We will bring your vehicle up to date and accompany your conversion process

ETCS

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Article: We will bring your vehicle up to date and accompany your conversion process


Experience and specialised knowledge for your competitiveness  

European Train Control System (ETCS) is and part of the future standardised European rail traffic management system (ERTMS). In the long term, ETCS will replace the more than 20 different national train control systems in Europe. The aim is to simplify cross-border train traffic with this system.​

Equipping new lines and main lines with ETCS is mandatory throughout Europe. This results in a diverse need for action on the part of rail transport companies. ETCS increases safety and efficiency in rail transport and ensures interoperability of the different rail systems in cross-border traffic by removing technical barriers. Last but not least, ETCS ensures your competitiveness.

To ensure vehicle operation, it is necessary to convert vehicles to ETCS as soon as possible.

​ We have the necessary experience, expertise and know-how to accompany you successfully with your retrofit projects. To maintain your vehicle availability, we plan and realise minimum downtimes for your vehicles. We provide our services in various implementation packages according to your wishes and requirements.

Our range of service
  • Installation of ETCS components from different manufacturers (Installation of complete systems and individual components)
  • Installation of country-specific ETCS equipment (multi-system environment, local specifictransmissions module)
  • Equipping various vehicle types (multiple units, locomotives, driving trailers and special vehicles)
  • Installation in our maintenance depots or depots at your sites
  • Design, engineering and approval together with partners such as DB Systemtechnik
  • Experience from retrofitting in over 100 multiple units and some classes as well as special vehicles
  • Assistance with the approvals process
References for equipment and maintenance

High-speed transport:
All ICEs of the classes 403, 406, 411, 415

Regional and local passenger transport:
Class 423 / 430

Locomotives:
Pre-fitting of the class 714

Special vehicles:
ICE S
Class 101 locomotive (DB Fahrwegmessung)

Components:
Upgrading, adaptation and testing of the intermittent automatic train-running control system
Vehicle systems of the class 401

Maintenance:
Carrying out regular recurring inspections
Carrying out upgrades of ETCS systems (software and hardware)
Refurbishment of system components