Saudi Arabia:
Pioneering the Future of Mobility
Saudi Arabia stands at a historic inflection point—transforming not just its economy but the very way people live, move, and connect. At the heart of this evolution is mobility. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom is investing in world-class transport infrastructure to diversify its economy, reduce oil dependency, and emerge as a global leader in technology, innovation, and sustainability.
TFLEXAquick® – Progress®
Two strong partners, one innovative product.
In a unique collaboration, FLEXA and AGRO have combined their expertise to develop a product that sets new standards in cable protection technology: the FLEXAquick® - Progress®. This new combination conduit fitting combines the tool-free assembly of FLEXAquick with the proven compression technology of the Progress cable gland, redefining speed, safety and efficiency.
FLEXAquick Progress conduit gland
FLEXAquick® – Progress® RQGKZA conduit gland. The new combination conduit / cable gland combines the tool-free
installation of FLEXAquick® with the proven compression technology of the Progress® cable gland. This innovative connection
unit can be quickly and easily installed on all FLEXA corrugated plastic conduits, ensuring excellent strain relief and sealing
performance. Ideal for demanding applications such as railway technology. With EMC versions and comprehensive certifications,
this product offers maximum versatility and reliability.
Renate Bay and Markus Nowak presenting the range of products of ASC at Innotrans 2024
ASC (Advanced Sensors & Calibration), headquartered in Bavarian Pfaffenhofen, is one of the leading manufacturers of acceleration and rotation rate sensors, as well as IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units). ASC-sensors are used, e.g., in crash tests in vehicle development, for safety and wear monitoring of rail-bound vehicles, for stability monitoring of turbines or measurement of fluctuations in container vessels.
Dr. Hamad Almujibah, Professor Assistant and Railway Expert at Taif University, Saudi Arabia explaining is vison of high speed rail.
With increasing urbanization worldwide, passenger demand for inter-urban travel has grown and the development of new transport technologies is needed, such as High-Speed Rail (HSR), Magnetic Levitation (Maglev), and Hyperloop.
Future of High-Speed Ground Transportation Technologies
With increasing urbanization worldwide, passenger demand for inter-urban travel has grown and the development of new transport technologies is needed, such as High-Speed Rail (HSR), Magnetic Levitation (Maglev), and Hyperloop. Three main forms of HSGT – HSR, Maglev, and Hyperloop – have attracted much attention from operators and decision-makers worldwide. Governments, too, have acknowledged the benefits.
With increasing urbanization worldwide, passenger demand for inter-urban travel has grown and the development of new transport technologies is needed, such as High-Speed Rail (HSR), Magnetic Levitation (Maglev), and Hyperloop. Three main forms of HSGT – HSR, Maglev, and Hyperloop – have attracted much attention from operators and decision-makers worldwide. Governments, too, have acknowledged the benefits.
This year DEUTA celebrates its 15th IconTrust anniversary and we took the opportunity to ask Dr. Rudolf Ganz, Technical CEO at DEUTA 5 questions.
Dr. Rudolf Ganz started his career 1999 at DEUTA. As technical CEO he is responsible for R&D, World Wide Sales, Quality, After Sales Service & Repair and Project- and Program Management.
Fortifying the Future of Rail:
ADVANCEMENTS IN CYBER & PHYSICAL PROTECTION
3 Ways to Safeguard Modern Railway Systems
in the Era of Digital Transformation
By Priyanka Tariyal
Global Vertical Growth Leader – Railway, nVent SCHROFF
The global railway industry has undergone significant changes in the past fifteen years, driven by digital transformation and the pursuit of efficiency. However, this evolution has brought about challenges, particularly in cybersecurity and physical protection. As railway networks embrace AI, digital systems, and wireless communication, they become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
PROCONECT
Application "coach to coach" to supply air conditioning (diesel locomotive train)
Train maintenance in warehouse (maintenance shop)
ASC (Advanced Sensors & Calibration), headquartered in Bavarian Pfaffenhofen, is one of the leading manufacturers of acceleration and rotation rate sensors, as well as IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units). ASC-sensors are used, e.g., in crash tests in vehicle development, for safety and wear monitoring of rail-bound vehicles, for stability monitoring of turbines or measurement of fluctuations in container vessels.
