lists. “In some cases, we also combine
[email protected]
different hardnesses in the sealing
In addition, in the case of metros solutions, in which the corner parts
www.finnprofiles.com
and trams, Halme raises the or the mounting grooves are
potential issue of vandalism, made of a harder material than the
which should also be taken into other parts of the sealing. Thus, the
account when designing a seal or parts requiring rigidity are harder,
considering material choices. while the parts requiring elasticity
retain their good flexibility,” Halme
By the way, FinnProfiles’s rubber describes.
and silicone materials meet the
following fire, smoke and gas FinnProfiles’s post-production
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Senoplast
Sheets and Films for Thermoforming and
Lamination
S enoplast is a leading
company in producing
sheets and films for
and films. The field of application
of the produced senosan® products
ranges from the automotive to
successful with an export ratio of
over 90%. The companies employ
530 people in Austria and 810
the sanitary, the furniture and the worldwide. Recently a new extrusion
thermoforming and transport vehicles industry. line was invested in Austria with
lamination. a focus on production of plastic
Every year, around 60,000 tons sheets made of ABS, ABS/PMMA
Senoplast Klepsch & Co. GmbH, of senosan® sheets and films and ABS/PC as well as PS increasing
founded in 1956 and having its are delivered from the main site production capacity by 4,500 tons/
international headquarters in in Piesendorf/Austria and the years.
Piesendorf, Austria, is a worldwide production facilities in Querétaro/
specialist in the production of Mexico and Suzhou/China to around The trademark senosan® does not
coextruded plastic sheets and films 60 countries worldwide. In 2021 the only stand for high-quality plastic
for thermoforming. The family- family-owned company achieved sheets and films but also for an
owned company focuses on the a turnover of around 300 million ecology-minded production. The
coextrusion of multilayer sheets euros and was internationally innovative and high-quality plastic
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sheets and films made of ABS,
ABS/PC, ASA, PMMA, PS and PC
Flame Retardant • Almost double impact strength
compared to the competition
offer a wide range of applications. Thermoformed
Senoplast delivers high-quality Material for Interior • Fulfils smoke density
surfaces according to specific needs and surface flammability
and offers customised solutions for Transportation requirements for American rail
the railway industry. Applications with applications (Docket 90-A and
NFPA 130)
senosan® C60FR-5
Thermoforming: A Very • Material fulfils EN 45545-2, R1-
Economical Way to For the rail sector with its strong HL3 and R6-HL3 requirements
Provide Precise Parts for fire safety regulations Senoplast
developed a material offering new
with regrind – even if material
is painted
the Automotive Industry opportunities for railway interior
designers. The product senosan® • Antibacterial version (ISO
Thermoforming is a process for C60FR-5 is a halogen-free flame 22196)
forming thermoplastics under the retardant PC/ABS sheet with a matt
influence of heat and with the aid surface and meets the European • Matt surface appearance with
of compressed air or a vacuum. regulation EN45545-2, applications light embossing or smooth
The process has increasingly found R1-HL3 and R6-HL3. The main
applications in the industrial sector. advantages of the material are: • Big sizes possible (sheet
formats for example 2.2m x 6m)
As an alternative to injection • High thickness-range from 2–5 – limited only by what can be
moulding, it is characterised by mm transported
favourable mould costs and is
particularly economical for small • Lower density – only 1.3 g/cm3 • Even with included recycled
and medium-sized series. (weight and cost reduction) regrind the material reacts
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Example 1: Roof panels – painted
with more ductility than other developed by Senoplast ensures doing so, the company is taking the
materials that almost all production and mass balance approach, in which
processing waste can be reused renewable raw materials are used
• Halogen-free in the manufacturing process. In as substitutes for fossil-based
addition, the company has invested materials right at the start of the
Sustainable in a new regrind processing production chain. “We have already
plant. This allows plastic recycled obtained the ISCC-Plus certification
Management and materials from the market to be required for this. This is a big step
Recycling processed accordingly and also towards the goal of climate-neutral
used in production. The senocircle production at the Piesendorf
As a family business, Senoplast recycling system has been in use for site,” says Günter Klepsch, CEO of
stands by its responsibility towards more than 20 years. Senoplast Austria.
society, nature, the environment
and the people who work here. In terms of sustainability, Senoplast
Senoplast has chosen the Green is taking the next step to reduce Senoplast Klepsch & Co. GmbH
Spirit as its motif. He stands for its carbon footprint and achieve
the way we think, our idea of what climate neutrality. In addition to Mr Matthias Schmidl,
tomorrow’s world should look like, the already available senosan® Divisional Sales Manager
and how we use the resources given ECO furniture foils, which are
to us. Senoplast sees itself as a largely made from recycled plastics, [email protected]
pioneer of environmentally friendly bioplastics under the senosan®
industrial production methods and ECO-B brand are to expand the +43 6549 7444 10220
has received many awards for this. climate-friendly product range. In
At Senoplast, sustainable
management has a particularly
high priority. The recycling concept
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Roxtec CRF transit for rolling stock
CRF transit.
or the presence of a variety of
dimensions.
Combining Cables and
Conduits
It is a flexible all-in-one solution that
helps manufacturers within rolling
Sealing Modules for Fast It is possible to mix either CM
stock solve several safety and Installation and CM PPS sealing modules or
production challenges within cable CRF and CRF PPS modules in the
and plastic conduit penetrations. The Roxtec CRF and CRF PPS Roxtec CRF transit aluminum frame.
modules have no removable layers Manufacturers can thereby route
Manufacturers can fill the but provide a certain cable size and seal both cables and plastic
lightweight and openable Roxtec tolerance thanks to their unique conduits in the same opening in a
CRF transit frame with any design. The CRF versions are ideal floor or wall.
type of Roxtec’s purpose-made for fast, repetitive installations
sealing modules, depending on in serial production settings with Roxtec proposes the solution in
what capabilities they want. They already known cable and conduit ready-made kits with IP 66, E30 and
always get certified fire protection, sizes. HL3 ratings according to IEC 60529
tightness and vibration resistance, and EN 45545. Learn more.
but additionally they can select the
Fire Protection for
module type to add flexibility to Continued on p.298
varying cable or conduit sizes or to Plastic Conduits
enable high-speed installation.
The PPS versions of the Roxtec
Scan the QR code below
Sealing Modules for CM and Roxtec CRF modules for
plastic conduits contain in their
for contact details
Flexibility turn intumescent material in order
to comply with EN 45545-3. Upon
Roxtec CM and CM PPS modules fire, the plastic conduit melts and
adapt to cables and conduits of leaves a void in the fire wall. The
many sizes thanks to Multidiameter, intumescent material expands, fills
the Roxtec innovation based on and seals the void which prevents
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New Roxtec seal
covers all needs
The new Roxtec CRF transit for rolling stock ensures fire protection, tightness and
vibration resistance. It also enables you to select sealing modules to add more flexibility
or enable high-speed installation.
o IP 66
o E30
o EN 45545
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construction technologies that
work reliably and consistently in the
wproduction environment.
Advanced adhesive bonding
technologies such as 3M™ VHB™
Tapes and the Scotch-Weld™
Structural Adhesives allow
manufacturers to achieve those
aims. Adhesive bonding allows
structural connections to be made
between many different materials.
This is a significant advantage in
designs that include both metal and
composite or polymer components.
Where dissimilar metals are joined,
such as aluminium body panels to
a steel frame, an adhesive or taped
joint provides electrical insulation, and weight reduction benefits stringent fire, smoke and toxicity
reducing the incidence of galvanic available from the use of adhesive (FST) regulations. While these
corrosion. bonding, it is important that the requirements were once seen as a
joint design and choice of adhesive barrier to the adoption of certain
With the correct joint design, are appropriate for the applied materials, 3M has made significant
adhesive bonding ensures loads are loads, operation conditions and progress in the development of
carried by the entire joint, allowing the characteristics of the materials adhesives and tapes with excellent
the use of thinner, lighter materials. involved. The strength of a joint FST performance.
Bonded joints can secure and seal depends on both the quality of
a structure in a single operation adhesion achieved, the cohesive At 3M, we are continuing to develop
and they can also be designed strength of the cured adhesive and a range of innovative products to
to reduce the transmission of a selection of an adhesive with an streamline and ensure the quality
sound and vibration. For carriage appropriate stiffness (modulus of of future rolling stock delivery. 3M’s
interior components, bonding using elasticity). The joint design must industry-leading range of adhesive
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural also consider the most appropriate and tape solutions for interior and
Adhesives and 3M™ VHB™ Tapes mode of failure for the joint. exterior designs is vast, offering
gives designers the opportunity both bonding and fastening
to save weight while also creating In safety-critical applications such solutions.
systems that are robust and easy as rail passenger car interiors,
to look after. Advances in the materials must comply with www.3m.com/3M/en_US/rail-us/
chemistry of adhesives mean that
lightweight, low-surface energy
polymers such as polypropylene
(PP) and thermoplastic polyolefin
(TPO) can now be bonded reliably,
without the need for costly and
time-consuming surface treatments.
Reclosable tapes, such as 3M’s Dual
Lock™ range, allow the installation
of removable panels or upholstery
elements with a clean aesthetic
finish.
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Sustainability matters.
Let’s work together.
Sustainability is critical at all stages of the rolling Contact a 3M
stock life cycle. 3M engineers can help your team expert today
with design, manufacturing, bonding and assembly,
maintenance and product ideas.
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with a significant cost advantage very frequent cleaning. Sheets are epsotech’s thermoplastic material
compared to conventional materials compliant to EN 45545-2 R6 HL3 and solutions help to make your
and processes. compound for injection moulding everyday life even safer!
up to R6 HL2, or to R21 HL3 on
The polypropylene-based material request. Visit epsotech at InnoTrans: Hall 3.1,
solutions are available as extruded Stand 200!
sheets or an injection moulding epsotech also offers a halogen-
compound. These products free polycarbonate-based material
For more infomation contact
are halogen-free and also have solution, with excellent impact
Francois Venisse
exceptionally low heat release, properties, available in a range of
smoke density and toxicity colours and textures. Suitable for
properties. Plus, they offer excellent wall, window frame and ceiling [email protected]
chemical resistance, making them applications, this product has been
the perfect choice in seat and table certified according to EN 45545-2 R1 www.epsotech.com
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Made for safe journeys
Railway
Lightweight, safe and durable: tailor-made polymer sheets for the railway industry.
T he Euroguarco Group
aims to bring together
the products and knowledge
by coming together as a corporate
group we can amalgamate our
experience, skills and greatly
interiors from toilets to doors. We
also bring to the table specialist
engineering capacities,” Senese
enlarge our product portfolio,” says says proudly.
of its member companies to Andrea Senese, Sales Department
provide the rail industry with Manager, Insulating and Interiors Working with a single partner
integrated, customisable Materials, at Euroguarco. on an integrated solution offers
train interiors solutions that many benefits, from reduced
save time, space and money. “It’s about creating synergies,” management, lead and installation
continues Rosario Caltabiano, times through to optimisation of
Eurorail’s International Sales train space.
We’re pleased to announce the Director. “Working together we
creation of the Euroguarco Group, can co-design new concepts and “Euroguarco group brings the most
which brings together the expertise solutions for our customers and value when we come on board right
of three highly renowned Italian grow from a supplier to a solutions at the start of any given project,”
companies with over 50 years of provider. says Paolo Bettarini, Sales Director
experience in the rail industry. at Intersys. “Because we bring
“Instead of separately buying our three companies – plus SBF’s
The newly created corporate ceilings, LED light systems, air ducts engineering knowledge – to the
group consists of Euroguarco S.p.a., etc, our customers can come to the table, we’re able to provide real
Intersys S.r.l. and Eurorail S.r.l., and group, tell us what they need and value by optimising the solution
operates in partnership with S.B.F. we’ll go away and work together at the start. Plus, you only have to
Engineering S.r.l.. to create a single, integrated and raise one PO and Euroguarco Group
customised solution for them.” will take care of engineering the
New Integration entire solution.”
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Electrical cable trays integrated in
the low weight air duct to save space,
weight and man / hours (installation).
The pictured solutions are only an example (concept) of what Euroguarco Group is able to design and produce.
The final product is totally customisable for each project requirement and could be completely different from the one shown in the picture.
product that can be installed in one Euroguarco Group’s workshop in cable trays, modules and/or
sitting. Italy. This is also possible for the fixing points
ceiling panel – in either a sandwich • Freeing up of space within the
“Even as stand-alone organisations or thermoplastic material – and car
we’re leading the way in this area. also any screens and utilities the • A reduction in installation and
Our latest flooring solution takes customer requires. therefore train production
80 percent less time to install than times due to pre-assembly
other solutions,” he points out. Finally, customisable LED lights can • Complete customisation
also be pre-assembled and cabled • Limitation of re-engineering
Pre-Fitted Integrated Air before being pre-fitted into the air
duct.
work as the product is co-
engineered with the customer
Duct Concept Solution from the very start of any given
“This is a completely customisable project
The Euroguarco Group can provide solution that can be tailored to
a wide range of solutions to rail meet the available space and shape
manufacturers, but to give an of customers’ cars, but provides an
Find Out How Your
idea of what is possible – and the outline of what we can offer when Company Could Benefit
our companies – and therefore our
benefits gained – it has created a
‘showcase concept’ of a potential products and knowledge – come
from Euroguarco
customer solution. This is the pre- together as one,” says Bettarini. Group’s Products and
fitted integrated air duct.
The main advantages of the pre-
Experience
Electrical cable trays can be fitted integrated air duct include:
integrated into the low-weight This is just one example of how
air duct, with cables pre-fitted • Multiple weight reductions Euroguarco Group can bring
and utilities pre-connected at thanks to the need for fewer together the products, skills and
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Ceiling panel in sandwich or in
thermoplastic material integrated and
pre-fitted on the duct.
LED lights totally customisable on
customer request, pre-assembled and
pre-cabled.
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Distek
The Better Way to Protect Your Products
against Corrosion
Distek helps manufacturers process and is applied in accordance Higher Corrosion and
make better anti-corrosion with a number of standards
including ASTM A1059 and BS-EN Abrasive Resistance
coatings in-house with an 17668:2016.
innovative technology that Distek’s coating method has also
includes easy-to-operate Minimal surface pre-treatment is been proven to provide better-
thermal diffusion galvanising required before coating as spots quality protection through stronger
corrosion resistance.
(TDG) coating lines and of rust, grease residue and oiling
patented powder and cooling agent on the component’s
surface generally don’t affect the Testing has shown the coating
materials. stands up to the most extreme
coating. All it usually takes is just
conditions, including 3,000 hours of
going through a shot blast machine.
Many manufacturers pay extra salt spray testing, and is 5–10 times
and use external coating providers better than the hot-dip galvanising
instead of doing their coating The process provides a consistent (HDG) method.
in-house, which requires a unique thickness within a range of 20-120μ,
facility, handling polluting waste even on internal surfaces. It also offers high abrasive
and working with large quantities resistance, with micro-hardness
to make it profitable. The vapourised zinc penetrates the of up to 1636HV, preventing nut
surface to become integrated with seizure in stainless steel bolts.
Distek changes all this, as its the substrate material and creates
solution involves no hazardous
materials or polluting waste.
a zinc-iron layer. The passivation Save Money by Bringing
(finishing) and top-coating
Its compact, easy-to-operate processes strengthen the corrosion Coating In-House
automated coating lines pay resistance, creating a hard, non-
off even when it comes to small Manufacturers can bring Distek
magnetic weldable coating that is
quantities. No special facilities are coating lines on to their production
also flexible.
required. floor, which saves both time and
money.
This means that in many cases
Distek’s Anti-Corrosion components can be bent into new “With our solution you can make
Coating shapes without any damage to the anti-corrosion coating an integral
coating, and they’re also compatible part of your production process
Distek’s thermal-diffusion zinc with a wide variety of coverings and in-house – you can make your parts,
coating is achieved through a TDG paints. coat them and then they’re simply
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ready to ship,” says Moshe Shmidov, “Take the famous HDG method. build the equipment using trusted
Global Marketing and Business Besides its complex surface pre- subcontractors and bring our
Development Manager, Distek. treatment process, this is like a big engineers in to install it and train
bath of high temperature zinc that the staff on how to use it. Then,
“This can save a lot of money you have to consistently maintain during the lifetime of the line, we
and hassle as you no longer need at approximately 600 degrees for supply the required materials and
to send your components to an small components. Our process provide technical support,” says
external supplier for coating.” is carried out at much lower Shmidov.
temperatures, meaning you can just
Green Credentials switch the machines on and off as
needed, which provides significant
Providing an attractive cost-benefit
ratio and a superior anti-corrosion
energy savings.” solution, it’s easy to see why Distek
Having been awarded the Pollution has been chosen by dozens of
Prevention Award (MVP2) by the US
Environmental Protection Agency
Distek – Your Anti- clients around the world.
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We help manufacturers make
their anti-corrosion coating
in-house with green, easy-to-
operate TDG coating lines.
Founded in 1993, the Distek company Having operated over 40 coating lines
developed a revolutionary non- worldwide and serving a variety of
polluting technology for anti- industries, Distek has gained
corrosion protection using thermo- extensive expertise in thermo-
diffusion zinc process. Today, Distek is diffusion coatings. Our technology
the market leader and a leading will allow you to make your own
expert in thermo-diffusion zinc coatings instead of paying to external
coatings. suppliers.
www.distekgroup.com
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Access Solutions that Go the Distance
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Serving the Sector for Designed In-House. Tried and Tested
Decades Destined to Travel.
With decades of experience
Industrilas has been developing, Fortunately for us and our under our belt, we know how
designing and manufacturing customers, nothing gets our much customers value our
world-class access solutions for the product engineers and designers unique solutions and our modular
transportation sector for over 40 more fired up than an unusually approach that enables them to
years. All with total control over the tough nut to crack. Whenever a pick and choose from a variety of
entire in-house production chain problem related to trains or heavy alternatives. And when it comes
from design and manufacturing machinery comes our way, our team to ensuring the right quality for
to final surface treatments and will be up to the challenge. transportation applications, we can
assembly. So by the time they leave guarantee:
our house, you can be sure they
are 100% ready for your specific Partners in Perfection • BSR (Buzz, Squeak and Rattle)
application. extermination
The secret to our success is your • Crash tests to ensure nothing
We also deliver to the power participation. We find that the comes loose
generation and distribution more our customers want to be • Vibration- and shock resistant
industries. Our solutions can be involved, the better the end results according to DIN EN 61373
found on outdoor substations, are. That is why, when you come to • Automotive quality in
switchgear cabinets and enclosures us with your idea or problem, we accordance with IATF 16949
for generators, as well as on train guide and engage you throughout
overhead line conductors. The
main objectives for this type of
the entire process from design
to manufacturing. In that way,
Somewhere Near You
application are to ensure safety, together we create solutions that
to guarantee functionality of the are well thought through and Today Industrilas is present in over
unit and to withstand weather deliver the perfect combination of 40 countries around the world
conditions such as rain, snow, heat, function, safety, ease of use and including eight full-service hubs
cold and thunderstorms. flawless look and feel. and three manufacturing facilities,
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allowing us to keep lead times to a
minimum and provide local service
for our customers. To find a local
contact, please visit industrilas.com.
The range of quarter-turns and Industrilas offers a wide variety of in. The handles come in acid-proof
their area of use are endless. hinges for the transportation sector. stainless steel and stainless steel.
