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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Automatic train control

The benefits of semi-automated and automated driving

Offering functional configuration options in line with various ETCS levels is Trainguard – a high-performance solution from Siemens

Trainguard MT and Trainguard MT Zub are modular train control solutions for attractive, reliable and efficient mass-transit and LRT systems, respectively

Offering improved safety, greater reliability, enhanced service recovery and better maintenance prediction is Siemens’ proven PTC solution: Trainguard Sentinel

With Trainguard, Siemens has created a modular system for conventional train control that can be deployed universally – for optimized headway, punctuality, and track-to-train transmission

Interlocking systems

Enabling safe rail operations around the globe

Operations control systems

State-of-the-art information processing for optimal use of infrastructure and resources

The Controlguide OCS product family provides operations control solutions for mass transit, mainline as well as freight railways. With which you can simplify your operations, make full use of all your reserves, and enable a high level of efficiency and quality of your railways – even under exceptional operating situations.

These software and hardware solutions facilitate operations at depots and terminals as well as allow the monitoring and tracking of train cars and rail cargo. So you can optimize your timetables, infrastructure and resources as well as react flexibly to changing traffic situations.

Telematic systems

Let your freight cars talk to you wherever they are

Signaling, on-board and crossing products

The key to maximum availability, sustainability – and safety

Signals play an important role in the safe and efficient running of railway operations

The axle counting systems from Siemens make an important contribution to effcient rail transport

Siemens track circuits offer precise and reliable track vacancy detection

Siemens data communication module offers a secure and reliable way of smart block transmission for safe digital railways

Siemens wayside control products offer costeffective, robust solutions for vital network operations

Reliable point operating systems for external and internal locking allow for increased train throughput and operational safety

Our wayside and on-board communication products offer modular solutions for costeffective connectivity among train operations

Cab radios deliver safe and secure voice and data communications. Add-ons, e.g. driver advisory systems or LTE are also available

Siemens Trainguard portfolios comprise components for non-ETCS track vehicles in mass transit and main-line applications

Controllers, recorders, predictors and protection systems that help to ensure the safety of level crossings worldwide

Road equipment for level crossing systems worldwide, with each component designed to be fully compatible and future-proof

Reliable and smart train detection which ensure enhanced safety by advising motorists and pedestrians of approaching or present trains

Siemens solutions designed to protect your equipment from damaging surges as well as power products which provide power conditioning

Explore Siemens' portfolio of vital relays, electrical hardware, signal enclosures, and other electrical accessories

Digital station solutions and railway communication

Improve throughput and save on OPEX with digital station solutions

Yard and depot solutions

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

Trackguard Cargo MSR23 is a Siemens control system for marshaling yards. The system is used across the world to maximize shunting capacities inyards

Featuring a modular and flexible configuration that can be adapted or extended at any time, Switchguard DPC – IntelliYard makes a decisive improvement to the control and monitoring of operational processes wherever trains are marshaled or handled

Control speed reliably on sidings and marshaling yards with our Trackguard TKG piston retarders and in humping operations with our Trackguard clasp retarders

Our operations management system offer centralized monitoring, process control, and documentation for shed or depot train maintenance

Secure connectivity

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

Our solutions for railway infrastructure

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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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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Rail Automation

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