Case Study with Alstom
Use under the harshest conditions
Sensors from ASC ensure both safety and comfort in rail transport
Alstom is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rail vehicles. Among other things, the company test the running dynamics and bogie strength of new trains at their Salzgitter, Germany site. Capacitive acceleration sensors from ASC GmbH – a globally leading manufacturer – provide crucial measurement data during testing.
User report with imc
To make sure safety isn't lost in transit
ASC sensors ensure high-precision measurements in commissioning testing of long-distance trains
Measurement systems for commissioning tests of passenger trains have to meet high standards. That's why measurement technology manufacturer imc Test & Measurement GmbH used sensors from ASC GmbH for the test runs of a new long- distance passenger train. Their high precision and toughness won imc over.
Case Study with
DB Systemtechnik
Rail section monitoring during running operation
Sensors from ASC help Deutsche Bahn identify track damage early on
The condition of the rail network has to be inspected on a regular basis. For several years, Deutsche Bahn AG have also been using regular trains for monitoring infrastructure as part of their DB 4.0 digitalisation strategy. High-precision sensors from ASC GmbH in Pfaffenhofen, Germany are used to scan the track bed with millimetre precision here.
UContinuous infrastructure monitoring (CIM) on high-speed in-service trains
Railway infrastructure monitoring is cumbersome, disruptive and expensive. Or isn’t it? In partnership with Siemens Mobility Türkiye Tand DB Systemtechnik GmbH, Turkish State Railways (TCDD) decided to take an innovative approach: Continuous Infrastructure Monitoring (CIM). Enabled by ASC sensor technology, they are moving from a corrective “find and fix” approach to “predict and prevent”: the proactive identification of future risks by integrating historic with real-time data collected through inertial sensors embedded in high-speed
passenger trains.
News
AGÔN Electronics: A Rising European Leader in the Railway Industry
AGÔN Electronics is rapidly establishing itself as a key innovator in the European Railway market. With six companies across France, Morocco, and Italy,
AGÔN Electronics specializes in high-tech electronic design and manufacturing. Notably, its subsidiaries —
LEROY Automation,
MIOS Elettronica, and
TAME-TEST — excel in
Train Control and Monitoring Systems (TCMS), on-board
Signalling,
Traction subsystems, as well as
Testbed engineering solutions.
railauction.plus
FREQUENTIS implements MCX system trial for ÖBB
Most companies in the railway sector are familiar with this scenario: warehouses filled with unused parts and components, yet no time to handle resale due to the demands of daily operations. That’s where railauction.plus comes in: they take care of marketing your surplus materials and help you sell them profitably — saving you time, reducing costs, and generating added value.
Frequentis
FREQUENTIS delivers SBB a new communication system
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has selected Frequentis to deliver and implement a new communication system that will replace the current dispatcher system and manage communication for over 11,000 trains daily. The new platform called IMS Service BTA will enhance communication between train control centres, staff, and emergency teams, ensuring smoother operations across the network.
Nexxiot Launches Vector: New Sensor Delivers Precision Control for Rail Safety and Asset Intelligence
The transportation and mobility industries are on the cusp of a major revolution. Applications such as autonomous vehicles, dynamic, demand-led real-time traffic management using ‘vehicle to anything’ (V2X) technology and high-resolution video/CCTV linked to AI systems to improve compliance, safety and convenience via smart transportation infrastructure have all been spoken about for many years. Initially these were in the realm of science fiction, then discussed as conceptual ‘art of the possible’ technology topics, and now, finally, as realistic aspirations to be implemented in the near future.
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about IoT & AI
NEXXIOT
Nexxiot Launches Vector: New Sensor Delivers Precision Control for Rail Safety and Asset Intelligence
Dan MacGregor, Nexxiot Co-Founder explores these opportunities and explains how the newly released Vector sensor, used to monitor brakes, hatches, and doors on railcars, is a game changer for the industry.
PATRICK OSEI
The Impact OF AI and IoT on the Future of Transportation by Patrick Osei, CEO BtoB IoT & AI in Mobility
The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed the way we live, work, and travel. The transportation sector has seen some of the most significant changes, with IoT and AI playing a crucial role in mobility.
DEUTA-WERKE
DEUTA RedCloud® - Data overview in real time
DEUTA RedCloud® DEUTA RedCloud® is a cloud-based software solution for real time acquisition, processing and analysis of event recorder and sensor data, improving efficiency of railway operations, proving compliance and supporting maintenance activities. Our approach We use Lean Product development with human-centred Design Thinking to develop our solution.