They can be designed for simple All are chock and vibration-tested,
applications, in stainless steel with with many versions in stainless
vibration resistance, as water and steel. We also offer a multitude of
dustproof and with a trapezoidal hinges for applications that require
thread. You can design the a lesser amount of strength.
quarter-turns however you like by The Industrilas Vision™ product
combining your choice of housing, family is the leading latching system Visit us at InnoTrans: Hall: 3.1,
nut, insert, washer, screw and cam. for absolute protection against the Stand: 460
elements. Vision swing handles are
Sealing profiles and edge available in turn-to-latch versions [email protected]
protections help you to keep a where the door is locked by turning
cabinet airtight, to reduce wear and the key, or push-to-latch versions +46 (0) 10 130 7500
tear or reduce the risk of cutting where the spring-loaded cam
yourself on sharp edges. latches when the handle is pushed www.industrilas.com
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EU rail vehicle standard EN 45545-2. based on aqueous synthetic resin mineral substances, such as
griwephon AN2-800 and AN2- dispersion is also hydrophobic and aluminium hydroxide, as well as the
900 meet the requirement sets solvent-free. development of a special binder
R1, R2, R3, R6, R7 and R17 in the with high toughness, an application
hazard levels HL1, HL2 and HL3.
Furthermore, all three products
Sound Insulation thickness in double sheet thickness
up to 5mm is possible. The quality
have a very high acoustic through Structure- of the filler and the unusual layer
effectiveness in accordance with
DIN EN ISO 6721-3.
Borne Noise Absorption thickness are jointly responsible
for the high absorption rate.
Another advantage of the mineral
Some people find that the Large-scale sheet metal is often components is their low thermal
monotonous noise produced by used in the manufacture of railway conductivity.
train wheels on the tracks makes carriages. These vibrate when the
them sleepy; others struggle to
cut out external influences of this
train is moving, producing noise.
This structure-borne noise spreads
Easy Processing without
kind in order to sleep or work in almost unhindered and without loss Health Risks
a concentrated manner. Sound in metal vehicle components. These
insulation and the reduction sound waves are then transmitted Thanks to its composition, the
of structure-borne noise in rail to the air so that the sound occurs sound-deadening solution can be
vehicles to give passengers a as an audible noise inside the applied both with airless devices,
relaxing journey is therefore a big car. In order to prevent this noise with a ratio of at least 60:1, and
challenge for engineers. Although generation, which can be irritating, with reciprocating pump devices,
some components can be produced homogeneous layers are placed with atomising air of roughly 12:1,
from alternative materials, it is between the individual elements or screw conveyors with atomising
often not possible to avoid thin- for internal damping. Thanks air with an inlet pressure of 3 to 4
walled sheet metal constructions, to its composition of inorganic bars. Manual application using a
where significant vibration is components in conjunction with spatula or mortar adhesive trowel is
unavoidable. This causes irritating a low proportion of organic also possible. The sound-deadening
background noises. components, the girwecolor sound- solution is characterised by a high
deadening solution achieves a very
level of stability when applied to
AN2-750/EU has been classified as high acoustic damping effect. When
vertical surfaces. In wet application,
a non-combustible product, class the griwephon layer penetrates
a layer thickness of up to 5mm is
A2, in line with DIN EN 13501-1; it the material to which it has been
possible in one go, without the
has also passed the toxicity and applied, the vibrational energy of
smoke gas density test in line with the material is largely eliminated product slipping off or cracks
the DB Systemtechnik specifications because it converts high-frequency forming on the surface.
without a hitch. It therefore meets vibrations into low-frequency ones.
the requirement set R1 for HL1, As a result, rail vehicle bodies emit After the drying process, the layer
HL2 and HL3 for application in less noise to the air in their interior thickness is approximately 4 to
rail vehicles with regard to smoke space. 4.5mm.
development and toxicity. Like the
two variants already on the market, Thanks to the application of a Further information at
the sound deadening solution filler combination made of various www.griwecolor.de.
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griwephon
product series
Innovative noise and fire protection for rail vehicles
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I n n o T r ans 2022
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Visit us a 00, Hall 8.1
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Selite
Low-Frequency EMC Problems? Selite Is a
Problem Solver
If you have a problem with electromagnetic emissions and want to be relieved of the
technological complexity the development of effective EMC shielding requires, SELITE is
a qualified partner capable of analysing, studying, designing, prototyping, producing and
delivering innovative electromagnetic shielding for low-frequency emissions.
In a world that is increasingly continuous and prolonged exposure enabled the company to develop
complex from a regulatory to electromagnetic fields as well. low-frequency EMC shielding
standpoint and more and more technologies and processes that can
‘electric’ in terms of mobility,
electromagnetic shielding is
Over 20 Years’ Expertise respond effectively and promptly to
various customer needs:
essential to ensuring the proper in the Railway Industry
functioning of sophisticated • Ensuring compliance with EMC
transport and signalling systems, The experience gained in a complex compatibility standards
and to protecting passengers from field like the railway sector has • Ensuring the proper operation
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of on-board systems even as low as 0.1mm, is crucial customer needs. SELITE is both an
• Protecting the safety and health for applications that need to experienced and highly qualified
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Cummins
Hydrogen and Batteries – Two
Technologies to Move the Industry
D ecarbonisation presents
the rail industry with
some challenges, but it
all technology solution, several
technologies are moving forward
at pace right now offering the
infrastructure has to be in place.
The need to maintain precise
schedules means that the time
prospect of integrated and hybrid needed to replenish energy has to
starts from a good place. solutions, and paths forward for the be factored in. And there are other
industry. considerations too, such as noise
The industry is recognised as one impact on the environment.
of the most efficient in the global The challenges in rail, particularly
transportation sector. Even so, freight, are specific. When All of this matters as rail explores
adding newer, cleaner technologies locomotives travel long distances, alternative, more sustainable fuel
will require investment, imagination considerable energy has to be sources, and everyone in the rail
and change. And while there’s carried on-board. When that energy space is on the same journey to
unlikely to be a one-size-fits- needs to be replenished, a suitable evaluate their viability. So, let’s
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look at the two main contenders – Coradia iLint powered by Cummins power. Importantly, the technology
hydrogen fuel cells and batteries. fuel cell modules that run on is developing quickly to do this cost-
hydrogen has been in successful effectively at scale.
The Case for Hydrogen day-to-day commercial service
in Europe since 2018, carrying up In many ways, the case for hydrogen
to 300 passengers as much as power in rail is already strong. At
Across the transportation 1000km. Germany, Japan and the point of use, hydrogen fuel cells
space, hydrogen is an emerging United Kingdom have all made produce zero harmful emissions,
technology, yet with a longer hydrogen trains part of their plans just the water yielded by the
history than many realise. The to decarbonise their national rail chemical reaction in the cells.
space programme depended on networks.
hydrogen as rocket fuel, and the Range is not a problem for
first hydrogen-powered road vehicle The fuel cells that power hydrogen technology for most rail
appeared in the mid-1960s. locomotives and trains like applications. Hydrogen fuel cells
the Coradia iLint are based have impressive energy storage
Some urban public transport is on technology that generates density, and their power density and
already hydrogen-powered, and electricity through a chemical efficiency will only improve as the
car makers are dipping their toe in reaction combining hydrogen technology develops making it a
the water, although the refuelling and oxygen. Unlike fossil fuels, good fit in more applications.
infrastructure to support cars is in these resources are abundant and
its infancy. available. The process of releasing Critically for rail, hydrogen
hydrogen from water of course offers refuelling advantages too.
Rail is ahead of this curve. Hydrogen needs energy, but that energy Effectively, vehicles can be refuelled
trains are already in service and can be generated from renewable with hydrogen as quickly and
have been for some years. The sources including wind and solar easily as with diesel and be ready
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to return to service in a matter of power electric motors quietly and batteries are both likely to feature
minutes. release no emissions. If renewably in rail’s powertrain technology mix.
generated electricity is used to
And the electric motors powered by power charging stations, the carbon Each technology will probably slot
hydrogen fuel cells are quiet, a real benefits can be great. into the sector in different places,
plus in built-up rail environments. based on where its combination of
A key to the viability of battery- advantages fits best. And as hybrid
How does hydrogen need to powered trains is the energy solutions, perhaps combined with
develop to be fit for rail? Well, the density of the batteries. Fewer high-efficiency diesel engines in
materials used in the fuel cells are batteries lead to less complex and the shorter term, they can provide
not cheap, so manufacturing scale therefore more robust systems. a bridge to the decarbonised rail
is needed to bring costs down. And industry of the future.
of course, the supply chain too In common with the automotive
must and will develop, as will the world, charging time is a focus Cummins is at the forefront of the
refuelling infrastructure around the too. Batteries can’t currently technology that our decarbonised
rail network globally. match the replenishment time of future depends on. Wherever you
hydrogen or diesel, but here again, are on your journey, we can help
The Case for Batteries the technology is moving swiftly
forward.
you stay ahead of the curve.
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G GT GMEINDER
GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH
from Mosbach, Germany is
how at Gmeinder, passed down
from generation to generation,
is your guarantee of quality and
they have experience in testing
gearboxes for arctic conditions.
The gearbox is equipped with a
reliability. switching mechanism for the three
continuously strengthening positions: travel mode, working
its position in the supply of The company is now releasing mode and position for towing. The
gearboxes for the Yellow a range of upgraded gearboxes switching mechanism is mechanical
on the market. Firstly, there is with a sliding sleeve that catches
Fleet.
the GGT 224S range of shiftable the corresponding claws of a gear
gearboxes for cranes and multi- coupling. The switching mechanism
Gmeinder is a market leader in purpose vehicles. This is a two- can work only when stopping the
gearboxes and drives for special stage helical gearbox with two vehicle. This type of gearbox is not
purpose vehicles, railway cranes, different ratios optimised for cold powered by an electric traction
track inspection vehicles, tampers, environments (-40°C). The gearbox motor, as is common on most rolling
machines for track construction and or the complete drive can be tested stock, but by one or two hydrostatic
renewal, maintenance vehicles, etc. in such temperature conditions at motors on one or both sides of the
Decades of experience and know- Wikov MGI, a sister company, where gearbox.
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Another type is the GGT 263S/630 gearbox series allows the use of complex sensor that is capable
gearbox for maintenance vehicles. several fixed gear ratios without of monitoring the operating
Again, this is a two-stage helical changing the size of the gearbox temperature of oil, relative oil
gearbox, this time with a fixed gear housing. Again, this is a two-stage humidity, oil level, oil conductivity
ratio. The gearbox housing is made helical gearbox for maintenance and ferromagnetic particle
of aluminium alloy for the necessary vehicles. Three different fixed gears contamination. This system brings
weight reduction. The gearbox is and two motor interfaces can be the customer a completely new
optimised for very low working used. This gearbox series has been and measurement-based solution
speeds under full load (< 1km/h). optimised for very low working for preventive maintenance, which
This requires a specially designed speeds under full load (< 1 km/h). It saves valuable resources, minimises
gearbox to ensure a sufficient oil is also important to note that the or even prevents damage incidents
supply to the bearings and gears gearbox is available in two versions, and reduces maintenance costs.
during all load conditions, even on one standard version directly
steep uphill and downhill rides. This mounted on the axle shaft and a
could be achieved without an oil suspended version with a hollow
GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK
pump. shaft in the gearbox and a coupling GmbH
to the axle shaft.
The GGT 275 gearbox range Anton-Gmeinder-Str. 9–19
has undergone another major Finally, it should be noted that the 74821 Mosbach
innovation. This series is again gearboxes could be equipped with Germany¬
designed for maintenance vehicles. a remote condition-monitoring
Compared to the other series, it system that was developed in-house +49 6261 806 121
has been possible to implement at Gmeinder. GGT-GearSaver® is
essential features. The GGT 275 a unique system using only one [email protected]
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If you’re planning to visit InnoTrans As an OEM or railway operator Thanks to its many years of
from 20–23 September, make sure it’s important to look for experience in the field, IGW has
to give IGW a visit at the Berlin perfect partners who can offer got the insight to focus on design
Messe in Hall 20, Booth 460. a comprehensive service that is features with a proven reliability,
Continue reading to see why IGW is customised, complete and above and to avoid those that have caused
a must-visit exhibitor at InnoTrans all, trustworthy. IGW has been problems in the field. By using the
this year! such partner since 1993. It offers a latest engineering software and
range of services for railway drive simulation tools, as well as test
Focused on Railway systems, couplings and complete benches, IGW ensures lifetime
wheelsets. The services IGW offers performance and minimal life-cycle
The rail market is a niche market include repair, maintenance & cost starting from the design phase.
and requires a highly specialised overhauls, spare part supply, re-
approach. With millions of people engineering, assembly and test All IGW couplings are subjected to
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rigorous prototype testing, using
Gearboxes
The right gearbox is essential
to guarantee a fully functional
application. Heat, cold and
challenging landscapes are always
factors to be taken into account.
Therefore, IGW makes sure all
provided products are tested in
the right circumstances for its
customers’ projects.
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Millions of people and companies depend on
trains, trams and metros every single day.
Reliability is crucial. IGW provides customized,
robust and efficient gear systems for this unique
market for more than 25 years. So far, we have
delivered over 100,000 gearboxes and couplings
for the most prestigious rail projects all over the
world.
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Research Institute, the Innovative
Light Train aims to revive ‘regional
services’ and improve mobility
between regions while reducing
transport costs for passengers.
The implementation of
technological innovations will
reduce track wear by limiting the
impact of dynamic forces and
axle loads, while ensuring better
passenger comfort and safety.
Its electric motor and weight will
reduce its carbon footprint.
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technological innovations and Where Can You See the About Texelis
launch a first prototype between
2024 and 2026. Innovative Light Train at
InnoTrans? Texelis has been designing and
Through this project, Texelis and its producing axle systems and power
partners are committed to going Hall 20, Booth 570 transmissions for military vehicles,
beyond current railway concepts by Texelis will be exhibiting several metros, trams, buses, and airport
proposing a train that will achieve models of the train, including people movers for over 40 years.
complete carbon neutrality: a great a ground liaison design and
way to contribute to the railway animations of the Innovative Light Its key expertise consists in the
industry’s efforts to limit negative Train. conversion of any type of power-
effects on the environment and generated engine force into the
climate. Hall 4.2, Booth 130 most efficient vehicle movement.
CAF will also present models of the
With a 90 million EUR budget, the Innovative Light Train and video The company employs over 300
Innovative Light Train project is animations. people and operates from a
partly funded by ADEME, the French 35,000m² manufacturing facility on
Agency for Ecological Transition. Hall 6.1, Booth 108 the outskirts of Limoges, France.
Capgemini will showcase its
SNCF will bring its know-how and expertise to support the rail The company’s turnover was 91
industry expertise together with transformation in a highly million EUR in 2019. Texelis has been
Tier I railway industry names in connected, digitalised and providing its expertise in power
addition to Texelis. CAF will design sustainable world.
transmission and engineering
the entire train body, Wabtec
solutions in several metro projects
will provide the brake, door and Hall 3.2, Booth 400
pneumatic systems as well as the Railenium Institute will organise a such as Montreal, Mexico, Santiago,
energy management, while Alstom speaking corner on the Innovative Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lausanne and
will provide the hydrogen system Light Train on Tuesday 20 Lille, as well as tram systems around
which will add to the batteries. September, 4pm. the world.
Connecting to main transport hubs is key to regional dynamics in Europe: The Innovative Light Train in Bordeaux-St. Jean Train Station
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Wikov
American Trams Get Their Heart from the
Czech Republic
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The new concept was called the PCC
(President’s Conference Committee).
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Drive for Future
Public Mobility
Gearboxes & Drives
www.staubli.com
The MPC allows for speedy handling and contact reliability during maintenance periods, which brings the entire train back into operation
and back on the rails faster
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that are in place on a traction chain. EN 50467. The high-performance
materials used enable compliance
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Power conversion
systems to keep you
on track
- DC/DC Converters
- 1 ph DC/AC Inverters
- 3 ph DC/AC Inverters
- Bidirectional converters
- AC/AC Voltage Frequency Drivers
- Power supply custom design
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and some of the most innovative
custom designs, here are some of
the newest additions to our profile:
The CBS-10K is a single output DC/
DC converter that provides a peak
power of up to 10kW. With a 6kW
power average, this series offers
500VDC output and multiple input-
output voltage combinations, which
makes it the perfect auxiliary DC/
DC converter to feed critical DC link
loads in a compact and light design.
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AKASOL by BorgWarner
Charging Forward to Accelerate the World’s Transition
to E-mobility
T he battery systems of
BorgWarner’s Akasol
brand have been providing
AKASystem AKM POC:
High-End Technology
energy for multiple for Heavy-Duty
electrified commercial Performance
and industrial vehicles for
Hybrid and electric vehicles benefit
numerous years.
from a liquid-cooled and freely
scalable system that not only fulfils
The modular approach does not the highest safety standards, but
only offer remarkable flexibility, also currently belongs to one of the in the EMC chamber, to leakage
scalability and safety, but also very most powerful battery solutions in and corrosion tests, and realistic
high economic efficiency. the world. Robust, maintenance-free functional, performance and
and fast-charging, the AKASystem aging tests: we make sure that
With very high energy densities on AKM is ideal for use in commercial our products meet all necessary
the system level and in our view hybrid and electric vehicles with standards to ensure maximum
the most compact liquid cooling, very high requirements when it safety.
AKASOL battery systems have very comes to life cycle, performance
low space requirements and emit and high system voltage. Last year, we expanded test stands,
only little heat. These are the ideal technologies and the necessary
preconditions for long battery life
with a high power output for safe,
From Cell to System: expertise to simulate a wide variety
of environmental influences in our
reliable and durable operation. Akasol’s Test and facility, where we conduct tests
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In early 2021, 15 years after moving “When I first started this The new facility is more than double
to Duryea, PowerRail was once company 19 years ago, we were the size of the Duryea location,
again feeling the pressure of simply a distributor,” said Foster. which housed the corporate
growing pains, so much so that a “Over the years our business offices and distribution centre. The
relocation became inevitable. With model has changed, and now additional warehouse space and
strong roots in the north-eastern we are much more than that. numerous receiving and shipping
corridor of Pennsylvania, it began Today we are manufacturing docks will assist PowerRail in its
the search for a new home in the and remanufacturing parts and goal of providing on-time delivery
area. components, and we’re distributing to customers around the world.
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Executive Vice-President Mark
Nolan shared, “Within our logo are
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Keeping YOUR Locomotive
Running is OUR Business!
TRUCK PARTS
BULBS AND HOUSINGS AND OVERHAULS
GASKETS
AND SEALS
• Customer-focused
performance over different ambient
conditions in different applications:
railway, marine and power &
• Responsibility energy. Each type of Hedemora
of experience in engine • Respect Turbochargers has different
manufacturing. • Communication configurations of the turbine and
• Positive compressor stages.
We are the original manufacturer
of Hedemora Turbochargers
and Hedemora Diesel Engines,
Hedemora Focus on Quality,
specialised in developing Turbochargers Performance and
turbochargers for a large range
of engines. We offer a complete Hedemora Turbochargers are
Support
solution for your application designed for diesel, gas and dual-
including development, engineering, fuel engines in the output range We adapt the turbocharger for
manufacturing, installation, between 1000kW and 4,200kW with each individual installation to
service, overhaul and testing of a single turbo solution. Hedemora meet the engine requirements
turbochargers in our test cell. Turbochargers deliver high and create added value with
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development, manufacturing
and maintenance of Hedemora
Concept
railway, marine, power and energy.
