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Modernization of
Locomotives, Multiple Unit Trains
and Special-Purpose Vehicles

Project Management of Complex modernization Projects
Drive System and Controls
Integrating Modern Systems
Modification and Commissioning

Project Management of Complex modernization Projects
Competent and comprehensive advice on the modernization of different vehicle types based on extensive modernization experience
Conducting profitability calculations
Analysis of the current condition of vehicles and their existing documentation
Creation of a modernization and conversion concept (mechanical, electrical, energy renovation)
Preparation for homologation planning and coordination with the responsible authorities
Modification planning and production support
Verification and recovery of authorization for placing into service

Drive System and Controls
Modernization and energy optimization of vehicle drive systems (e.g. power pack with start-stop)
Improvement / remotorization of diesel, diesel-electric, electric, hydrogen and hybrid drive systems
Energy optimization by retrofitting driver assistance systems, energy storage systems or technical solutions (recuperation, start-stop, ...)
Retrofitting of control and diagnostic systems incl. modern control and diagnostic displays in the driver's console
Implementation of multiple-unit train control systems
Integration of train control systems, primarily ETCS
Integration of special control systems (e.g. remote diagnosis, remote control, WTB, ETB, ...)

Integrating Modern Systems
Modernization of the driver's cabin
Retrofitting ergonomic seats and modern control desks for train drivers
Development and delivery of modern (touch) displays as driver's cab displays as a retrofit solution
Modernization of the vehicle electrics and control cabinets
Integration of modern braking systems
Modernization of train radio, passenger information system, door control systems, fire detection and extinguishing systems
Retrofitting modern air conditioning systems

Modification and Commissioning
Preparation of production and conversion plans
Execution of the modernization in the client's workshops
Alternative: Execution of the complete modernization in the SmartTECS partner workshops
Construction supervision in customer or partner workshops
Supervision of the construction in customer or partner workshops
Performance of prototype tests, software and hardware tests, type tests
Test drives on chosen sections of track