Bitzer
Compact and Lightweight: BITZER
SPEEDLITE ELV52 for air conditioning in
rail vehicles
Mobile air conditioning and heat pump systems for rail vehicles come with their own set of challenges. Factors such as space requirements, weight, efficiency and lifetime have a direct impact on investment and operating costs as well as future compatibility. To meet the specific requirements of railways, air conditioning components must therefore be compact, reliable, lightweight and have a low sound level – all features of the new scroll compressor SPEEDLITE ELV52 by BITZER.
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in BtoB Rail Mag
Lantech
Lantech's Railway Solutions - Transforming Rail Communication
In the world of railway transportation, the need for reliable, high-speed communication networks is more critical than ever. Lantech, a leader in industrial networking solutions, has stepped up to this challenge with their state-of-the-art Railway Solutions.
FRAUSCHER
Transformation of Signalling Systems with Wayside Object Controllers
Traditional centralised railway systems often encounter scalability challenges. These systems are typically designed in a fixed manner, which means that any efforts to upgrade or expand them are often very costly and complicated.
BÄCHLI AG
Contributing to the future with Smart-E-Power®
One of the major challenges is to design the right transformer for a specific application. Legislation, technical standards, electrical and mechanical requirements, design preferences, efficiency, space requirements, weight, etc. are just some of the many considerations needed to find the optimal solution.
We Interview
This year
DEUTA celebrates its 15th
IconTrust anniversary and we took the opportunity to ask
Dr. Rudolf Ganz, Technical CEO at DEUTA 5 questions
Dr. Rudolf Ganz started his career 1999 at DEUTA. As technical CEO he is responsible for R&D, World Wide Sales, Quality, After Sales Service & Repair and Project- and Program Management.
Lives & Interviews
MELANIE KLEINPÖTZL CDO (Chief Digital Officer) at Frauscher Semsortechnik present Frauscher new FAdP Point Control solution at Innotrans 2024
Ken Woolley, Sales Manager at Lantech Communication presenting the range of products of Lantech at Innotrans 2024
Renate Bay and Markus Nowak presenting the range of products of ASC at Innotrans
Press Releases
Events &
Exhibitions
INNOTRANS 2024
InnoTrans 2024 is the leading international trade show for transport technology, which will showcase the future of mobility in Berlin from 24 to 27 September 2024. This year, the focus will be on electrification, digitalisation, automation and sustainability. Trade visitors will experience numerous world premieres – from ultra-modern trains and buses to AI applications and sustainable infrastructure solutions. InnoTrans is the meeting place for industry leaders, transport companies, political decision-makers and urban transport experts. As a global platform, it offers a unique opportunity for international cooperation and networking.
IT-TRANS
International Conference and Exhibition
14- 16 May 2024
Karlsruhe - Germany
Messe Karlsruhe
Middle East Rail is intentionally designed to inspire, encourage knowledge exchange and to showcase innovative solution providers who promise world-class excellence and infrastructure delivery. Like every industry, railway design, construction, tech and engineering are changing; our reliance on digital rail solutions grows exponentially and so does our vision for new and interesting infrastructure projects and developments. We’re embracing public and private rail transport, the connected passenger and a digital future, with a need for exciting infrastructure design, new business models and sustainable rail networks.
RISE OF IOT
31 May - 01 June 2023
Cologne - Germany
This is a key event in the rail industry for attendees to gain a pragmatic idea about digital challenges, how to overcome them and what opportunities exist to take the next steps with guarantees. The conference will explore predictive maintenance, asset optimisation and the benefits of smart data, big data and the Internet of Things. The event aims to help managers, operators and companies to increase capacity, improve reliability, minimise downtime and reduce costs of railway maintenance.
UITP Global Public Transport Summit
14 - 16 March 2023
Nuremberg - Germany
The world’s biggest event dedicated to sustainable urban mobility, the UITP Summit will bring together all transport modes, industry authorities, operators and exhibitors for an immersive 4-day experience. The event will combine world-class Congress sessions and an Exhibition showcasing the latest innovations, solutions and products. Themed ‘Bright Light of the City’, the 2023 Summit aims to focus on urban public transport, its passengers and their navigation around the city of Barcelona using well-connected transit systems.