Successful retrofit extends the
Production
lifetime of the engines.
Retrofit with Hedemora All rotating components are
individually balanced to ensure
Turbochargers is a great solution
to increase the performance of
Unique Technical optimal performance. At the
existing engines. We collect all Competence Featuring production stage, the turbocharger
accessible engine data, customer
requirements and 3D-scan the
Design, Development, is carefully assembled by
experienced technicians issuing
engine to get all interfaces with Production and Testing associated build records including
high accuracy. In-House measurements and component
Our engineers process this IDs for each turbocharger which is
information to get the best turbo Engineering Hedemora Turbo & being assessed in accordance with
matching and design a complete Diesel specialises in the design, our quality system before delivery.
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Proven Draft Gear
Performance
As a pioneer and industry leader
in draft gear design, Miner has
over 125 years’ experience and
has produced over 5 million units
operating in a wide variety of
services worldwide. Our TF-880™
TecsPak® friction draft gear is the
lightest weight high-performance
option, allowing extra payload
capacity and greater car design
flexibility.
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knowledge and today’s technology.
Visit us @ InnoTrans
2022
Holmatro invites you to discover
Holmatro’s World of Rerailing
live, in Hall 23, Booth no. 770 at
InnoTrans 2022. At our booth we will
demonstrate to you our rerailing
systems and show you our new
Compact Rerailing Unit.
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Interial Track Geometry Integrated with Hy-Rail Vehicle
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INNOTRANS 2022
Visit us:
from September 20 – 23 at our booth to learn about the latest developments and
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A sk Michael Clayton,
CEO, what it is that
contributes to Derby
Ballastick® rubber broom elements
have carved out an enviable
reputation, renowned for their
market because it reduces down-
time, increases functional efficiency,
and cost-effectiveness.
durability and reliability.
Rubber’s success, and he’ll After speaking with its customers,
tell you it’s about helping its The unique compound design Derby Rubber found that they
customers succeed. delivers superior durability and appreciated the overall value the
performance, which means more Ballastick® delivered. The superior
uptime for ballast regulating performance and the design make it
Critical to this is a reliable product, equipment and long-term cost more durable, resulting in as much
excellent two-way customer savings as components are replaced as a three to four times longer life
communication and, something less often. The unique shape of the span.
that’s not been easy during the Ballastick® shaft enhances delivery
pandemic – a dependable supply with a more effective sweep, Ultimately, the Derby Rubber design
chain. making it quicker and easier – often surpasses cheaper alternatives and
requiring only a single pass-through. delivers undeniable value. When
Derby Rubber manufactures it comes to engineered design
industry-leading ballast regulator The clamp used to swiftly and Derby Rubber has a highly skilled
rubber broom elements and is well smoothly attach the broom and knowledgeable team whose
known for its flagship Ballastick® elements was designed by Derby members spend time collaborating
suite of products. The single-piece Rubber and is highly valued in the with customers across the globe to
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A fter a long, four-year wait, rail depot equipment specialist Mechan will be flying the flag
for British manufacturing once again at this year’s InnoTrans exhibition.
The Sheffield-based firm, which from across the globe since the of 44 ten-tonne jacks were installed,
is renowned for its ubiquitous pandemic.” taking the overall number in use at
yellow jacks, will be in Berlin from the facility to 68. They are housed
20–23 September showcasing the Mechan’s flagship lifting jacks grace in the site’s new train modification
reliability and versatility of its wide some of the world’s most advanced unit to assist with an ongoing
range of maintenance equipment. depots and orders have remained project to reduce increasing
strong throughout Covid, with maintenance costs and improve the
Lindsey Mills, Mechan’s Sales interest growing in the newest reliability and productivity of the
Director, said: “After such a addition to its range – a version Central line fleet.
long break, we’re really looking designed specifically for the tram
forward to being back in the RIA and light rail markets. Mechan’s recently updated jack
UK Pavilion at InnoTrans. There is control system is one of the
huge anticipation for this event, Last year, the firm delivered one of most flexible and advanced on
as it is the first opportunity we’ve its largest-ever orders to London the market, offering remote
had to catch up with rail colleagues Underground’s Acton depot. A total diagnostics via a 4G SIM card and
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I/O technology. Using a portable contractor Winvic, Mechan equipment, including bogies,
panel, synchronised chains of jacks designed the multi-rail traverser to wheelsets, transformers and cooling
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HORIZONTAL TURNING MACHINES FOR AXLES,
SHAFTS, PINIONS, ETC.
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Example of data available from the Hegenscheidt Total Wheelset Management software
Hegenscheidt TWM That’s where the TWM software more modern predictive model.
comes in. It works in combination Operators can analyse trends to
(Total Wheelset with the ARGUS® II In-Track plan more efficient maintenance
Management) Software Measurement System for Wheel Set practices as well as monitor asset
Diagnosis and the Hegenscheidt livelihood. The end result? Increased
Another member of the NSH Group, U2000-Series Underfloor Wheel lifespan for railway wheelsets and
Hegenscheidt-MFD (Erkelenz, Lathes. As the rail vehicle travels safer railways.
Germany), also combines decades of over the ARGUS® II, the system
wheelset maintenance experience captures real-time measurements If you are attending this year’s
with continuous improvement of the vehicles’ wheelsets. That data InnoTrans event, the NSH Group
to better serve transit railways is transmitted and made available will be available in Hall 22, Booth
around the world. The company to the wheel lathe operator, who 660 to discuss these two products
recently released the TWM (Total can then make informed choices as well as other railway wheelset
Wheelset Management) software about reprofiling order based on maintenance and production
that supports better maintenance accurate measurements and wheel machines and heavy payload
operations in data management, conditions. After reprofiling, the automation systems.
maintenance planning and control lathe performs post-machining
of all wheelset-related maintenance measurement to verify that all
operations. wheelsets are within tolerance. Jason Steven Murphy
That data is also collected by the
The maintenance of railway TWM and available to maintenance nsh-usa.com
fleets has become more complex. personnel. +1 (518) 462-5431
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maintenance practices based on vehicles and return them to
a reactive model which targets revenue service, better access to
wheelset condition or mileage the wheelset measurement data
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necessary. reactive maintenance model to a
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systems (e.g. ETCS
implementation), cyber
attacks and cyber threats
have become important
issues and concerns that
any railway infrastructure
manager now faces.
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David Simms: I began my career in David Simms, Bidvest Noonan Transport Sector Manager
the transport sector over 10 years
ago. I first managed the cleaning Chester, Widnes and Oxley, locations, and we are responsible
portfolio for several major UK providing a cleaning solution that for the cleaning of all the trains,
banks that required first class FM improves the passenger experience depots, offices and other premises
/ cleaning services. I then moved for hundreds of thousands of across the customers’ portfolio in
into the rail sector managing the people every year. the North West and Midlands. We
cleaning of the Mersey rail network. provide a wide range of services
Q: Can you tell us about the team to our customers. From train
Then in 2016 I wanted a new you work with and what they do turnaround cleans, PHCs, washroom
challenge. With Bidvest Noonan I for your clients? services, and much more.
began working on Transport for
Wales and at the Alstom depots at DS: My team works across various My team is excellent. I couldn’t
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relationship with my customers.
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Q: Can you tell us about some when passengers travel with you. The future of cleaning in the rail
of the innovations you’ve We ensured each train was sector will be greener. Bidvest
implemented for your rail sector thoroughly deep-cleaned and Noonan has introduced new
customers? introduced air purifiers and processes and technologies that
fresheners into the HVAC system. allow us to reduce our use of
DS: Since we began this contract, This improved the customer chemicals, water, electricity and
we’ve been constantly improving experience tremendously. We even plastics.
our service. We have improved went as far as having a new scent
the cleaning chemicals used. for every season. When that was We believe that customer
We introduced a slimmed-down introduced, we had a lot of good experience is very important. It’s
range of highly effective cleaning feedback on social media. at the core of the vision of our
chemicals and degreasers that business. I feel personally connected
completely transformed the We like to come up with ideas all to Bidvest Noonan’s mission
premises and trains. the time and try new ways of doing to deliver the best customer
things. I think that again stems experience in the market. I believe
We have implemented our from our great relationship with the in the future, customers in the rail
transport sector portal across our customer. sector can look forward to even
site portfolio. This enables our better customer experience as we
clients to stay informed about Q: What does the future look like continue to invest in our services.
our solution and gives them for cleaning the rail sector?
reassurance that they are receiving
an outstanding service. DS: I think we will continue to see www.bidvestnoonan.co.uk/
innovation throughout the industry. transport-sector/
We also like to think outside the We will become more efficient and
box when bringing our innovations start to introduce more technology.
to the table. We know that a major Bidvest Noonan has successfully
part of the customer experience introduced a wide range of
when talking about cleaning is technology such as cobotics
about the smell. Especially on a and next-generation cleaning
train you want it to smell great equipment.
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employees using the appropriate
BIOforte cleaning products.
requirements and to demonstrate
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thanks to ISO 9001, in order to meet Are your employees already
with Prestigious customer requirements as well as versed in graffiti cleaning? Then
Appearances across the other requirements for product or
service quality, and ISO 14001, in
rely on environmentally friendly
and biodegradable products of
Board order to also maintain all important the latest generation. To protect
environmental aspects at the best employees, materials and the
If graffiti contamination slips out level throughout BIOforte’s range of environment, and without
of your control, it will quickly have products and services. compromising on the proper
a bad impact on your reputation. treatment of even delicate surfaces,
Smudged rolling stock and dirty
driveways and pedestrian areas
Benefit from Long it pays to rely on the best, VOC-free
products. BIOforte’s wide range of
have also been shown to have Experience, Train products is developed exclusively
a major impact on whether
customers feel safe. Customer
Employees and Act and with experienced experts and
is regularly checked by partner
satisfaction and trust are too Quickly railway companies. You too can rely
valuable for any business to be on BIOforte cleaning and protection
affected by graffiti and other soiling. BIOforte has developed its products for rail vehicles as well as
partnership offer, especially for facades, buildings and surfaces of all
Customer expectations are high and companies around rail transport, kinds.
want to be met, especially when it
over the years on an international
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level and broad experience
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deugro has positioned itself as a heavy and over-dimensional cargo rolling stock manufacturers from
market leader in logistics within the handling as well as optimised Europe and Asia.
rail and rolling stock market around project logistics planning.
the world and especially in North One of these projects, which
America, with dedicated rolling deugro’s experience speaks for deugro is currently delivering for
stock teams in various locations itself: annually, deugro handles the a major European rolling stock
like Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida transportation of over 1,500 items manufacturer, is the REM Project
in the USA as well as Toronto and of rolling stock from around the in Canada. deugro is responsible
Calgary in Canada. These teams world into and around the North for the collection, transportation
are always on hand to provide a American market, with major rail, and delivery of over 200 metro
full array of supply chain support rolling stock and infrastructure cars from the manufacturing
– from general freight forwarding projects having been successfully facility in India to the project site
and customs and compliance to delivered for some of the largest in Canada. This has included the
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commissioning of specialised Malhotra, Operations Manager for the project. This gave us sufficient
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on time. Our experienced specialists offer end-to-end services
for rail, including operating our own 16-axle railcar as well as
providing transport engineering and in-person field support.
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Meet VR FleetCare
The circular economy is a sensible and cost-effective option that reduces the consumption of natural resources by prioritising repairs over
new products. This applies to entire trains as well as fleet components.
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printed circuit board testing techniques and surface- Many customers ask us to improve
(PCB) repair? mount handling equipment, PSI failure-prone products through the
can repair even the most advanced use of newer, more reliable printed
microprocessor or digital signal circuit board parts or full printed
We’ve got more expertise, better processor circuits. Our highly circuit board redesign services.
equipment and more scalability trained technicians are certified But did you know that PSI can
than other repair providers. in ESD and IPC repair and rework design printed circuit boards and
standards, and routinely detect manufacture replacement PCBs for
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of dollars in custom PCB repair miss (see this case study on CCA We deal with end of life (EOL) issues
and system test fixtures, but our component inspection). Plus, after on a daily basis. Nobody offers a
Diagnosys PinPoint Systems are the repair is completed, your wider range of cost-saving services
the latest universal in-circuit test printed circuit board is functionality for printed circuit boards than PSI.
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Railway Cybersecurity
The Pressing Need and Where to Start
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contact details of over 2,000 BART the implementation of a more and make time for cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
customers. robust and proactive defensive projects and reviews. While
strategy. Regulatory guidance important to the success of the
We’ve also seen the SamSam and industry standards provide programme, these are only the first
ransomware shut down back- valuable frameworks that can help steps.
end operations at the Colorado an organisation design, develop,
Department of Transport (CDOT) implement and monitor an effective For a well-rounded cybersecurity
for a full month, at a cost of 1.5 cyber programme. culture to exist, companies should
million USD to the department. not only focus on the technical
Later the same year Southeastern In the European Union, these element of cybersecurity but must
Pennsylvania Transportation include TS 50701 and IEC focus on the human element as
Authority (SEPTA) suffered a 62443, which the United well. A strong human firewall is the
malware attack compromising States’ Transportation Security first line of defence against cyber
real-time travel information, payroll Administration (TSA) used as a attacks.
and company email systems. This blueprint when developing its own
resulted in months of recovery regulations last year. We would like to believe that
efforts for SEPTA and a year’s hacking is a complex elaborate
worth of free credit monitoring for Standards and regulations are game, but the truth is that most
employees. a good starting point for the breaches occur because of human
development of strategy and error due to a lack of cybersecurity
While these examples all come provide an organisation with awareness. Ensuring employees are
from the United States, the rest of useful guidelines for creating their properly trained to identify risks
the world isn’t immune. A global cybersecurity roadmap. While and how to prevent them, along
trojan attack took control of companies must remain compliant with reinforcing best practices
Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) passenger with industry regulations, the and securing behaviours, creates
information screens, replacing train cybersecurity mission doesn’t stop a security-first mindset, which is a
schedules with ransom requests when the audit box is checked. key element in creating a secure
demanding 300 bitcoin. Compliance doesn’t necessarily environment. When it comes to
equal security; there is much more cybersecurity, prevention is key.
Money, however, is not the only that can and should be done.
reason hackers would want to Hackers will exploit even the
target railways. Political motivators
were behind the Belarus Railway
Develop and Sustain a smallest weaknesses; a robust, well-
rounded security programme is a
hack earlier this year when a group Culture of Cybersecurity must.
called Cyberpartisans encrypted
servers and databases to disrupt
operations in hopes of preventing
Cybersecurity should not be
something done in addition to your
Where to Start?
the advancement of Russian daily job. It should be engrained in
troops into Ukraine. This attack how the job is done, which requires With a variety of infrastructure
temporarily prevented Belarusian a culture of cybersecurity to be and assets in multiple locations
Railways from issuing electronic developed within an organisation. spread across a vast area, ensuring
travel documents. It’s a team sport, and everyone cybersecurity can be highly
has their role to play, but for this challenging for transport networks.
Cybersecurity Standards change in culture to set in there
must be buy-in from leadership. A The first question I always ask
and Regulations good cybersecurity culture starts at customers is, what’s critical to your
the top. organisation, because the first step
As cybercriminals focus more on in developing a security strategy
the rail industry, new regulations Executive boards need to instil a is knowing what needs to be
are being introduced that require sense of urgency, prioritise budgets protected.
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With that information in hand,
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SKF
How Digitalisation and Performance Improvements
Can Help Us Move towards a More Sustainable
Railway
to digitalisation and increased train to Increase Uptime and Extended maintenance intervals
availability to make the railways
more efficient. Additionally, even
Availability and planned service stops only
when needed help maximise rolling
though the railway is the most stock availability. Only replacing
sustainable form of transport, Innovations, developments and what needs to be replaced, and
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refurbishing rather than always maintenance intervals, improving through friction reduction, and
buying brand new parts, also help bearing performance, improving we constantly seek new ways to
minimise maintenance costs. fleet reliability, and optimising reduce friction even more. New
the supply chain helping rail lighter, stronger materials for all
Knowing about bearing functional operators to reduce the total cost components in our bearings reduce
failure before it occurs is critical of ownership. the weight of applications, and the
to avoiding unplanned downtime. right lubricant for an application
Smart condition monitoring The power of the digital twin results inoptimised friction and
solutions – including machine technology comes from connecting longer bearing life.
learning, AI and connected SKF a digital model of a bearing with
algorithms – can reduce the risk real-life data, creating a digital Remanufacturing and refurbishing
of stops or breakdowns due to thread throughout the service life bearings can make a bearing
bearing failures dramatically of the bearing. Instead of using capable of being used three times
throughout the entire bearing assumptions of parameters like longer. Seals both protect bearings
lifetime. Combining them with field temperature levels, vibrations and – making their service life longer
services and training that ensure other conditions, a digital twin uses – and reduce grease waste and,
proper installation reduces the risk data from its real-life counterpart. therefore, grease consumption.
of bearing failure even further.
The input data can be condition- SKF has been committed to efforts
Digital Solutions monitoring data, service history and
rebuild information – all relevant
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
for many years. We are dedicated to
Driving Innovation and information of the bearing life. This decarbonising the full supply chain
Efficiency Gains technology opens up the possibility
for more accurate predictions, for
– from materials to the delivery of
our products and solutions – with
instance, remaining service life or the goal to become net zero.
Digitalisation is driving innovative the effects of higher loads.
technologies and opportunities
See the Latest SKF
in the railway industry. More can
be achieved by using a digital
Solutions for Solutions at InnoTrans
twin, e.g. when developing and Sustainable Railways
building new trains, changing SKF comes to InnoTrans 2022
technologies, and testing new Sustainability in railways has with a portfolio of railway-specific
concepts. Digital technologies are many aspects: longer use, less solutions and services that help
available to maximise business waste, safety, energy efficiency, optimise the use of both railway
potential through efficiency gains in environmental impact and systems and rolling stock. Meet
maintenance and operations. profitability. us in Hall 22b at Stand 670. If you
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ZF Group
Keeping an Eye on Everything with ZF’s
connect@rail Solution
ZF’s condition monitoring system connect@rail consists of sensors, gateways, cloud and dashboard
R eliability in rail
transportation – be it
cargo or people – is more
connect@rail system for condition
monitoring and maintenance
management.
new functions and business models
possible that were unthinkable a
few decades ago.
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following components: operators an efficient way to reduce on the tracks and to precisely locate
downtimes. Thus, it helps keeping them using GPS. Maintenance work
• Heavy Duty TAGs, battery- public and cargo transport running can be carried out early on and
operated Bluetooth sensors efficiently. in an anticipatory manner, thus
that are placed on the vehicle preventing delays, breakdowns and
bogies. There, they measure
acceleration, vibrations and
Ecosystem overloading of the rail network, as
well as simplifying and automating
other parameters. operating processes.
The modular connect@rail platform
• Gateways, the VCU Pro Onboard
Units, with CAN interfaces,
is a turnkey solution. ZF not only
delivers the matching hardware,
ZF at InnoTrans 2022
several analogue input and but also offers the required
digital output ports that software, the advanced analytics ZF is showcasing its latest
supports Bluetooth, wifi and all and the associated platforms. technologies for rail vehicles at this
common GNSS. The gateway is If requested by the customer, year’s InnoTrans in Berlin, Hall 20,
able to store and pre-process more sensors, evaluations and Booth 580.
data gathered by the sensors. monitoring functions can be added.
