Engineering Support

Concept Development
New Development
Technical Adaptations
Modernization Projects

Concept Development

Concept development for existing vehicles, new vehicles, subsystems and infrastructure components

Concept developments for energy efficiency and the integration of alternative drive systems (hybrid, hydrogen)

Concepts and strategies for extending the service life of existing vehicles through comprehensive modernization measures

Concepts for the integration of ETCS in vehicles

Concepts for optimizing passenger comfort, taking into account the capacity interests of operators

Concepts for the digitalization and monitoring of vehicle condition

New Development

Implementation of projects focusing on energy-efficient hybrid and electric drives, development and use of hybrid and purely electric drive systems to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption

Automation of vehicles: increasing the “Grade of Automation” (GoA) of vehicles, implementation of technologies for automated train operation (ATO)

Integration of IoT technologies for continuous monitoring and control of vehicle components

Adaptation of vehicles to improve the passenger experience (comfort, functionality, modern digital systems, including in the areas of Wi-Fi and passenger information)

Vehicle design: development of ergonomic and user-friendly designs for driver's cabs and passenger areas

Adaptation development to ensure the compatibility of vehicles with existing infrastructure

Interoperability: development of vehicles that can be used in different countries and on different route networks

Technical Adaptations

Air conditioning: fine-tuning of air conditioning systems for better temperature control and air quality

Real-time information: Implementation or improvement of displays and announcement systems for real-time passenger information

Wi-Fi and connectivity: improving Wi-Fi coverage and internet connectivity for passengers

Camera systems: Installing or upgrading surveillance cameras to increase on-board security

Acoustic announcements: Optimization of the acoustic quality of announcements and paging

Automatic doors: improving the reliability and response speed of automatic doors

Non-reactive integration of assistance systems for the driver (e.g. for energy-efficient driving)

Modernization Projects

Modernization of locomotives and EMUs/DMUs, focusing on energy efficiency and environmental friendliness as well as reliability and service life extension

Modernization of trams, light rail vehicles and subway trains with focus on energy efficiency, accessibility and passenger comfort

Modernization of passenger coaches with a focus on modernization of interiors and integration of Wi-Fi, USB charging sockets and infotainment systems

Retrofitting ETCS (European Train Control System) in existing vehicles with and without central vehicle control systems (TCMS)

Retrofitting modern electrical/electronic systems with a focus on air conditioning, passenger information systems, Wi-Fi and multimedia

Retrofit/modernization of special control systems such as shuttle train control, multiple-unit train control or radio remote controls

Adaptation developments for coupling capability and operation of special vehicle/carriage combinations (also in multiple-unit trains if required)