ETCS and ERTMS
system integration

ETCS integration on routes

Preparing the existing track infrastructure for the
integration of ETCS components

Planning and implementation of ETCS hardware, e.g. balises and RBC components along the route

ETCS system integration, including interfaces to existing
national systems such as PZB and LZB

Ensuring ETCS compliance through testing and
validation of all system components (line)

Coordination with infrastructure companies and approval
authorities (acceptance of ETCS components)

Documentation of system integration and test scenarios
to ensure technical audit compliance

Analysis of the current condition of the existing vehicle
fleet and preparation of an integration concept

Implementation of the ETCS integration as an overall
project incl. concept, engineering, refit, authorisation

Interface management to vehicle operator, OBU
supplier, workshop, assessment bodies, authorities

Realisation of engineering (electrics, mechanics, safety
management

Organisation and support of the conversion in our
partner workshops

Approval processing for ETCS refit in projects for single
and multiple land vehicles

Analysis and evaluating the impact of an upgrade of
the ETCS level or baseline

Upgrade planning to higher ETCS levels: Adapting the
existing infrastructure and vehicle technology

Migration and implementation of current ETCS baselines

Retrofit and upgrading of existing vehicles for new ETCS
levels and baselines

Validation and verification according to ETCS standards:
implementation of tests and validation processes

Documentation and preparation of approval-relevant
documents

Concept development for infrastructure, subsystem and
on-board interfaces

System architecture and design for electrical, software and
IT integration in railway projects

Interface management (e.g. ETCS interfaces) between
subsystems (interlocking, signalling, RBC)

Design and dimensioning of the power supply

System integration tests and commissioning support for
the validation of complex railway systems

Technical documentation for systems, expert reports and regulatory approvals