ZF is also meeting the challenges Save the Date: ZF Innovation
• The ZF IoT Cloud, accessed via of digitalisation by creating and Forum
said secure onboard gateway, implementing ecosystems, leading
that uses the collected and to shorter periods for market On Thursday, 22 September 2022,
enriched data to detect wear, launch of innovative and tailored starting at 4pm, ZF experts will
damage and abnormality early solutions that meet rapidly present the connectivity solutions
and precisely. changing customer requirements. together with partners and
customers at the ZF booth. Join
• A dashboard for desktops The open, customer-specific the ZF Innovation Forum and learn
and mobile devices that gives software and hardware architecture more about the connect@rail
end-users a comprehensive of the connect@rail system allows platform.
overview of all parameters, the integration of partners into the
reports, maintenance schedules ZF ecosystem.
and more.
The co-operation with DB
• Digital typeplates with an Systemtechnik is one successful
integrated RFID chip that log example of such an ecosystem
actual installation position and partnership. In a joint project,
hours of service of individual ZF adapted the connect@rail
components. They both algorithm to evaluate the obtained
facilitate and keep records of data to detect noticeable problems
scheduled maintenance.
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intermetric
Complying with Rail Directives for Geo-Monitoring
in Germany
Achieving Redundancy by Combining Total Stations and IoT-based, Wireless Tiltmeters
R ail infrastructure is
subject to change and
evaluating how these
The description defines what
objects should be observed,
the minimum and maximum
The directive states: “According
to the same procedure [risk
analysis], the dispensability of geo-
deformations, the precision monitoring must be demonstrated.”
changes impact the safety of required, the measuring frequency, The directive requires changes in
railway services is key. accessibility, safety, warning and external geometry to be recorded.
alarm parameters and the form
In Germany, the regulatory and frequency of results and Two requirements of the 883.8X00
framework for monitoring is documentation. series of directives are that geo-
provided by the 883.8X00 series of monitoring must detect, document
directives issued by Deutsche Bahn
AG (DB).
The Geo-Monitoring and, if necessary, report changes in
the external geometry, and it must
Directive be set up in a redundant manner
This article aims to show how the so the malfunction of a component
demands of these directives, such as For measures affecting the rail does not prevent measurement
clear task descriptions, monitoring system, DB states: “By means of results from being available.
of external geometry and high geomonitoring, possible changes
reliability through redundancy, can in the spatial position (rigid body Many monitoring installations use
be achieved in practice. movement) and/or internal shape total stations or inclinometers
(deformations) of railway tracks and as measuring sensors. Neither of
The Deutsches Institut für Normung points, constraint points of the line, these instruments alone can fulfil
(DIN), the German standardisation buildings [...] and other installations the two requirements of ‘superior’
body, regulates the planning, and ‘redundant’. Total stations
are recorded […] and documented.”
implementation, evaluation and are robust but complex systems.
documentation of monitoring A technical defect is unlikely but
measurements via DIN 18710-4. If changes have occurred or are cannot be ruled out.
foreseen, a risk analysis and
The requirements and conditions assessment must be carried out in Furthermore, total station
for deformation monitoring must accordance with Ril 883.8100. It shall measurements are subject to
be defined in a task description and indicate whether monitoring should changing weather conditions, as
implementation must be mapped be undertaken and, if so, its extent their measuring principle is optical.
out in a measurement programme. and purpose. They may not be able to measure in
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heavy fog or snowfall. Adding more
total stations does not solve the
problem.
Redundancy
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geo-monitoring system will react deformation statements over be generated in the same format so
to such situations and repeat the the project period, based on the they can be compared with no risk
measurement. superordinate co-ordinates of each of confusion. The external reference
object point. This is the only way of results should be clearly
The repetition routine should be to consistently monitor the track indicated on each display. The
as configurable as possible, as is status over months or even years. presentation results on a suitable
the case with iGM.NET. Not every web portal ensures the ‘availability
measurement can be repeated The large-scale geo-monitoring of results’ required by the directive.
within the same period. Individual system collects results over the
failures are counteracted by entire measurement period in an • This text is based on an
sufficient instrumentation and a unchanging frame of reference. This article first published in Der
suitable evaluation method may is a prerequisite for reproducing Eisenbahn Ingenieur by Markus
mitigate the effect of failures. track position at any time, Federmann, Roman Pils,
independently of the size and Matthias Schreinemachers,
It’s possible, for example, to extension of the deformation and Ulrich Völter of Intermetric,
compensate for a failure by extent of track alignment work. available at www.eurailpress.
interpolation. It is technically more de/publikationen/ei.html.
correct and computationally more
stable to apply a weighted network
Changes and How to Arnau Carbonell
adjustment to all measurements. Visualise Them
Sales Area Manager Europe
The network adjustment not only Results should be prepared such
compensates for measurement that relevant information is rapidly (+34) 635 053 510
failures but also provides statistical captured. It is important that
information about the quality of project-specific diagrams and tables [email protected]
measurements and deformation
magnitudes.
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Viper Innovations
World Class Technology and Service: Digital
Transformation of Lineside Assets
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removing the need to go trackside
for a number of power system
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maintenance activities.
CableGuardian, as a technology,
system and service, improves asset
performance by continuously
monitoring a combined and wide
range of parameters, including
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damage to be pinpointed to either to a true condition-based asset integrated into your systems and
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In addition to the hardware, the and proactive service Viper benefit from shared experience
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World Premiere at InnoTrans:
Lightning-Fast Storm Damage Assessment
Harsher Weather
This summer has been a wake-up
resilient and mitigate risks call for many who had taken climate Conditions Are Here to
from weather events. change lightly. An unprecedented
Stay
heatwave swept over Europe and,
If the network is impacted by heavy in fact, the whole world. 42°C in
storms, it is imperative to react London convinced many who, if not According to scientists, things
swiftly and restore service as quickly neglected, did not spend much time will simply get worse until 2060
as possible. At InnoTrans, LiveEO will and energy on climate activism. The because all action we take now
showcase its product that identifies heatwave came almost exactly one has a delayed effect. Our weather
storm damage locations in near- year after the most drastic floods for the next few decades has been
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determined by our societies’ actions of satellites, companies like Planet The software uses sophisticated
in the past. Heat and floods are two Labs or ICEYE capture raw imagery change-detection algorithms and
symptoms of our ailing climate, of every location on Earth every imagery from satellites equipped
storms are another. single day. Machine-learning and with synthetic-aperture radar (SAR)
cloud-computing advances make to detect objects on the tracks
This is a grim outlook indeed. We it possible to use this data to solve following storms automatically.
know storms are going to increase, problems in track maintenance. SAR satellites penetrate clouds and
putting stress on our infrastructure rapidly deliver high-resolution data,
networks. Trees to the left and
right of the tracks pose a risk if in
World Premiere: Near- even in bad weather conditions.
declining health. Large networks Real-Time Storm The system provides the location
are hard to monitor on such a
granular level from the ground,
Damage Detection of the detected damage events
in a user-friendly GIS application
and carbon-intensive helicopter a few hours after the storm. The
inspections arguably worsen the Trees falling on to the tracks or new solution allows operators to
situation. Given the situation of us overhead lines during storms are react quickly to natural disasters
being stuck in this hot mess is here dangerous and costly for railway and restore service sooner than
for the years to come – how do we operators as they cause service ever. The product launch comes
deal with it? Technology is our best interruptions. At InnoTrans 2022, after a pilot phase with several
chance. LiveEO will premiere its product for infrastructure operators. The
near-real-time damage detection product has been used to quickly
Satellite Data Is More for railway companies at Booth 440
in Hall 7.1A.
assess storm damage in real-life
conditions.
Available than Ever
Satellite technology has come a
long way. The commercialisation
of the space industry has brought
us not only space tourism for
billionaires but has also led to
significant reductions in the cost of
bringing payloads into orbit. This,
in turn, has made it possible for
a whole new industry of satellite
operating companies to emerge.
With the constellations of hundreds
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A Complete Rail Ground Deformation areas and can detect trends to make
railways safer and more reliable.
Monitoring Suite Detection
The new product enhances LiveEO’s Detection of ground deformation
Monitoring 34,000km
existing rail monitoring suite is another important application of Rail Network for
comprising its satellite-based
vegetation management solution
of satellite analysis for railway
operators. Ground deformation is
Deutsche Bahn
and LiveEO’s product for monitoring not visible to the naked eye but can
continuous ground deformation. cause significant damage to railway LiveEO has worked with German
The complete suite enables tracks and even lead to derailments. railway operator Deutsche Bahn
railway operators to minimise the Even slight elevation changes since 2018. Its 34,000km rail
environmental risk to their assets. can be the first sign of seriously network consists of a dense tree
concerning events such as dam population, which has proven to be
Data-Driven Vegetation failures or landslides. Most research
indicates that half of all train
an essential factor in passenger and
freight traffic operability.
Management derailments are caused by bent or Because of a lack of manual
damaged rails. In the US, there are, solutions to properly analyse the
LiveEO’s satellite-based vegetation on average, 3.7 derailments per entire network quickly, and a lack
management solution delivers day. In the EU, there were 68 such of reliable data for determining the
the user value on three levels. derailments in 2016. Not only are appropriate budget, strategy and
First, they get an overview of all these derailments a cause of fiscal personnel management, LiveEO
vegetation along their asset. The concern, but they also come with an was commissioned to determine
analysis includes the trees’ location, increased risk to passengers. the number of track kilometres
the canopy height, the vegetation directly impacted by trees. For
species and their vitality. Vegetation To combat this problem, LiveEO their innovative solution, LiveEO
managers can better plan their utilises satellite-supported radar has been awarded Deutsche Bahn’s
budget and inspections based on data monitoring. SAR Supplier Innovation Award 2021.
this information. (synthetic-aperture radar) is the
technology used for this process.
LiveEO will premiere its near-
On the second level, the software It can cover massive areas and
takes that information and pinpoint problems down to real-time storm damage
combines it with risk models to millimetres. The method provides a detection solution at
determine the high-risk areas. This comprehensive overview of larger InnoTrans: Booth 440, Hall 7.1A.
enables the operators to act on
a condition-based rather than a
cycle-based approach and minimise
vegetation risk.
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Stimio
Rail Track Monitoring – Real-Time Geometry
and Defects Measurement
Stimio’s end-to-end IoT solution allows real-time defects monitoring, evolution over time and maintenance prioritisation
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network operators. It is in fact a limited – firstly, because the defects generate shocks)
question of guaranteeing smooth prohibitive cost of the rounds • The creation of baselines
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running on the track, not only for means that only certain portions of for each defect and the
passenger comfort but also – and track are inspected daily (with no anticipation of their
above all! – for safety reasons. direct logic between the monitoring development
and potential defects); secondly, • Characterisation – taking
A Challenge: to because it is not possible to
follow up on the apparition or the
into account the context
– of the different types of
Overcome the development of the deterioration of defects
Incompatible Triangle of the defects observed between two
inspections.
4. Transformation of the data
into information available via
‘Cost – Exhaustiveness – the Oxygen platform.
Immediacy’ An Idea: Take Advantage
of Ordinary Journeys to A Tool: To Monitor in
Currently, this rail track geometry Observe and Evaluate Real Time the Position
monitoring is mainly carried out by
First-Hand the State of and Characteristics of
the Network Defects on the Track
Our tool enables us to deliver
This solution takes the aforesaid immediate, clear and reliable
difficulties into account and puts information on network defects and
forward a very simple idea – in particular:
capitalise on the ordinary rotations
of the rolling stock to make it a first- • Their location
hand witness of the state of the • Their main characteristics
network. • Their development over time
• Anticipation of their potential
We have therefore developed an deterioration
end-to-end IoT solution based on: • Details of the shocks they have
generated
1. Non-intrusive instrumentation
of part of the rolling stock. In addition to data visualisation,
This involves equipping it is a tool which can really help
several ‘control’ trains with in decision-making and can lead
our Railnode IoT sensors. Two to maintenance prescriptions,
would be positioned on a bogie particularly in the prioritisation
(accelerometers) and one placed of the segments on which to
on the roof of the rolling stock intervene.
(GPS terminal).
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Track defects and their evolution are displayed on Stimio’s Oxygen cloud platform
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Optimise Passenger Vehicles and Increase
Efficiency with Just a Few Clicks!
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Step 1: With the help of predefined
elements and aids such as snapping,
layouts of a vehicle can be
created in a short time without
CAD knowledge, whereby all
elements can be configured three-
dimensionally easily and precisely.
consumption and greatly reduced get a clear picture of how long the that time-consuming installations
passenger comfort with increasing average dwell time will be, how and updates are no longer
dissatisfaction. All this leads to a many pieces of baggage cannot necessary, and you can access all
significant reduction in efficiency! be stowed properly and how high functionalities from any computer.
the proportion of unusable seats
Optimisation Opportunities is or the actual achievable capacity With TrainOptimizer® you can
degree. optimise any public transport
TrainOptimizer® is a brand-new vehicle. The spectrum ranges from
software tool with which you A variety of special queries high-speed trains to intercity
can check the efficiency of any are possible with the aim of trains, night trains, local trains and
vehicle-interior design with just determining the most efficient suburban trains. TrainOptimizer®
a few clicks. You can compare any layout. TrainOptimizer® is an can also be used for undergrounds,
variants of a wagon or train and online tool with the big advantage trams and even buses.
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Database connection with baggage transport. Vienna University of Technology
In addition, there is exact data on and is distributed by the netwiss
TrainOptimizer® is a tool that has baggage sizes and weight in rail company. The entire team of all
emerged from over two decades of and intermodal transport for many three partners has proven expertise
intensive research into passenger thousands of pieces of baggage. in the field of railway engineering,
behaviour and needs. This research which makes the tool a unique
has been and will continue to be
carried out by netwiss together
Unique product.
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Petrosoft.pl
RailSoft at InnoTrans 2022
A s always, Petrosoft.pl
experts will be present
at the largest railway fair in
equipment and materials, without
which logistics transport would
be very limited. Together with our
disposal modern mobile devices
that are fully adapted to the mobile
version of our RailSoft solution. The
partners and current customers, we work card is also supplemented
Europe, taking place in Berlin. have prepared a number of system with the number of kilometres
updates, which are an extension travelled, which significantly helps
InnoTrans is one of the largest of many standard options for rail in calculating the level of due
industry events where you can get service. remuneration for employees.
acquainted with the latest news
from the world of rail transport. This year, the development of the WEB Workshop – another update
RailSoft software was directed, supporting the operation of
Starting on 20 September, Berlin among others, to employees in the workshops and railway entities.
will become a meeting place for field. The solution introduces a new This module helps in handling
flagship manufacturers, commercial standard of working time services shutdowns of rolling stock and the
representatives of communication for specialists on the ground. Train locomotives themselves, which
companies, engineers, experts drivers, auditors and setters receive require servicing. The system will
and railway enthusiasts for four a modern option of registering guide the railway company through
days. Fair visitors will have the the mileage and the scope of the entire exemption notification
opportunity to learn about the hard their daily duties performed on process, which will be picked up
work of the many companies that the rolling stock. Work can be by the workshop from within the
change the face of rail transport settled in a convenient way, and RailSoft system. In accordance
with their innovations. InnoTrans information about completed with the procedures, the system
is also an opportunity to watch tasks is sent directly to the system, will notify both parties about the
presentations, learn about products where it is possible to forward such course of service work, the current
and solutions and participate in information. The employee has the status and send the measurement
many discussion panels in narrow opportunity to fill in the work card card. All information is continuously
niches of the railways from around directly in the field, having at their coupled with BI data.
the world.
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The breakdowns of individual • compliance of the wagon Visit us in Berlin at our Stand 120 in
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“Dear passengers, welcome Televic GSP’s Train components or devices. The TRACS
aboard the intercity train to product line stands for high-quality
Audio Communication audio and functional reliability.
Ghent and Antwerp Central
Station. The next stop is System (TRACS) and On top of that, its configurability,
modularity and security ensure we
Waregem.” the Importance of can provide our customers with a
Its Innovative Digital state-of-the-art and flexible future-
On-board communication means proof platform.
reliable audio broadcasts. In this Fallback
respect, the architecture of the on- The TRACS functionalities
board audio communication system Our audio platform for railway enable many different on-board
must be carefully considered. To applications – TRACS – is a communication expressions. These
ensure high functional reliability, a complete audio solution consisting vary from crew to passenger
fallback method is no luxury. of modular and configurable base messages, playback of pre-recorded
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“This digital fallback Analogue or Digital completely independently from the
main Ethernet backbone. Besides
Communications Technology
mode enables an Fallback? that, diagnostics of this back-up
unprecedented level network are never intrusive, which
of availability of audio In the past, audio system providers means that they can be performed
functionality.” implemented the communication continuously behind the scenes
between the different audio devices when the public transport vehicle
via analogue (UIC568-based) train is in operational service. The digital
lines. This communication method fallback method with monitoring
is still used today, but mostly as functionality won’t leave any
messages, to warning tones and an analogue fallback method dormant failures behind.
music broadcasts via the public when the main communication via
address system. The intercom the Ethernet backbone is failing. Furthermore, TRACS is designed to
functions ensure crystal-clear Although UIC568 has been used optimise TCO by leveraging plug
communication between crew for a long time, it has a number of and play operation, a configuration
members and between passengers shortcomings to support up-to-date toolset for commissioning,
and the train crew. audio fallback functionalities. advanced diagnostics and
troubleshooting. This implies lower
Some of the advantages of More Is Possible with maintenance and a higher cost-
efficiency in the long run.
TRACS:
Digital
• Superior audio quality
with state-of-the-art audio Due to the functional restrictions
Leveraging Digital
algorithms, low latency, high of analogue fallback – the Fallback to Implement
intelligibility even at severe
ambient circumstances
lack of passenger emergency
communication for instance –
Cost-Efficient Audio
• High reliability: functional we have invested in a fallback System Topologies
reliability increased by method with extra possibilities.
architecture choice using The method is based on standard Instead of increasing the functional
same base components, both technology already used in railway reliability of the system, we also
analogue and digital fallback applications: daisy-chained Ethernet offer our customers the possibility
support in combination with Power over to leverage the digital fallback
• Low risk & upgradable: thanks Ethernet (PoE). By using a digital network as an alternative to locally
to the modular approach and link, we eliminate the restrictions of interconnecting the TRACS devices.
up-to-date software stack the analogue fallback with support By largely reducing the number
• Secure maintenance interfaces for multiple audio streams and a of required (PoE) Ethernet switch
• Configurable: customisation digital communication channel ports, the total system installation
via parameterisation of ‘proven among others. Another advantage cost is optimised. Since the same
design’ software: zoning, audio of digital fallback is the identical base components or devices are
settings, priorities, functional functional behaviour compared used, our customers are assured of
behaviour of IO, etc. to ‘normal mode’ operation. the same level of audio quality and
• Designed to optimise the Passengers and crew should not ‘proven design’ as for the standard
total cost of ownership (TCO): be aware whether the function topology.
in order to be efficient during is executed in normal or fallback
the full product lifecycle, it’s mode.
easy to integrate, commission, To find out more, contact us:
install and maintain, different
More Reliability and Less
architectures for different www.televic.com/televicgsp
needs with plug and play Maintenance
operation and long term +32 51 30 30 45
support Our digital fallback network works [email protected]
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Televic GSP is dedicated to provide
innovative and reliable:
We are looking
forward to meeting you
at InnoTrans 2022!
www.televic.com/televicgsp
Communications Technology
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Rajant
Maximising the Motion of Rail
By Justin Warren, Sales at Rajant Corporation
A merica’s freight railroads are the most cost-effective in the world. Accounting for more
than any other mode of transportation, freight rail transports around 40% of U.S. long-
distance ton-miles.
