Rail Automation

To guarantee success in different markets such as mainline, mass transit or freight railways, you need long-standing transport expertise. This is exactly what our experts as well as our customers bring to the table. Joint know-how guarantees the constant development of new, intelligent mobility solutions and a broad product portfolio that goes beyond the mere range of functionality. So that you can guarantee availability, enhance passenger experience, and be prepared for the future.

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Solutions for mainline and regional railways

Increase capacity, safety and reliability with intelligent infrastructure


Railway transformation is becoming reality – especially in the area of transport infrastructure. Everything is becoming connected and moving towards automated driving based on traffic demand.

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Solutions for mass transit railways

Make passengers happier with intelligent mass transit infrastructure

 

What passengers want is a fast, safe, efficient and reliable way of getting around cities. With Siemens, you can rely on scalable solutions to boost the performance, reliability and cost efficiency of your mass transit lines.

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Solutions for freight railways, industrial mining and yards

Move your goods with maximum availability, efficiency and safety

 

Explore opportunities for freight, industrial mining and yards through the digitalization of your transport infrastructure – to improve operational efficiency and flexibility as well as to guarantee availability.

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Digitalization

 

Tap the advantages of a connected and demand-driven mobility ecosystem

 

With digitalization comes new opportunities for operators and passengers alike. Rely on our experience that will help to make your digital transformation become reality.

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Rail Automation portfolio

Automatic Train Control

Meet the challenges of rail operation with Siemens technologies for automated driving.

Interlocking System

Modern, compliant solutions enabling safe rail operations around the globe.

Operations control systems

Tap on state-of-the-art information processing for cost-effective, sustainable mobility.

Telematic systems

Count on increased efficiency, safety and transparency in freight transportation with CTmobile.

Wayside, Crossing and On-board products

The key to maximum availability, sustainability – and safety.

Digital station solutions and railway communication

Improve throughput, provide better customer value, and save on OPEX with Siemens.

Yard and depot solutions

Maximize the throughput of your yards, depots and terminals for efficient rail operations.

Secure connectivity

Secure your data flows and infrastructure with Siemens’ Data Capture Unit (DCU).

Train and Capacity Planning

TPS solutions for train and capacity planning enable network providers and operators to make the most of their infrastructure.

Products for rail automation that offer more than just functionality

References

VDE 8
Germany
Mainline

ETCS Level 2 on a new line, VDE 8

  • Travelling time between Berlin and Munich was reduced from 6 to 4 hours

  • Increased punctuality rate on VDE 8 line

  • Doubling of passenger numbers since commissioning in December 2017

Banedanmark
Copenhage
Mass transit

Modern infrastructure to attract passengers – and reduce CO2 impact

  • Supply and installation of fully automatic Trainguard MT train control system, including maintenance for 25 years    

  • Sicas electronic interlockings and switch machines    

  • Equipment package includes brand-new operations control center

Maschen
Germany
Freight

Two shunting directions and 88 classification track retarders

  • One of Europe‘s largest marshalling yards in terms of area 

  • Located next to Hamburg’s port facilities, the yard consists of two shunting directions and systems 

  • 88 classification track retarders, 12 lower and upper main retarders are in use

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Prepare for tomorrow, benefit today

Are you ready for tomorrow? Drive your local, long-distance and freight railway lines further with digitalized solutions and products from Siemens – to increase the value of your business sustainably, enhance the passenger experience, and guarantee availability.

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