Class I railroads account for about train. It is paramount that railyard The railyard plays a considerable
68% of freight rail mileage. A operators have access to unfailing part in ensuring essential cargo
third of US exports are moved and robust communications at all and goods are delivered on time.
by rail, and intermodal railyards times. Operators require a wireless Railyard operators are recognising
play a pivotal role. An intermodal network that seamlessly supports the safety and security gains that
railyard is a transportation facility next-generation applications and real-time vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V)
for rail operations where cargo services while delivering increased communications can provide. The
is transferred to and from the safety and productivity. benefits of integrating innovative
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rail applications for automation, yard all add to the challenge of access points cannot be installed
real-time tracking, and greater achieving constant connectivity. easily.
control can be realised by utilising Railyard managers are aware that
the correct wireless network. traditional wireless networks, Therefore, railyards need a dynamic
such as Wi-Fi Mesh, Point-to- network to suit their ever-changing,
Robust Environments Multipoint, and LTE, will not offer
the robustness, reliability, or high
mobile environment.
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served by each node of the Kinetic equipment and vehicles to connectivity.
Mesh network enables the desired overcome signal blockage caused
flexibility in the yard and improves by metal container stacks and Supporting a host of real-time
container movement efficiency. cranes. This allows the network applications – such as smart
Even a momentary drop in coverage to dynamically adapt to local container management – these
can compromise railyard operators’ interference and congestion, containers within the stack can be
ability to run autonomous railyard eliminating downtime even in auto-scanned, identified and easily
equipment. The network can hold the most rugged conditions while located for a swift dispatch. Drivers
multiple radio frequencies and any- maintaining high availability. are also kept out of hazardous areas
node-to-any-node capabilities to as they do not need to track down
continuously and instantly transmit Updates on rail equipment can also containers manually. Cranes can
data in real-time via the best be sent and received in real-time, further be equipped with position
available traffic path and frequency. with an accurate end-to-end view of detection systems running on
As there is no central control node, intermodal operations. This allows the network to track the position
there is no single point of failure for prompt analysis and decision- of equipment in real-time to
throughout the network. making. streamline tracking processes and
decrease truck dwell time.
Vehicles can move out of
coverage, and objects can cause
High-Bandwidth Mobile Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh network
obstructions in a railyard, causing Connectivity can support future applications,
certain and sometimes crucial increase reliability and streamline
paths in the network to become Rajant’s unfailing connectivity processes. For railyard operators,
unavailable. BreadCrumb® nodes allows railyard operators to take Rajant can keep your mission-
can hold multiple connections advantage of the opportunities that critical operations moving.
simultaneously over multiple robust mobility can bring to their
frequencies and offer an alternative networks. Every transportation
route to delivering data. The asset that traverses or resides
BreadCrumbs can be mounted in the network has access to
and deployed on moving railyard essential, high-bandwidth mobile
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B reakthroughs in
automation and analytics
are fuelling the new digital
stock-placed sensors to CCTV
cameras and drones – than what
could once be produced in a year.
digitalisation-driven possibilities
of Industry 4.0, from driving
automation, to streamlining
processes, to finding staggering
railway, but tomorrow’s Just a handful of snapshots from efficiencies, can’t be understated.
innovations can’t run on the railway digital transformation And in the world of rail operations,
today’s connectivity: the rail scrapbook being composed right where connecting IIoT sensors on
now by the networks powering
of tomorrow is riding on engines, workers and rolling stock
Industry 4.0: industrial-grade
private LTE and 5G wireless private wireless networks based on
across vast rail yards, and the radio
networks. interference from metallic surfaces
LTE and 5G.
and insufficient mobility support,
make Wi-Fi problematic, a self-
Shunting by camera and sensor,
not workers. Wholly driverless
When Wi-Fi Goes Off the contained private wireless network’s
parking of empty trains. Remote Rails deterministic performance makes
maintenance with expert it the perfect solution for mission-
consultation. And more insight-rich The importance of robust, resilient critical operations, especially when
data uploaded in a day – relayed by and virtually impenetrable private worker and passenger safety are
everything from track and rolling- wireless networking to the just as critical.
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With their high-capacity, low- systems and smart infrastructure. alike are acutely aware of the
latency performance, and support digital transformation happening
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for the low-bandwidth / low-
power communications required
Beyond Automation everywhere, which plays out in
the rail yard in countless ways:
by IIoT sensors, private LTE and from new passenger information
5G wireless networks are being Other examples incorporate the systems, to smart stations, smart
installed worldwide to support technologies that we hear about rail maintenance and smart
the voice, video, data and other every day in relevant new ways. infrastructure.
communications needs of the Video analytics are being explored
rail industry. Improving efficiency, to reduce incidents and surveil With countless railway
increasing productivity, enabling anomalies in rail yards – everything communications networks already
automation, and transforming from intruders to objects on the in use, best-in-class GSM-R, and
the safety and quality of working track – and at level crossings to broadband solutions for operations,
conditions. boost safety. The limitless span passengers and train stations, Nokia
of drones is providing otherwise has the track record – pun very
Hands-Off, Efficiency On impossible-to-achieve imagery
of tracks, bridges and trains,
much intended – to meet every
destination that transformation-
identifying repair issues before minded operators know they need
As the world continues its cautious they elevate, and bringing even the to arrive at. And those they can’t
recovery from the pandemic and largest areas within focus. Read even imagine. Visit our website for
qualified staff are historically hard to the ‘Scene analytics’ application more information about industry-
find, one promising use case being note to see how video analytics leading railway solutions from
explored is the autonomous and are helping to boost safety at level Nokia.
remote operation of shunters in the crossings.
yard, enabled by engine-mounted
cameras and sensors monitored Nokia private wireless networks are 30 Years Rolling:
from central offices, tablets and also powering exciting explorations Nokia At-a-Glance
more: a single remote driver can in the aviation industry that can
handle numerous trains at once. In make the leap to the rail yard, such • 30+ yrs railway experience:
Hamburg, the Nokia 5G network is as Lufthansa Technik’s virtual engine network design,
being used to transmit train control inspection with remote client,
deployment, operations
information as part of Deutsche now part of normal operations.
• Most comprehensive
Bahn’s automated train trials, which There’s also augmented reality
are testing driverless parking near (AR) for passenger compartment portfolio & turnkey services
the Bergedorf station. reconfigurations. And yet another • #1 in GSM-R: 110k+ tracks, 22
global leader in passenger mobility countries
Many other operators are looking is testing AR for remote expert • Legendary Bell Labs
into remote solutions, including a observation of train and equipment innovations shaping
shunting yard system that combines repairs. FRMCS/5G
vision sensors with AI/ML to • Countless deployed railway
automatically detect and classify Of course, all of this isn’t happening networks
objects: private wireless connects in a bubble. • Best-in-class broadband
workers via tablet to the video feed,
for operations, passengers,
eliminating the need for a shunter Pressure on all transportation
stations
driver. Read the LTE 5G Private providers is accelerating from
Wireless for Rail Yards, Depots inside and out, from reducing
• Leaders in legacy network
and Factories brochure to see use emissions to improving efficiency migration
cases for automated train operation, and productivity. Rail is poised to • 420+ private wireless
improved passenger information claim more truck miles in the name deployments worldwide
systems, smart stations, smart rail of environmental sustainability. • Unparalleled cybersecurity
maintenance, management support And passengers and operators solutions
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Trains have brakes.
Digitalization
doesn’t.
There’s not enough words in this publication to
describe the benefits of digitalization. But you only
need one. Nokia. As the leader in GSM-R and game-
changing private wireless networking, with great
stops at some of the world’s top railways, we’re more
equipped than anyone to transport you into the
FRMCS/5G era, one of unheard-of safety, security,
automation and efficiency. But this trip isn’t optional,
so there’s one more word you need to know.
Visit www.nokia.com/networks/industries/railways/
Meet us at
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• Extend coverage
• Reduce operational costs
• Choice of VHF radios
Antonics GmbH, the technology IT products and services under and internal antennas of future
leader in multi-band train antenna the product name ‘Colibri’ (short Colibri products are correspondingly
solutions for professional use, will for Coach Link for Broadband high. The tender called for robust,
supply the train antennas (outside Information Exchange), including maintenance-free and MIMO-
and inside) and GSM-R bandstop wifi services and passenger capable multi-band antennas for
filters for the modular Colibri IT information, vehicle diagnostics, 5G, LTE, GSM, WLAN and GNSS
product portfolio. With this solution video surveillance, automatic with high gain and a very compact
DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH passenger counting and remote design. In order to optimise the
intends to advance digitalisation control functions via web interface. possible throughput, dual-polarised
in rail and road transport. DB roof antennas that can use signals
Fahrzeuginstandhaltung (vehicle “Modern, networked rail with different polarisation should
maintenance) relies on the vehicles need a stable vehicle- expressly be offered. Because if the
innovative dual-polarised planar land connection via mobile polarisation of the transmitting and
antenna technology manufactured communications – LTE and in the receiving antenna differs, reception
by Antonics, which features the future also 5G,” explains Thomas losses will occur. With conventional,
highest efficiency among multi- Derlig, Team Leader for market mostly only vertically or horizontally
band railway antennas. development for IT on vehicles polarised train antennas, this often
at DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung. happens because the original plane
Rail vehicles today are rolling “Dead spots are not only annoying of polarisation of a signal deviates
networks – digital solutions for passengers, they also impair or has been changed by reflection,
support vehicle control, optimise vehicle management and control. scattering or diffraction and
maintenance and increase That’s why powerful antennas are because many mobile phone base
passenger satisfaction. For important, which can still receive a stations emit cross-polarised radio
equipping new vehicles or usable signal even under adverse waves (with a polarisation direction
retrofitting existing vehicles, DB mobile phone conditions.” that differs by 90°).
Fahrzeuginstandhaltung offers a
solution platform with modular The requirements for the external With the OmPlecs®-TOP 200
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5G train antenna X-Plecs 2x2 MIMO
cross-polarised / dual-polarised
AMR product family (height 60 “The external antennas selected for multi-band train antennas
and 40mm), Antonics has had by DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung use the company produces powerful
suitable cross-polarised multi-band Antonics’ innovative planar antenna antenna solutions for buses
antennas in its portfolio for some technology with dual polarisation and rail vehicles in their Velten
time. For the tender, however, and selective coupling of different headquarters near Berlin. The
the new, particularly narrow roof frequency ranges,” adds René Antonics planar train antenna
antenna X-Plecs®-TOP AMR (height Roeder, CTO and Managing Director technology allows different
50 and 80mm, width 120mm) was at Antonics. communication systems to be used
offered in variants from 2x2 to 8x8 in one single, very flat antenna
MIMO, which is also suitable for the “Antonics antennas not only achieve such as 5G, LTE, UMTS, GSM,
curved roofs of bilevel cars. As an a significantly higher efficiency TETRA, WLAN or GNSS. Antonics
indoor antenna, Antonics offered with extreme miniaturisation antennas are used in the trains
the OmPlecs®-TOP 200 AMR MF-05 and multifunctionality, but unlike of Deutsche Bahn and in buses
with WiFi 6E (3x3 to 6x6 MIMO). conventional broadband antennas, and trains of numerous German
Antonics thus fulfilled all the ‘must’ they also do not require any cost- and international public transport
criteria formulated in the tender intensive signal splitters. They are companies.
and also numerous ‘should’ criteria. therefore ideally equipped
for complex technological
“The antennas from Antonics had requirements.”
the desired specifications in the
crucial points and prevailed over the For more information
competition,” says Thomas Derlig
Antonics GmbH contact
from DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung. [email protected]
Antonics GmbH is a leading or visit
“We also appreciate Antonics’ German developer and producer www.antonics.com/en/
good support for integration and of innovative antenna system
company/
performance optimisation in use.” technology. As a technology leader
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Precise Positioning for Railway Vehicles
Achieving Reliable Train Location with GNSS Solutions
VP6050
TW3972
VC6050
G overnment agencies
in North America
(e.g. US Federal Railroad
receivers use satellite PRN code
signal timing to determine the
difference between transmit and
time kinematic (RTK) systems or
commercial, wide-area corrections
services. Real-time RTK systems
receive time and then derive rely upon GNSS signal carrier phase
Administration), Europe (e.g. the satellite’s range to the GNSS measurements to achieve the
European Union Agency antenna. Latitude, longitude, accuracy needed for positive train
for Railways) and other height (of the antenna) and control (PTC).
time can all be estimated with
jurisdictions are looking
range measurements from four An RTK system consists of a base
to increase productivity satellites. With a clear sky view, this reference receiver at a known
and improve rail safety by technique, known as code tracking, location, a rover (the train), and a
applying new GNSS precise- can provide horizontal positioning communication system to transmit
positioning technology. within a 2–3m diameter to a 95% base station coordinates and GNSS
confidence level. observables to the rover. The
RTK technique provides excellent
Mass-market GNSS receivers are But rail applications commonly performance (rapid convergence
built into cell phones, cameras require sub-10cm precision, only and accuracy) when the baseline
and first-generation automotive achievable with multi-constellation, (base to rover) is short (≤30km).
navigation systems. These GNSS multi-frequency receivers in real- In this case, the base and rover
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receivers largely have common is also challenging because of the above, the large reflective surfaces
signal paths so that differencing superposition of received signals of these vehicles can be a problem,
Communications Technology
techniques can be used to cancel in the metal surface of the vehicle, and engineering assessment can
many common errors, thereby which compromise the ‘purity’ of significantly improve the antenna
providing for estimation of a the antenna response. Ideally, a performance.
distance vector between the known rover antenna should be largely
base station location and the isolated from those metal surfaces The VeroStar, VSS6037L antenna,
unknown rover location. and have its own ideal ground with a 2mm PCV, provides full
plane. Tallysman has the products, GNSS and L-band coverage and is
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imprecision of 1mm at the base enable you to achieve the benefits And it is equally important to know
station (VeraPhase / VeraChoke) of precise train location. that RF interference represents a
and either 2mm (VeroStar) or 8mm current and future threat because
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signal phase measurements, the (choke-ring antenna) in low intermodulation interference in
antennas must have a very stable multipath environments but is increasingly difficult RF conditions.
phase centre (PC) and a predictable lighter and more compact. With a
phase centre variation (PCV). In phase centre variation of +/- 1mm
addition, the antennas should (yes mm), and strong multipath For more information contact
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FREQUENTIS
Swiss Federal Railways Talks Punctuality,
Digitalisation and Security
W ith digitalisation
the cornerstone of
the Swiss Federal Railways
rate of over 95 percent, making
it one of the most reliable train
services in Europe. This high
reliability is only possible thanks
Austrian safety-critical technology
supplier Frequentis provides its
solution as a core component of
the railway providers operational
innovation strategy we look to secure and fast communication communication environment.
between the operations centres This is an essential factor of
at how it protects its central and the staff in stations, on trains SBB’s reliability, connecting all
rail communication platform and on the tracks. And this track stakeholders together in real-time,
record is what makes rail travel in streamlining communication paths.
with standardised security
Switzerland the most preferred
services that defend the mode of local transport. Within the framework of an
service from cyber-attacks or almost 20-year co-operation
Digitalisation is a cornerstone with Frequentis, the operational
threats. of SBB’s innovation strategy. The communication environment of SBB
Group relies on secure digital has been continuously expanded
The Swiss Federal Railways AG, networking in order to be able and modernised, in order to ensure
which also goes by the abbreviation to expand its excellent customer that employees in the operations
SBB, operates with a punctuality service. centres can communicate quickly
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and securely with train drivers, suitable measures, SBB uses the Frequentis Security Incident
service staff on the trains and with Frequentis standardised security Response Team (SIRT) provides
other staff. service catalogue, choosing comprehensive information on
services which can be dynamically security threats to the technology
As a result of the increasing adapted depending on changing stack in use and, if necessary, works
digitalisation of voice security requirements, and which with SBB to develop measures to
communication, the network complement the cyber security minimise the operational risk.
infrastructure is under increasing requirements of SBB.
pressure, which brings cyber With the help of this information
security requirements to the fore.
Improved Security and and processes, SBB can react more
quickly to changed cyber security
IT threat scenarios, and the security More Transparency requirements.
requirements derived from them,
have changed fundamentally. The SBB benefits from better protection Thanks to Frequentis Security
topic of security and cyber security against security threats thanks Services, SBB can further improve
has led to a need for much more to this security service catalogue. the quality and availability of the
security in rail traffic itself, to Together, the team of specialists railway and optimise operational
ensure smooth operation continues. from SBB and Frequentis have processes. The services now protect
areas of prevention, intrusion and 2,200 users and 650 end devices
Cyber Security security monitoring, information
security management, security risk
more effectively against attacks and
other threats.
Challenges and management and requirements
Standardised Security management and a cross-company
responsibility matrix was also
About Frequentis
Services created, enabling SBB to ensure and
optimise process transparency. Frequentis is an international
In order to meet the many supplier of communication and
challenges in the area of cyber During implementation, the information systems for control
security, the combined SBB and standardised security services were centres with safety-critical tasks,
Frequentis team developed a tailored to the requirements of SBB leveraging 75 years of cross-domain
standardised security service and also includes central security experience in aviation, defence
catalogue of responsibilities, not monitoring with intrusion detection and transport. The company also
only for systems and components and proactive early detection holds the number one market
but also for the associated of threats. This means that share in GSM-R dispatcher terminal
processes. This ensures that SBB is unauthorised access attempts can positions; more than 10,000 units
optimally positioned with effective be detected and managed in real have been delivered to customer
risk management for current time. This is of utmost importance control centres in over 25 countries.
security risks in the area of railway for reliability, keeping passengers Railway customers include UK
communication. informed and railways moving. Network Rail, German Deutsche
A flexible configuration with Bahn, Austrian ÖBB and Wiener
In view of the much-discussed customer-specific threshold values Linien, and Australian Sydney Trains.
ransomware attacks, SBB, together enables intelligent and automated
with Frequentis, has been working reactions to suspicious activities.
on the topic of cyber security For more information visit our
even more intensively. The cross- For prevention purposes, the website www.frequentis.com.
company team has analysed the
overall situation and developed a
flexible security strategy.
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Rail Vision
Pilot Schemes Showcase the Capabilities of Rail
Vision’s Advanced Safety Systems
O perational trials
with Israel Railways
and Rio Tinto Iron Ore
advanced obstacle detection and
classification technology.
Advanced Obstacle
Detection
Using the latest artificial
are demonstrating the intelligence (AI), deep learning AI, paired with electro-optic sensors
capabilities and benefits of and advanced sensor technology, and deep learning, enables the
Rail Vision’s main line system. it has developed state-of-the-art systems to detect and classify
systems designed for main line and obstacles up to 2km ahead.
shunting yard environments.
Rail Vision provides advanced Monitoring a predefined area of
safety systems that lower accident These can be engineered to provide interest, the system generates
risks, unplanned downtime and bespoke solutions for customers’ real-time visual and audio alerts
maintenance costs through specific needs. for both the train operator and the
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half kilometres in length, monitored
remotely from an operations centre
suitable solution and after seeing
our technology in action asked us
Come and See Rail
in Perth, travel across a 1,700 km- to partner with Hitachi on this pilot Vision at InnoTrans
long network. straight away,” enthuses Hania.
If you’re looking to lower the risk of
Working closely with lead project “Our mainline system is now train accidents while also increasing
technology partner and integrator running in the Australian operational efficiency, Rail Vision
Hitachi Rail STS, Rail Vision’s main wilderness, detecting any risk. In has the answer.
line system is undergoing a three- the bush this can be anything from
month trial in Pilbara, Western geese and cows to kangaroos. With Visit us at InnoTrans – Hall 9,
Australia, in a pilot that includes an a vehicle of this scale, any collision Booth 455 – to discuss your unique
option to extend for an additional or derailment would cost tens of challenges and how our technology
six months in different use cases. millions of dollars, so by preventing can help.
just one or two incidents our
“Understandably when they system pays for itself.
switched from drivers to
autonomous train operation (ATO) “ATO is the future, and part of
there were concerns around the our vision is to be the smart eyes
fact there wouldn’t be a physical for autonomous trains. It was an
driver looking out for dangers. They honour to be chosen by Rio Tinto
searched around the world for a for this pilot.”
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Wustermark, Germany
https://witt-solutions.de/en
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NEXCOM International
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NEXCOM to Demonstrate Applications
of Advanced Transportation Computer
Technology at InnoTrans 2022
NEXCOM will present its recently take place at Messe Berlin GmbH on out clear application diagrams
announced transportation 20–23 September. Be sure to visit by presenting multiple live
computer series, powered by the NEXCOM in Hall 4.1, Booth 310. and visualised solution demos,
latest advanced processors and and introduce how NEXCOM’s
technologies. The exhibition will At the show, NEXCOM will map transportation computers apply to
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a myriad of railway and in-vehicle information, real-time passenger VTC 1021 and HAILO AI accelerator,
vertical markets. With the aim information and entertainment and in-train passenger counting
of strengthening public safety, throughout the cabin. The semantic system with the railway computer
infotainment and security, NEXCOM segmentation solution will present nROK 1020 and DILAX sensor. Let
will showcase its video surveillance AI edge computing with two live us travel smarter, safer, and more
system, infotainment solution and demonstrations – ATC 3530-IP7- efficiently than ever before.
media server, with its latest train 4C for road and aROK 8110 for rail
computer models and partners’ applications. NEXCOM will provide To learn more about NEXCOM’s
software solutions targeting train high-performance image analysis smart mobility, don’t miss InnoTrans
service operators. on both applications to create and 2022. Join NEXCOM to share your
maximise a safer riding experience insights.
For the video surveillance solution, for all passengers and pedestrians.
the train computer nROK 7252 will Event Details
be connected between a VES31- In addition, visitors will also be
4SR PoE switch and IP cameras, able to view the latest and highly • Date: 20–23 September 2022
enabling operators to conduct popular solutions for public transit, • Location: Berlin, Germany
extensive monitoring of on-board such as our bus ADAS solution with • Venue: Messe Berlin
activities to ensure on-board the vehicle telematics computer • Our stand: Hall 4.1, Booth 310
security. The infotainment solution
meanwhile will showcase long-
range infotainment transmitting
technology with NEXCOM’s vehicle
mount display VMD 3002, in-vehicle
dual HDMI extender VIP 1000,
and railway panel computer vROK
3030, which is capable of providing
fast and steady real-time weather
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High-Accuracy ASC Inertial Sensors Ensure Safe and Comfortable Train Operation
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(CTM). Deutsche Bahn AG has been Alliance (DRS). The alliance of AiSys® sensor systems process
using ASC sensors for track data leading European rail technology huge data quantities, they also
acquisition on its long-distance pioneers is committed to leveraging perform pre-processing functions
trains for several years, with the innovative digital technologies to such as A/D conversion and filtering,
sensors in normal operation improve the efficiency, safety and and are capable of analysing and
measuring the vertical acceleration capacity of the worldwide railway evaluating pre-processed data
in the wheelset bearings and the network. ASC will support the co- and features. This allows real-time
acceleration inside the car bodies operation with its entire product monitoring of trains and tracks.
(as per EN 13848). portfolio in analogue, digital and
smart form. The capabilities of ASC AiSys® smart
DB Systemtechnik GmbH – sensor systems go even further,
Deutsche Bahn’s engineering The goal of the Digital Railway however, such as the use of self-
office – can use the data obtained Solutions Alliance is to push learning algorithms for prediction
to identify irregularities in digitalisation of railway of future material fatigue. Since
the longitudinal level of the infrastructure in order to develop the sensor systems can easily be
track structure. Variations in sustainable, efficient solutions integrated in networks or clouds,
longitudinal level have a major for rail network operators and they are ideal for numerous
impact on performance levels. If transport companies in Europe and condition monitoring and predictive
there are errors in the geometry, beyond. The idea for the alliance maintenance applications in the
maintenance measures must be originated in October 2021 and railway sector. ASC AiSys® smart
taken immediately. In extreme has been continuously shaped sensor systems are also valuable in
cases, whole sections of track may and refined since, before officially artificial intelligence applications:
even have to be closed. Sensors launching in May 2022 at iaf, the by converting raw data into
using CTM allow potential damage International Exhibition on Track information they provide the
to be detected and remedied at an Technology. basis for creating digital twins, for
early stage. This has absolutely no example.
adverse effect on vehicle operation. ASC GmbH will assume an
important role within the
Smart Solutions for the DRS Alliance, for example by
contributing the company’s ASC
Railway of the Future AiSys® sensor systems, which
will serve as an ideal basis for
ASC GmbH is a founding member digitalisation of the railway
of the new Digital Railway Solutions infrastructure. Not only do ASC
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more predictable maintenance
intervals, less downtime and
reduced lifecycle costs.
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measurement technology. CALIPRI
handheld devices are well-known
and recognised across the rail
industry for providing quick,
exact and reliable wheel profile
measurement with unmatched
repeatability.
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RailEye Solutions ®
EYYES
More Safety for Railway Traffic with Artificial Intelligence
H ow do we make rail
traffic safer? How do
we avoid accidents with
with an enlarged field of view to
reduce the size of the blind spot.
RailEye® consists of several high-
all road users and classifies objects
precisely into vehicles, people
and cyclists from close range
resolution cameras and provides a up to a distance of 80m. Then it
vulnerable road users? better overall view of the vehicle’s generates an image of the traffic
exterior. Particularly in heavy traffic, situation in front of the vehicle
EYYES GmbH has been asking itself for example in the morning rush and calculates the movement of all
these and many other questions hour, the system can be a huge detected objects and relates it to
about traffic safety for years. EYYES support for the railway driver. This the movement of the vehicle. This
specialises in camera monitor system has just been selected by all happens continuously in a few
systems and artificial intelligence Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbH milliseconds and thus almost in real
for the rail sector, with locations in (AVG) and Verkehrsbetriebe (VBK) time.
Austria and Germany. Karlsruhe for retrofitting on to
existing vehicles, and it has already If an object is detected outside the
It all started with the RailEye® been in use for many years on defined danger zone, the system
as a replacement of the classic Leipzig’s trams. calculates a possible collision
exterior mirror by an electronic based on its movement vector and
camera monitoring system. Right at the spotlight are the new informs the driver. If the object
RailEye® provides very good image driving assistance solutions based remains on its path and enters
quality and meets the highest on artificial intelligence with deep the danger zone, the total time
safety requirements according neural networks. With the Front until the collision is continuously
to the SIL1 standard. This means Collision Assistant from EYYES, a calculated and a warning is issued
that the images are transmitted new timeline is beginning here in to the driver when the threshold
to the driver without delay and the railroad. The system recognises value is achieved. The driver still has
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enough time to stop the train or to
take other appropriate measures.
If automatic brake intervention is
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It’s Time for a New Gobius!
W e are now introducing
a completely new tank
monitoring system that
high), such as water, fuel and waste
tanks, at an unbeatable low price.
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Pioneering Connected Transport Through
Intelligent Solutions
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Connectivity & Wifi
journey directly via their personal to meet the ever-growing customer We will always continue to push
devices. expectations, such as smart existing barriers further & look
passenger counting, passenger forward to sharing how we do this
On the other hand, transport information systems (agnostic with our scalable range of solutions
operators continuously strive for of screens) and location-triggered at InnoTrans this year.”
increased customer satisfaction advertisement displays to name just
through enriching journeys with a few. Innovation has always been at
an increase in digital interaction the forefront for Nomad Digital.
(seat reservation, at seat ordering, We appreciate that cost efficiency is If you’re attending InnoTrans this
carriage occupancy etc.), but also a priority for industry, therefore, our month, call by the Nomad Digital
through improved fleet reliability connectivity monitoring systems Stand 260 Hall 4.1 to talk to our
and availability (rail maintenance), can provide operators with a whole team and about how we can
energy efficiency, connectivity cost range of information to allow partner with you to deliver an
optimisation and safety. optimisation and control of data enhanced passenger experience and
transfer costs. support simple, efficient operations
At Nomad Digital, we have a and maintenance. Join one of our
scalable portfolio of solutions to Xavier Champaud, Managing industry focused short talks led by
meet all of the challenges listed Director Nomad Digital comments: our experts or simply call by and say
above. Supported by our high- “From passengers who want a hello!
performance, adaptive connectivity pleasant journey with seamless
(including private trackside railway transitions from one mobility nomad-digital.com
networks), we provide an extensive to another, to operators and
range of services for both passenger maintainers who use real-time tools
devices and on-vehicle displays to inform their decisions and deliver
including wifi and internet access, an enhanced service; we are in a
real-time journey information and world of increased expectations,
rail entertainment, all in a secure whether it is digital, sustainability
cyber environment. or mobility developments. Thanks
to our quest for innovation and
To help operators deliver a seamless our research investment in AI and
passenger experience, Nomad data, Nomad Digital remains a solid
Digital continues to develop partner to support this transition
innovative, AI supported, solutions and the ever-evolving industry.
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An Unparalleled Passenger Streaming Experience
Is within Reach
M ore than ever, rail The global passenger rail that train operators can match
transportation market is expected these expectations. In particular,
passengers are to reach $307 billion in 2025, video streaming was one activity
demanding a stable and a CAGR of 6%, even after the that grew substantially during the
pandemic put a halt to most public pandemic, resulting in a spike of
robust wifi connection while
transportation. As many lifestyle 58% more time spent than prior to
onboard, especially to enable and work-related changes have 2020.
streaming of video content re-defined people’s expectations of
connectivity and consumption of With rail travel accelerating,
from the services they the internet, there is a significant passengers won’t settle for the
subscribe to. expectation among rail passengers same old experience that train
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operators delivered before the passengers indulge in at home, and stream ultra-high-definition (UHD)
pandemic. One service metric that take-up of these services has been video content as well as select live
rail operators focus on is perceived poor. On top of that, the cost to rail broadcasts, such as sporting events.
passenger journey time, which can operators of licence fees for video
be dramatically improved with content can be substantial. This led Internet connectivity is a necessity
improved onboard wifi connectivity to a poor passenger experience, for passengers and now is the time
and service options. Prior to the especially as the trend towards for rail operators to bring internet
pandemic, internet connectivity video streaming services has grown. video streaming to the absolute
while onboard ranked dead last in edge with Netskrt’s eCDN solution.
terms of passenger satisfaction, Quite simply – people already
worse even than on-time subscribe to various streaming
performance. For rail operators, services, why should location limit
the need to improve the existing them from accessing a service they
infrastructure and provide better already pay for?
internet connectivity to enhance
the overall customer experience has By combining cloud-based machine
become more critical now than ever learning with network-aware
before. edge caching, Netskrt’s edge
content delivery network (eCDN)
Netskrt has set out to shine a light delivers a completely transparent
on internet dark spots by enabling and indistinguishable streaming Click or scan the QR for
streaming services in any location. experience compared to what more information
To date, internet connectivity users experience at home. The
on passenger trains has typically Netskrt eCDN improves onboard
been so poor that passengers wifi performance and passenger
made do with simply being able satisfaction by enabling seamless
to email and perform limited web internet video streaming from
browsing. To compensate, some rail popular content delivery providers,
transportation operators provide without consuming precious train-
walled-garden video-on-demand to-internet cellular bandwidth. Once
(VOD) systems, but too often, the in place, passengers can use their
options are stale compared to what own devices and subscriptions to
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stream to your railway, reducing trains can be shown in these areas certified to conform to EMC
your return-on-investment time. and updated as trains change immunity and emission limits.
Passenger Infotainment
It can help share community throughout the day. Daktronics designs its products
and safety messages in times of to have low maintenance
severe weather or alerts for local The same reliable LED technology requirements throughout their
law enforcement. Other weather can also be used in a railway control expected lifetime of 100,000 hours
information such as temperatures room environment. High-resolution and beyond. Careful management
and outlooks can be easily pulled LED displays have seamless access of the performance of Daktronics
into the system and shared on the to multiple camera feeds, news and displays, including brightness
displays. weather information all on one adjustment and temperature
screen. monitoring, also contribute to their
Full-colour displays allow you industry-leading life expectancy.
to create an environment that Integrating the displays with the
is welcoming, informative and powerful and easy-to-use control From concourses to control rooms
entertaining. With configurable text system makes for a seamless to platforms to the control systems
size and templates for displaying production and communication that power the signage, Daktronics
content, the displays can be located solution for railways and travel provides everything needed for
to ensure excellent visibility of stations. Daktronics provides all a comprehensive railway system
content while maintaining a safe the technology, products and integration.
flow of viewers. integration to simplify the process
for railways while delivering all of
Once passengers arrive on the the needed information to their
platforms, LED signage in these passengers.
areas can provide peace-of-mind by
letting people know they are on the Daktronics displays are
correct platform at the right time. manufactured to exacting
The time of day, train and platform specifications to meet IP65
identification, and arrival and requirements for moisture and
departure times of those specific contaminant ingress. They are
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ADLINK
Accelerating Railway Digitalisation with Edge AI
R ailway transportation
has long been thought
of as conservative or ‘old
Meanwhile, the world’s growing
population continues to urbanise,
putting more pressure on railways
bottom lines. When implemented
in trucks, a 2020 study found that
driverless vehicles realised 29%
to help move more people more to 45% cost savings compared to
school’, but current trends efficiently, and over-congested those driven manually, and total
are rapidly pushing the global supply chains need every cost of vehicle ownership dropped
rail industry to digitalise possible bit of added transportation by over 15 percent. Analogous
productivity to help alleviate improvements can be found in
and embrace cutting-edge
ongoing shortages. rail transportation. AI effectively
technologies. eliminates the delays and errors
Railway efficiency is not bounded caused by humans in everyday
From an environmental standpoint, by gauge or speed. Rather, AI operation, and automated driving
rail emits over 6x less CO2 per deployed on railway computing negates the need for engineers to
passenger than air travel, making infrastructure, especially at the operate trains.
rail clearly preferable for those network edge, has tremendous
wanting to combat climate change. potential to improve operations and AI opens possibilities for a host
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of other railway applications and
improvements, including:
Edge Computing
• Biometric ticketing, which
uses AI to streamline handling
passenger fares by using body
scans (e.g. face, fingerprint or
retina) linked to passenger
payment accounts
• Delay-time prediction,
which involves AI assessing
current train statuses against
a wealth of historical data to
make informed estimates on greater AI acceleration with GPU of expertise in developing highly
train delay developments and and / or FPGA resources. In all cases, reliable and available embedded
remediation times ADLINK engineers these solutions computing systems, ADLINK is a
to deliver an optimal blend of premier supplier to the rail industry
• Fuel management, to generate performance, low-power operation that offers not only an extensive,
fewer emissions while idling by and ruggedness for surviving many cost-effective and standards-based
putting the engine into a low- years in railway environments. COTS portfolio, but also a wide
power state ADLINK prepares railway clients range of rugged fanless embedded
to seize AI’s benefits today and computers and custom solutions
• Infrastructure monitoring, make sure those benefits deliver enabled by its best-in-class ODM
wherein AI analyses real-time increasing value into the future. capabilities.
camera feeds from locations
ranging from train axles to ADLINK’s Rugged by Design ADLINK is committed to helping
wayside stations to watch for hardware survives where other rail integrators and application
obstructions, damage, or other manufacturers fall short, but developers focus on differentiating
anomalies the company focuses on more and transforming their end
than resilience. As a member of applications in train control,
• Standalone switching, the Intel® IoT Solutions Titanium rail signalling, automation and
in which AI systems and Partner and NVIDIA Preferred digitalisation. Moreover, ADLINK
machine-to-machine (M2M) Partner programmes, ADLINK can help facilitate deployments for
communications optimise train obtains access to the latest CPU onboard and wayside applications
schedules and paths and GPU technologies as well as as well as greenfield and brownfield
the highest levels of technical projects, ultimately driving safer,
ADLINK now offers a host of support from Intel and NVIDIA. smarter and more reliable railway
solutions optimised for different As a result, ADLINK small form operations.
workloads and environments. factor railway solutions provide the
Most are designed with specific performance and power savings for
advantages for AI-enhanced AI, IoT or edge railway computing
applications, such as hardware- applications.
based algorithm acceleration built
into the CPU or extensibility to add By leveraging more than 25 years
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Passengers in Public Transit Want Faster
Boarding and Transparent Fares: cEMV
Payments Make It Easy
The company has helped cities transition to modern, fully digital Bankcards are popping up
throughout Europe, Africa and ticketing and fare management everywhere these days, so why not
Latina America successfully systems. use them in public transport too?
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Ticketing
It’s pretty easy. In fact, one of the At the end of the day, the system
first such projects, in Ostrava, Czech automatically calculates the best • Best price fare policy
Republic, has shown it’s the way to fare for you depending on how • Modern and convenient
go. You can use your bankcard (or much time you’ve spent travelling. ways to pay
an emulated one on a phone, watch You might only pay for 10 minutes, • No cash or paper
or other device with a chip) when or maybe 3 x 45. If the all-day fare • Operating cost savings
you get on and also when you get is the cheapest option, that’s what
off again. No more waiting – just you get.
tap & go.
Savings of up to 85%:
savings derived from paperless
ticketing, fewer transactions, and
the flexibility of using multiple
acquirers.
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A large European
transportation system
has deployed hundreds
A less understanding driver could
remove me from the bus,” says
Erik Hansdotter, Product Manager
new fleet of Algiz rugged tablets:
first, they set the tablets to turn
on automatically via a powered
at Handheld Group, who helped vehicle dock — when the bus
of Handheld Algiz rugged implement this solution. starts, so does the computer. Then
tablets to its public buses — they enabled each unit to provide
and they’re using the tablet’s In contrast, buses equipped with internet connection to its bus
a connected rugged tablet can through tethering.
4G/LTE connection to bring
exchange information in real time:
each bus’s local network
online.
each vehicle’s server is constantly
refreshed with new data from
Using the Rugged Tablet
the central server, and on-board as a Mobile Router
Previously, ticketing systems transactions are sent to the central
would store a day’s worth of system immediately. Here’s how it works: every bus
data — such as travel card funds, in the system has its own small
number of passengers, locations
travelled, and quantity of tickets
Customised, Efficient local network (LAN), where data
is exchanged between the on-
sold — and then sync up with the Public Transport board computer and check-in and
central server while plugged into a
cable overnight. This caused some
Solution check-out points at the bus’s doors.
Handheld’s customised, efficient
significant problems, especially for bus solution allows the Algiz rugged
travel card users: The transport authority worked tablet to become a mobile router,
with its local Handheld reseller to sharing its 4G internet connection
“If a bus is on the road at 6am, develop a solution that would keep to the LAN via a plugged-in RJ45
and at 7am I fill my empty travel buses connected all day, wherever ethernet cable.
card with money from my home they travel.
computer or mobile phone, that bus When travel card users enter
will only have the data from the day The Handheld team provided two the bus, they scan their cards at
before — when my card was empty. custom settings for the agency’s the door. Funds are checked and
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debited in real time from their
online accounts, and transaction
and location information are
Ticketing
recorded in the central system.
Fare Collection
Management
Travellers who don’t have a pre-
loaded bus card can enter the bus
and purchase a paper ticket from
the driver. The Algiz rugged tablet
is mounted in a locked vehicle dock
facing the driver, who can view all cold temperatures and dust and Challenge
the available bus routes and fare water exposure. Enable public transportation
lines on the tablet’s display. vehicles to exchange data with the
Public transportation agencies also transport authority’s central server.
The driver selects the correct ticket like Handheld’s Algiz tablets for
and sells it to the passenger. When their numerous connections and Solution
the transaction is complete, the communication options. Install 4G/LTE rugged tablets with
ticketing tablet syncs travel data custom LAN tethering settings to
with the central server and sends Along with LTE connectivity, route internet connectivity to bus
ticket information wirelessly to a BT they include a built-in dedicated networks.
printer. u-blox GNSS receiver for accurate
positioning and navigation. Many Result
Rugged, Compact and transportation customers also add
an optional dedicated barcode
Real-time data exchange, including
travel card funds, ticketing
Connected scanner or eTicket RFID reader for transactions and travel analytics.
mobile ticketing applications.
Vehicle-mounted tablet computers
Click or scan the QR code to visit
run all day long, enduring heavy
use and constant engine vibrations.
Smoother Fare our website
Each night, climate control systems Enforcement and Better
are turned off and buses are parked
– most often in a garage, but
Data Tracking
sometimes outside.
This bus-mounted rugged tablet
“Our customer needed a cost- provides connectivity, efficient
efficient but rugged solution that and reliable on-board data
was also easy to install in a mount, exchange, smart ticketing, and fare
enforcement for buses, trains,
while taking up a small amount light rails, ferries and other public For more infomation contact
of space inside the bus cabin,” transportation systems.
Hansdotter says. Dave Cawsey
Keeping fleets connected not only
All Handheld computers are built improves driver and customer Country Manager UK & Ireland
rugged – with strengthened glass experiences, but also provides
screens and high protection scores accurate data and valuable travel +44 (0)1926 333 266
for withstanding strong vibrations, analytics for operators and
repeated drops, extreme hot and supervisors. [email protected]
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RUGGED COMPUTERS
FOR TOUGH ENVIRONMENTS
Laughing off the roughest weather and harshest handling, they are perfect for today’s
mobile workforce, weather it is checking mobile tickets on board a public transport
vehicle, or working outdoors building train tracks, roads and tunnels.
Learn more at
cisco.com/go/transportation
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near real-time alerts of critical other KPIs, enabling data-driven on in a faster and more proactive
events which then initiate a organisational transformation. manner.
workflow, assuring an associated
Digital Solutions
action and providing an audit
trail. For example, smart analytics
Introducing Innovation This will help inform flexible
options for Future Railway Mobile
can monitor the tracks and other from a Secure Communications System (FRMCS)
restricted areas, triggering alerts
when someone trespasses –
Foundation in the future, enabling railway
operators to take advantage of new
pushing an alert to a staff member’s innovative technology to modernise
device and auditing their response. At the foundation of the TSIP train services.
It can also monitor other aspects initiative is a high-speed, next-
of safety, planning and passenger generation telecoms network for Through proven and well-
experience, such as gateline queues, station and train enabling the rail established standards-based
crowd density or even the number industry to move into a digital technologies, Cisco Connected Rail
of people taking luggage on the world. Network infrastructure for can help maximise implementation
escalators. Sensors can monitor rail operations is already highly success and, significantly reduce
aspects such as environmental complex – with both fixed and installation risk, cost and
conditions, for instance air quality mobile requirements to connect deployment time. These solutions
in stations (which may be impacted trains, trackside, depots and can help achieve your safety,
by trains idling unnecessarily) stations. Once you add sensors and mobility and efficiency objectives.
or watching for early signs of smart devices, the need for secure,
crumbling cliffs at the trackside. reliable and scalable connectivity To learn more, visit Cisco at
becomes even greater. InnoTrans (Hall 7.1B, Booth
For station operators this remote 230) or contact Scott Lantis at
monitoring and sensor insight TSIP will investigate a variety of [email protected]
can reduce delays and enhance mobility solutions, including Cisco
performance. SiYtE not only focuses Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul
on analytics, events and workflow (CURWB), 5G and mmWave
– but also monitors trends over technology. Placing 5G and wifi
time, and between data points. connectivity at the core of the
This enables the development railway infrastructure means
of proactive insights that can be outputs from smart CCTV and
aligned directly to financial and sensor technology can be acted
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understand the train’s current
operating environment. When
lower maintenance costs; extend
life cycles of tracks, trains, and
Deliver Innovative
this information is also used equipment; and provide passengers Railway Technologies,
Digital Solutions
alongside the Intel® Distribution of with improved reliability of railway Solutions and Strategies
OpenVINO™ toolkit and advanced operations alongside a better
software algorithms at the network overall experience to Operators
edge, the train control centre
receives an intelligent, 360-degree Passenger Experience As railway operators get back on
view of the surrounding scene. This Automated Fare Collection (AFC) track after years of uncertainty,
enables the system to detect and Systems they face new challenges,
classify obstacles like oncoming heightened expectations and
trains, maintenance workers or An AFC system consists of a shrinking budgets that you can
animals and trigger safety-based variety of edge components help them address. With advanced,
corrective actions, such as warning which allow passengers to enjoy intelligent railway technology
alerts and braking for drivers and contactless transaction options, from Intel and our global partner
alerts for trackside maintenance smart ticketing and less-congested ecosystem, you can guide railway
workers. gateways. In addition to providing companies’ transformation to
a new, enhanced passenger smart railways that help improve
Predictive Maintenance experience, Intel-based AFC passenger experiences, safety and
Smart Pantograph-Catenary systems help railway operators operational efficiency.
Monitoring Systems (PCMSs) increase operational efficiency.
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ZÖLLNER p.261
Depot Equipment
Zonegreen p.263
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik p.266
Track Materials
Pandrol p.269
HIRD Group p.272
J. Lanfranco & Cie p.275
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Track Inspection & Repair
Zetica Rail p.280
ENSCO Rail p.281
Amberg Technologies p.282
Geotechnical Solutions
GEOfabrics p.283
Calenberg Ingenieure p.286
Sol Solution p.288
Cabling Solutions
Roxtec p.298
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A Key Player in Railway Electrification Since the Very
Beginning
S ince 1928 Gruppo Bonomi’s production units have specialised in the engineering and
production of solutions to support electrical conductivity and insulation. Our particular
expertise lies in the railway, energy and custom sectors.
Over the last 10 years the group and production flexibility, which continuous improvement in the
has broadened its product base supports customer requirements engineering experience, highly
and expertise by acquisition, from component specification to customised projects and more
establishing itself as an overall line design. efficient and sustainable solutions.
international market leader. For many years Bonomi has been
For over 40 years we have been supporting international clients in
Bonomi has been involved in rail working in profitable partnerships designing and engineering many
electrification from its inception and close collaborations with the overhead contact lines.
providing high-performance and technical offices of the railway
innovative solutions in overhead authorities to develop railway/ We both realise brand new
line technology (from 1.5 to 25kV). tramway and underground electrification projects and renew
Gruppo Bonomi offers design overhead lines. This ensures a old lines with the most modern
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standards of the sector. number of low bridges in the UK). £15K savings per location based on
Significant support was provided industry feedback. Another benefit
Electrification
Our design and engineering from the Gruppo Bonomi technical of the Omnia TTC is its reduced
specialists support our customers team to Network Rail in refining visual impact over lattice steel
in new electrification and the the Series 2 and UK Master Series designs, a strong point for Omnia
upgrading of existing lines. drawings. in general and an important factor
in the public’s experience of the rail
Gruppo Bonomi in the Other investments through CP5
included significant UK stocks of the
network.
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Product Innovations
By: Til Arkenberg, Productmanager ZÖLLNER Signal GmbH
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information about the location of
the system and the logbook are
provided. Status changes of all
integrated components are listed
chronologically. In the future, the
portfolio of existing products with
a connection to the ZCloud, such
as those planned for the Zöllner
Speed Control Unit (ZGP), will be
further expanded. In the long-term,
almost all products should benefit
from the fact that the information
is available in the cloud at any time, PDF Datasheet MPX
independent of location and device,
via login.
www.zoellner.de
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OF LIVING?
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safe working solutions
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derailers, linked to road end panels
that control vehicle movements.
Depot Equipment
Staff log on to the road end panels
via RFID tags that record where
they are working. Access permission
for trains will then only be given
if the road is clear. After a derailer
has been lowered, a shunt signal
shows a proceed aspect, at which
point audible and visual warnings
are activated to signify imminent
danger.
Tried and Tested checks and by using a local supply world’s most advanced maintenance
chain, the firm has total control of facilities, including depots serving
Quality is the key to ensuring depot the manufacturing process, whilst the metro systems in Dubai, Doha
protection has a real and lasting minimising its carbon footprint. and HCMT in Melbourne, Australia.
impact on the welfare of staff and Zonegreen also works extensively
DPPS leads the way. The result of this commitment across the UK and has contributed
to quality is that all DPPS to high-profile projects such as
Zonegreen’s system is tested, during installations meet the performance Thameslink, Crossrail and the
and post-construction, to prove requirements of SIL2 – an Intercity Express Programme.
it exceeds the highest regulatory independent assessment of the
standards and offers unrivalled relative risk reduction provided The firm will be showcasing its
reliability. At its heart is the concept by a safety system. This has been flagship safety system at InnoTrans
of ‘distributed intelligence’, which achieved by employing standardised in Berlin from 20–23 September.
means there is no master controller hardware and software that has Visitors will find Zonegreen in the
or any signal point failure. been assessed as a whole system, British Pavilion (Hall 2.2) on Stand
instead of relying on compliant off- 230G, where they will be able to see
Empty coaching stock movements the-shelf components and software DPPS in action and learn about its
(predominantly in depots) make of unknown pedigree. wide-ranging capabilities.
up only 4% of the train service
nationally, yet account for almost DPPS is the only depot safety
20% of SPADs, highlighting the system on the market that For more information, contact
need for derailers to be readily is independently certified to Zonegreen
available to provide physical comply with the electromagnetic on +44 114 230 0822,
protection to staff. They are compatibility (EMC) standards, visit www.zonegreen.co.uk or
required to operate under which define the frequency range follow the firm
significant forces when called into and limit of unnecessary radiation on Twitter: @zonegreen.
action, meaning quality products emitted by electrical devices,
are essential if reliable results are to preventing interference or similar
be achieved. problems. Its latest RFID panel
is also certified by Eurofins to
All derailers provided by Zonegreen meet the EN standards for radio
are produced to the highest emissions and railways.
standard, fabricated by coded
welders and supported by material
certificates. Likewise, its road end
Working Worldwide
panels undergo 3,000 independent DPPS is installed some of the
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Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Enjoys Further International Success
with Lucrative Major Projects
P faff Verkehrstechnik’s
international business
is currently growing
Mobility are maintained. They are
considered state-of-the-art multiple
unit trains that were first presented
New Multiple Units
between Tel Aviv and
exceptionally well, as shown
at InnoTrans 2014. In 2018, Pfaff Jerusalem
Verkehrstechnik was awarded the
by various successfully major contract to equip the entire
completed major projects, workshop of the depot. In addition In 2017, the operator, the state
to track systems, it also includes, railway company Israel Railways,
such as the equipping of
among other things, an axle decided to use a total of 60 double-
a new railway depot in changing system, multiple lifting decker Desiro HC multiple units
Ashkelon, Israel. tables, mobile lifting jacks, hydraulic with 330 carriages on the railway
support jacks, turntables and roof line between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem,
This is where electric trains of the working platforms (‘flying carpets’) which were to run in units of four
type Desiro HC (High Capacity) for maintenance work on the train and six-carriage trains. The six-
from the manufacturer Siemens roofs. carriage trains with a length of over
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150m offer space for 655 seats. therefore be driven on by the entire the hall and thus along the entire
Depot Equipment
multiple unit without any problems. length of the train.
The railway line from Tel Aviv to
Jerusalem is a 56km new line and as
such the first ever electrified line in
Tracks for Measurement Each ‘flying carpet’ has two
hydraulically lowerable gondolas
Israel. The pairs of trains that have and Maintenance that can be operated either as a
already been delivered and now run pair or individually. The gondolas
here every day can reach speeds of A 60m track section for measuring have electric extension modules
up to 160km/h. vertical wheel and wheelset forces to bridge the gap to the train and
according to EN 15654-2 was thus facilitate access to the roof.
As part of the new-build project, designed with a height tolerance Telescopic guardrails can be used to
a depot was built in Ashkelon to of less than 1mm over the entire secure the working area all around
maintain the Desiro HC multiple measuring range. This allows the for safe working on the roof. To
units already in service. Pfaff axle loads of individual bogies to simplify the removal of components
Verkehrstechnik delivered the be determined with the help of and their onward transport,
material for the depot in 2020 two integrated pairs of measuring vertically movable cranes were
and started the installation on beams located in the centre of the installed between the gondolas.
site in December of that year. At measuring track. These can also be controlled
that time strict restrictions on remotely via radio control.
entry were in place – therefore Three elevated tracks with a
the installation was mainly carried
out by local subcontractors under
length of 150m are located 0.85m
above the hall floor. The pit depth
Remove Axles and
the supervision and responsibility is 1.75m. A catwalk between the Inspect Wheels
of Pfaff Verkehrstechnik. Recently,
in spring 2022, it was possible
supports facilitates access to the
vehicle during maintenance. An
Ergonomically
to complete the final tests, auxiliary rail system for hydraulic
In addition to the elevated tracks,
acceptances and training. workbenches was installed in the
pit itself. For example, a mobile ground-level tracks were also laid.
In the area of the elevated tracks,
High-Precision, lifting table in the pit area can be
used to remove even very heavy there are mobile axle-changing
Synchronised Lifting components weighing up to one systems, consisting of two pairs of
track bridges, four support jacks
Jack System tonne. Stationary hydraulic lifting
tables for loads of up to 2.25t then and a mobile hydraulic lifting table
move these loads between the floor with a load capacity of 25t. With
Now 24 mobile lifting jacks – each and the elevated track. this system, axles can be removed
with a load capacity of 15t – are at two positions and stored and
used to completely lift the trains for
maintenance and servicing work.
‘Flying Carpets’ for retrieved on special axle pallets with
an electric pallet truck.
The entire lifting jack system is Ergonomic Work on the
controlled by frequency converters,
whereby the synchronisation of
Roof In addition, Pfaff Verkehrstechnik
has supplied six hydraulic support
the individual lifting jacks makes
jacks with a load capacity of 11t
it possible to lift a train within a For maintenance and repair work in
to lift bogies in pairs at the axle
precision range of +/- 2.5mm. In the roof area of the trains, all three
addition, two manual turntables maintenance tracks were equipped bearings. This allows the wheels to
with a diameter of 4000mm were with so-called ‘flying carpets’. These be turned and inspected for defects.
installed in the depot to move cradles are suspended from crane A specially supplied service lift for
bogies between the different hall runways on the hall ceiling and 2t loads transports the components
areas. The turntables are suitable can be moved over a wide range from the ground floor to the
for an axle load of 25t and can of 175m along the entire length of warehouse on the first floor.
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Versatile Solutions for
All Maintenance and
Repair Work
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de/pfaff-silberblau
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Am Silberpark 2-8
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Pandrol
Under Sleeper Pads in Heavy Haul: Extending
the Life of the Railway
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In the long term, maintenance costs
are reduced and the life of the track
superstructure is extended. There is
Track Materials
less rail corrugation (especially on
curves). The frequency of levelling,
lining and tamping (LLT) can be
reduced by a minimum factor of
two.
On Track to Carbon
Neutral (SRS Product
Pandrol’s CO2-neutral Under Sleeper Pad
Range)
Pandrol Receives World First with Pandrol’s Under Sleeper Pads organisations and companies across
saves 3,000 tyres from landfill or the world.
CO2-Neutral Label for Under
burning.
Sleeper Pad
During their own life-cycle, Under
Pandrol is fully committed to Sleeper Pads will also contribute
Global rail fastening specialist
helping to reduce the impact of to reducing the carbon footprint
Pandrol has underlined its
remaining CO2 emissions from of railway lines, by increasing their
commitment to working
Under Sleeper Pad production, by lifespan and reducing the need for
collaboratively towards global
financing labelled green energy maintenance.
carbon neutrality, supporting
production projects in developing
certified climate projects across
countries. Thomas Lorent, Head of Sustainable
the world to reduce its total carbon
Resilient Systems (SRS) at Pandrol,
impact.
Pandrol’s ambitious approach to this comments: “Last year, we took
product has an outstanding impact, action to understand the carbon
Pandrol’s Under Sleeper Pads (USPs) verified by Belgian-accredited footprint of the Pandrol SRS
are made from end-of-life tyres, inspection and certification products, conducting a full life-
using around 2.3kg per sleeper, organisation Vinçotte. cycle assessment. Since then,
producing a carbon footprint that is we have taken action to reduce
less than half of the same product This commitment contributes to the our environmental footprint for
made using virgin material. Every collective goals of carbon neutrality the products which can be most
kilometre of railway track installed Pandrol shares with many other improved.
www.pandrol.com
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HIRD Group
HIRD Group: Delivering Innovation, Sustainability
and Longevity as Standard
T he HIRD Group is a
collection of companies
delivering a wide range of
market-leading solutions to the rail
industry that improve efficiencies
and provide longevity. Possessing •
in rail or as kits for installation
at site
Pre-curving and twisting of rail
specialist industry knowledge, to a variety of rail profiles
sustainable and innovative the HIRD Group develops ground- • Cold Bolt Hole Expansion (CBX)
solutions across the UK and breaking solutions from inception kits, a preventative system
European rail industry and to installation, working closely and to reduce rail breakages,
collaboratively with its clients from track-related incidents and
beyond.
design to delivery. derailments
• End Post Life Enhancement kits,
Comprised of HIRD Rail Services Across the group we supply: used for the rapid and cost-
(HRS), HIRD Rail Development effective, in-service repair of
(HRD), Trough-Tec Systems (TTS) • Our range of ‘STB’* Insulated insulated rail joints
and HRD BV, the Group provides Rail Joints, supplied pre-installed • The PRISMA range of anti-
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Coated joints
trespass, suicide prevention and extensive programme of • Locations with high humidity
systems testing that comprised:
• Green Trough cable HRD has also developed an IBJ that
management and anti-slip • Extensive laboratory life-cycle utilises a shorter multi-groove
walkway systems c/w optional testing pin assembly that improves track
handrail • Sample testing in our state-of- maintainability, enabling tamping to
the-art purpose-built coating take place without risking damage
*Simply the Best facility in Doncaster (UK) to the point, supporting improved
• In-track testing on European track quality that in turn extends
As a group and as individual customers’ rail infrastructure joint life. These seemingly simple
companies we are consistently changes to our product design are
and constantly identifying and Years on we are proud of the fact indicative of our attention to detail,
delivering new ways of improving that our Coated IBJs improve that is always driven by a desire
our products to ensure our clients network reliability, adding value to provide the best product that
see tangible benefits across and reducing whole life costs for can respond to clients’ needs and
safety, efficiency and sustainability our clients, ultimately helping keep problems as they evolve, and always
measurables. This simultaneously the travelling customer as safe as with safety and sustainability at the
supports our ethos of supplying possible. These IBJs are installed in heart of the solution.
only the best products that have extremely testing environments,
been developed and designed in where product integrity and
collaboration with our customers. durability is crucial such as the
Sustainability in Practice
following problem areas:
One such example of this is the The HIRD Group is wholly
HRS Coated Insulated Block Joint • Coastal routes exposed to committed not only to being an
(IBJ) the design of which includes a saltwater exemplar for product development,
hard wearing, electrically resistant, • Level crossings subjected to salt but also in being as sustainable a
durable waterproof coating capable and grit spreading supplier as possible. Many of our
of extending IBJ life expectancy • Locations such as tunnels products, specifically our cable
to over 15 years. This protective where metal filing debris often management and anti-trespass
coating was subject to a thorough accumulates systems are manufactured
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PRISMA anti-trespass pads
from recycled waste that would pieces of a jigsaw puzzle and will Simply the Best
otherwise go to landfill. form a complete matrix to cover
any specified area for in-track or We are delighted to announce that
The PRISMA anti-trespass system, off-track deployment. Weighing we will be exhibiting at InnoTrans,
manufactured from recycled only 42kg means installations can where we will be showcasing our
aircraft tyres, is an effective be carried out by a two-person products and services, including
solution to the problem of team without the need for lifting the STB insulated rail joint, and
undesired and unauthorised rail equipment, which is more labour- demonstrating our commitment
access by trespassers, vandals, friendly as well as cost-effective. to innovation and sustainability.
cable thieves or people who have Come and meet us at the Hird Rail
suicidal intentions, problems which This ease of installation is also a key Development Stand in Hall 25,
are unfortunately rife across the feature of our cable-management Stand 300.
railway. and walkway systems, as detailed
in this video. Wherever possible we hirdgroup.org
Aware of the environmental and work with our clients to address
financial impacts of materials- direct and indirect challenges, to [email protected]
handling the design of the anti- provide safer working conditions
trespass pads means that their for our trackside colleagues,
installation is simple and cost ensure the most reliable railway
efficient and negates the need for for our customers and uphold
expensive machinery on site. Each our commitment to sustainability
of the panels slot together like throughout.
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J. Lanfranco factory
A n ISO 9001-certified company since 1998, we have since then made safety-critical
fasteners our speciality. We are also known as a reliable supplier and manufacturer.
The Lanfranco product range is increases the safety of the rolling The most relevant example
as diverse as it is specific, due to stock as well the track where many might be the fastening of railway
the large diversity of applications. applications such as splice joint crossings like diamond junctions
Our products will make any critical bars, crossings, signalling, catenaries for freight cars in Canada that must
bolted assembly secure. The use and electrical connection depends handle severe climatic conditions
of Lanfranco’s self-locking nuts on a good assembly. and heavy vehicles.
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J. Lanfranco products
The track is generally poorly Our double slot nuts, all-metal experience and its products adapted
maintained (overloaded freight and reusable ESL, THU and ERM to the railway sector, whether it is
vehicles, high temperatures). (data sheets available on www. construction or maintenance, track
lanfranco.fr), can prevent you from or rolling stock, freight or passenger
Obviously, it’s not the only stopping a production line or losing rail.
place where you can find severe an electrical connection as well as
problems. Splice joint bars also reducing your maintenance costs. The best way would be to get in
face severe conditions, and the touch with us or to meet us directly
track is far from being first on Each product may have a more at InnoTrans Hall 8.2, Stand 330.
the list for maintenance. Difficult appropriate specificity than another
access to some parts of the depending on your application. It is
network combined with the lack of important to know the environment
availability of maintenance teams and the working conditions to offer Contact Us
always lead to the same issue: you the most suitable self-locking
loosening. nut. Each product meets a standard J. Lanfranco & Cie
(functional characteristic, surface
Rolling stock, as well as interiors, treatments...) and traceability is 37, avenue de Saint-Mandé
bogies, shock absorbers, brakes and fully available. 75012 Paris
door and window fastenings require
safety, speed and reliability. Our parts can be designed +33 (0)1 40 04 92 30
and created according to your
The J. Lanfranco slotted nuts have needs thanks to our engineering [email protected]
proved for many years that they are department.
lanfranco.fr
fully adapted for those applications
and are reliable at dealing with This is a field in perpetual evolution,
loosening difficulties. and we can support you. Improved
maintenance through a better
Whatever the environment – cold, choice of critical fasteners is
heat, humidity, corrosion – our essential.
self-locking nuts bring added value
with a longer lifespan as well as This is where the company
lower costs and maintenance times. J. Lanfranco intervenes with its
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Trackside Power Solutions
DC Motor for Points Machine
160VAC and 400VAC
• Consumes 28W
• Micro-controller-based driver for accurate control
• Reverse polarity and direction protection
• Locked rotor protection
• Input under / over voltage protection
• Sealed bearing
• Constant speed over entire operating range of input
supply
If you’re interested in finding out how Globe Scott Motors can support your
business, get in touch with Globe Scott Motors Director Niyatee Cangi
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Level Crossing
Condition
Ballast Deficit
Ballast Ballast
Fouling Surplus
Track Drainage
Wet Bed
Free Draining Layer
Ballast Thickness
Sleeper Quality
Ballast Pockets
Zetica House
Southfield Road, Eynsham
Oxfordshire, OX29 4JB
United Kingdom
Come Visit Us
Hall 25, Stand 100
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WE ARE AMBERG.
AMBERG ENGINEERING AMBERG LOGLAY AMBERG TECHNOLOGIES HAGERBACH TEST GALLERY
Anti-Pumping
Geocomposite
ing
We’re attend
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TrackTex success. It’s now accepted
as the most cost-effective way of
preventing and correcting mud
Geotechnical Solutions
pumping failure by many rail
operators.
TrackTex +
Geogrid: Additional
Reinforcement, Long-
Term Reassurance
Not all ballast contamination is
equal – and some trackbeds face
more serious issues, calling for
additional reinforcement. With
this problem in mind, a version it’s a proven solution to problems Rob Hepworth, Sector Manager at
of TrackTex has been developed faced by rail operators. GEOFabrics explains, “TrackTex is
that incorporates a geogrid on the go-to solution for preventing
top – TrackTex G. This is a specialist GEOfabrics’s Dutch partner and the migration of subgrade fines
solution for areas of track with a distributor of TrackTex, Alom, has on a trackbed. In combination
low bearing capacity. recently experienced an increased with a Geogrid, this provides
use of TrackTex G with ProRail in the reinforcement to the subgrade. Out
So How Does TrackTex G Netherlands – not just in problem
areas but across other projects. For
of the four geosynthetic functions
required on a trackbed, TrackTex G
Work? areas with pumping issues, TrackTex performs them all in one product,
G not only prevents fine particle giving users and engineers peace of
There are three main functions migration but the addition of the mind that no geotechnical failure
of TrackTex, when it’s used geogrid mitigates the risk of failure, will occur.”
between ballast and the due to low CBR, providing additional
subgrade: separation, filtration peace of mind. Find Out More Here:
and drainage.
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PERMANENT WAY SYSTEMS PROTECTED BY CALENBERG
Get in touch
Calenberg Ingenieure GmbH
Am Knübel 2-4 | 31020 Salzhemmendorf Germany | Tel. + 49 51 53 – 94 00-0 | [email protected] | www.calenberg-ingenieure.de
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Geotechnical Solutions
Special Elastomer Materials for Railway Superstructures
T he Calenberg product
range comprises special
elastomer materials made
complex. The mass-spring-system
achieves a natural frequency of
11Hz, meets the specifications and
provides optimal protection.
from high-grade natural
and synthetic rubbers for The realisation of the Nieuwegein
various fields of application city project includes the
construction of about 2000 new
in building construction and
flats, a tram and bus stop, space
rail infrastructure. for gastronomy, new walking
Ciprotec6018
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S ol Solution (geotechnical
consultancy) has
developed innovative
world. Most track is ballasted, old
and has been maintained and partly
renewed to mainly meet the change
track characterisation based on
the coupled use of geophysical
and geotechnical tests, providing
of rolling stock (from steam train the asset manager with key
methodologies and tools to diesel, to electric) and safety point indicators helping with the
for stealth geophysical / standards. optimisation of the maintenance /
geotechnical investigations, renewal strategy. This methodology
Given the extent of these existing complies with all the constraints
to help ballasted track
networks and the global trend of revenue service lines (limited
infrastructure managers towards increasing capacity and possession time, difficult access,
with maintenance / renewal safety, the asset manager needs non-destructive testing etc.)
planning on revenue service decision-making support for
lines. maintenance / renewal programmes Fig.1 – GPR Setup and
taking into account existing Pandoscope® Test
substructure features such as
Rail is the most sustainable mode geotechnical properties. First, we would set up continuous
of transport in these trying monitoring of the railway
times of climate change. Railway To address this new need of the substructure thanks to GPR
infrastructure is widely spread out industry, Sol Solution has developed acquisition that could be run
in many developed countries of the a new methodology for railway at more than 80km/h. The data
Fig 1
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processing would provide the
location of homogeneous and
poor conditions sections (humidity,
Geotechnical Solutions
fouling, mud…).
Younes HADDANI
+33 (0)6 85 93 55 68
[email protected]
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system for a batch of tricky jobs
running across a number of bridges
around the city of Darmstadt, near
Frankfurt in Germany.
Innovative Solution
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serving as roadside barriers as the
route led to the railway station in Contact the experienced technical experts at Complete Composite
town. The images of the job show Systems, the product’s exclusive UK distributor, for enquiries and
just how adaptable ARCOSYSTEM® advice on how ARCOSYSTEM® can safely contain the cabling for your
can be, and how the bespoke rail application:
range of brackets can secure the
troughing to a variety of surfaces.
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mobility – for safe, sustainable and long-lasting railways of premium quality.
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the joining of rails, modern construction of railway track, and inspection and main-
tenance of your track infrastructure. The unique global network of experts gives
you access to the international range of products and services of Goldschmidt –
right where you are, via your local contact person, backed by the power of the
entire group.
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Soundim
Soundim’s Modular Design Makes Sound
Barrier Installation Quick and Easy
295
challenges related to traditional the two and four-metre length including tram and subway systems.
noise barrier installation. barrier components easy to move
and slot into place. They work across all track
“They are very easy to install conditions and structures, and are
compared to conventional sound “The fence blocks are lightweight suitable for use on:
barriers,” says Tuomo Viitala, an enough that two people can carry
inspector who worked closely with and mount these easily, without the • Varying and difficult terrain
Soundim on the approval of its need of a machine,” Lepistö points • Curved tracks
barriers by the Finnish Transport out. • Bridges
Authority. • Any structures with special
Their low weight also makes the fixtures
“No landscaping or foundation barriers ideal for installation in
work is needed as barriers can
be installed directly into existing
challenging environments, such
as those with limited access or
Maintenance Simplified
ballast. This means rail operators hilly terrain, as they are easier to
don’t need to acquire extra land or transport than their traditional Soundim has also factored in
investigate ground conditions, plus counterparts. the maintenance needs of rail
barriers can be installed alongside operators by incorporating a
operational railway tracks, avoiding Finally, if for any reason part of hinge mechanism into its product
unnecessary downtime.” the barrier needs to be moved or design. This allows the barriers to
removed, it’s as simple as taking be individually lowered or even
No heavy construction takes place out the relevant components and removed, and provides easy access
either. The barrier is fastened removing the poles. These can then to the integrated cable channels.
directly into the trackbed with only be reinstalled and reconstructed
metal fixing poles and the use of when and wherever needed. “This is one of our unique features,”
lightweight drills. says Jukka Näräkkä, Head of
Suitable for All Rail Business Development at Soundim.
Lightweight Projects
“Its flexibility means you can lower
the barrier without having to
Components dismantle it, which is very useful in
The noise barriers’ modular design case there’s a need for maintenance
This is in part thanks to the use of also means they are well suited to work, or a large shipment travelling
lightweight materials, which make any rail project – new or retrofit – through.”
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Benefits of Soundim “It’s a pleasure to work with
Soundim, it’s effortless and
Find Out How Soundim
Noise Barriers rewarding. So much time has been Can Help You
spent perfecting the design of the
Clearly, Soundim’s product design product that the barriers are very Soundim is keen to hear from
minimises the time, costs and simple and quick to install. We call it any rail operators interested in
downtime rail operators face when ‘big boy Lego’,” he laughs. discussing how the company could
installing noise barriers along their create a bespoke rail noise barrier
network. “We have worked together on solution to fit their specific needs.
several rail projects, the latest
“With Soundim barriers you can being Lauritsala station in For more information on Soundim
protect an area from railway noise southeast Finland. Here it took and its railway noise barriers, please
in a matter of weeks, compared us approximately two days to visit www.soundim.fi/.
to months if you were installing a install all the pillars, and within
conventional solution,” says Viitala. two weeks we had installed all the
barrier components, completed the
“For example, when we worked finishing work and handed over the
on the Helsinki Ring project, project.”
we installed approximately 200
metres of barrier per day with just
one machine and a crew of four,”
highlights Näräkkä.
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T
When water leaks in, revenue leaks and operational reliability in both
he Roxtec sealing system out. new construction and retrofit
for cables, conduits projects. The Roxtec system
and pipes is used in many When rats bite, communication is saves time at each stage of the
countries in traction power broken and travellers cannot buy project process and further during
tickets anymore. Signalling shelters maintenance and expansion, since
substations, cable trenches,
need protection to ensure there spare capacity to add new cables is
railway stations, tunnels, are no accidents and to avoid costly built in from the start.
shelters and cabinets along downtime. With Roxtec solutions,
the tracks. equipment is also protected against
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The seals are fire rated and can vibration.
shield an area against smoke, gas,
water ingress, humidity and dust Roxtec seals meet safety
while assuring protection from requirements for flammability,
rodents, vibration, cable pull and smoke emission and toxicity for
also current surge. rail and service tunnels as well as
for railway stations. The seals can
Rail engineering is focused on be installed around existing cables
ensuring safe operations with
large investments going into the
railways – and there are also the
climate change challenges we must
prepare for with various types of
flooding posing an increased risk
and triggering associated costs.
There are reliable ways to seal cable,
conduit and pipe penetrations and
thereby secure operations – and
avoid expensive damage. Improving
Roxtec solutions for underground foundations in all infrastructure
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Supplier Spotlight
Supplier Hall & Stand
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Evident/OLYMPUS Hall 23 Stand 960
FFG Werke GmbH Hall 22 Stand 730
Finnblast Oy Hall 6.2 Stand 200
FinnProfiles Hall 3.1 Stand 512
FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes Hall 15.1 Stand 380
Frauscher Sensor Technology Hall 27 Stand 270
Hall 4.2 Stand 150p
FreiLacke Hall 8.1 Stand 300
Frequentis Hall 4.1 Stand 450
GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH Hall 20 Stand 240
Globe Scott Motors Pvt. Ltd. Hall 24 Stand 500
Goldschmidt Hall 25 Stand 500
griwecolor Hall 8.1 Stand 300
Gruppo Bonomi Hall 22 Stand 250
HAKEL Hall 9 Stand 255
Handheld Group AB Hall 6.1 Stand 102
Harsco Rail Hall 25 Stand 555
Hedemora Turbo & Diesel AB Hall 18 Stand 225
Henkel Hall 8.2 Stand 395
Holmatro Hall 23 Stand 770
HÜBNER Hall 1.2 Stand 120
IGW Hall 20 Stand 460
Industrilas Hall 3.1 Stand 460
INPS Group Hall 8.2 Stand 480
intreXis AG Hall 17 Stand 165
KONČAR Hall 3.2 Stand 470
Lantal Textiles Hall 1.1 Stand 380
LiveEO GmbH Hall 7.1a Stand 440
Mankiewicz Hall 8.2 Stand 230
Masats Hall 3.1 Stand 360
Mechan Hall 2.2 Stand 230
Miner Enterprises, Inc. Hall 9 Stand 550
MöllerWerke Hall 3.1 Stand 662
Multitel ASBL Hall A, CityCube Stand 150
Netskrt Systems Inc. Hall 6.1 Stand 113
netwiss Hall 5.1 Stand 242
300
NEXCOM International Co., Ltd. Hall 4.1 Stand 310
Nexeya Canada – A Hensoldt Company Hall 6.1 Stand 235
NEXTSENSE GmbH Hall 23 Stand 560
Nokia Hall 4.1 Stand 360
Nomad Digital Hall 4.1 Stand 260
Pandrol Hall 23 Stand 250
PaxLife Innovations Hall B, CityCube Stand 200
Perrone Performance Leathers and Textiles Hall 1.1 Stand 800
Petrosoft.pl Hall 6.1 Stand 120
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik GmbH Hall 1.2 Stand 440
Polarteknik Hall 3.1 Stand 730
PowerRail Hall 18 Stand 170
Premium Power Supplies Hall 17 Stand 110
PSI Repair Services Hall 6.2 Stand 861
Radionika Ltd. Hall 7.1b Stand 425
Rail Vision Ltd Hall 9 Stand 455
ROBEL Hall 26 Stand 470
Roxtec International AB Hall 15.1 Stand 255
Hall 22 Stand 280
Seisenbacher GmbH Hall 1.1 Stand 580
SENSIT s.r.o Hall 27 Stand 701
Skeleton Technologies Hall 7.2b Stand 200
SKF Hall 22 Stand 670
Sol Solution Hall 5.2 Stand 415
Specialinsert srl Hall 8.1 Stand 455
Sqills Hall 27 Stand 230
Stäubli Electrical Connectors Hall 12 Stand 350
STIMIO Hall 11.2 Stand 270
TECHNO-ELEC Hall 11.2 Stand 270
Televic GSP Hall 2.1 Stand 510
Hall 4.2 Stand 150f
Texat decor engineering AG Hall 1.1 Stand 640
Texelis Hall 20 Stand 570
Treadmaster Flooring Hall 3.1 Stand 820
TSL-ESCHA GmbH Hall 27 Stand 480
U-Lift Hall 3.1 Stand 732
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VR FleetCare Hall 6.2 Stand 617
Výzkumný Ústav Železniční (VUZ) Hall 27 Stand 551
Wavetrain Systems AS Hall 22 Stand 120
Wikov Hall 20 Stand 340
Witt Solutions GmbH Hall B, CityCube Stand 220
Yellow Window Hall 2.2 Stand 610
Zetica Rail Hall 5.2 Stand 870
ZF Group Hall 20 Stand 580
ZÖLLNER Signal GmbH Hall 25 Stand 565
Zonegreen Hall 2.2 Stand 230
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