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The Fast Track to ERTMSSuccess stories
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What we do: high level summaryCovering our customers’ needs, from requirements to maintenance
Laboratory TestingTestOBU.Sil0
SpyboxTripleF-Sniffer
Subset-074 Automation PackageERTMSFormalSpecs + DMI
CBTCFormalSpecs
Specifications ManagementERTMSFormalSpecs + DMI
Onsite TestingERTMSCamCorder
TestOBU.Sil0CBTCCamCorder
TESTING
Trackside MaintenanceBaliseLifeCheck (EuroBalises, KVB,...)
Track Circuit Life Check (TVM, Croco, Ebicab)LEU
Signal VisibilitySpybox
Preventive maintenance set of tools, which equips any type of trains, fitted or not with
ETCS.It automates the track asset maintenance; it
enables to generate alarms and produce extremely detailed signal quality information and reports when it passes over a balise (eg.
Eurobalises) or any types of track circuits (eg. TVM430).
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ONTOLOGIES
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GOAL SYSTEMSPOC Ontologies
Goal Systems is a world leader providing software for the optimization of transport operations. Their products enable optimum generation of schedules and timetables, better planning of rolling stock and drivers, a more efficient allocation of all kind of staff categories as well as dispatching and control of resources, to achieve excellent results in all transport operations.
Goal Systems and ERTMS Solutions decided to partner up, to provide their railway customers with a new complementary offering: #GoalAgileIntegrations.
This new offering leverages the strength of Ontologies between GoalRail and the vertical solutions in place in customer’s IT landscape.
“Dozens of customers enjoy the integration of GoalRail in their IT landscape. However, Goal Systems has the will to
initiate IT transformation within its current customer’s systems. Linked Enterprise Data is the new IT wave of transformation to come. We’re happy to be the first
railway planning provider to fully embrace it with our Ontologies partner ERTMS Solutions”
José Tomás Fernandez, Sales and Marketing General Manager at GOAL SYSTEMS
Testimonial
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“Any time there is an ETCS onboard test: we record the DMI and the infrastructure, and we analyze it to
output findings. So for each ETCS test, the use of ERTMSCamCorder is mandatory.
On the first hand it lets us win time, and on the other, it’s the quality of the work. The integration tests are so important, as well as the subsequent analyze on
the tests, that we took the important decision to buy. The tool is now indispensable: we perform all our
tests with it.”
Christian Seré, Head of Testing department, Belgorail
Testimonial
BELGORAILERTMSCamCorder
BELGORAIL has opted for an unlimited ERTMSCamCorder license, covering all onboard and trackside projects in Belgium and Luxemburg.
The use of ERTMSCamCorder is systematic and mandatory for all new projects. Latest projects:• Siemens ERTMS Eurostar project• CFL Luxembourg
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“The collaboration with ERTMS Solutions turns out to be very profitable. There were quite a few extra
requirements from DB Netz for the ERTMSCamCorder. We see very big advantages in the speed in which
ERTMS Solutions took care of these requirements, and we are very satisfied with this collaboration, and also,
the way ERTMS Solutions answers our wishes is outstanding; therefore, ERTMS Solutions is an always
welcome guest and supplier to work with and from our side we can only praise the collaboration.”
Patrick Steinebach, DB Netz AG, Test- und Inbetriebnahmemanagement.
Testimonial
DEUTSCHE BAHN NETZ AGERTMSCamCorder
Deutsche Bahn Netz Ag used the ERTMSCamCorder in the framework of VDE 8.2, a major project, where they were rolling out ETCS without trackside signaling and are going to further use the tool also on VDE 8.1, the second sections of this big project, but also on all further ETCS Projects indicated by DB Netz AG.
The main reason for the use of ERTMSCamCorder was, at the beginning, that it could potentially reduce the time to perform tests. Experience has shown that the applications are much broader and diverse, especially during the replay, sometimes needed after a test journey.
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“We also rely on ERTMS Solutions excellent support and response times, whenever we need a new feature in the tool or a quick solution for a reported issue. This is critical for our customer’s tight deadlines and helps Siemens provide them the most competitive solution
in the market”.
Yves Siperius, Business Unit Manager at Siemens Signaling Belgium
Testimonial
SIEMENSERTMSCamCorder
Siemens Signaling Belgium has been working in very close relationship with INFRABEL in Belgium since the beginning of the ERTMS Corridor C project.
The ERTMSCamCorder provides the teams with an extremely fast and productive way to record onsite test evidence and assess the test results. Besides, it has already been accepted as onsite testing tool in similar projects by the NOBOs in charge, allowing for easier certification.
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NETWORK RAILERTMSCamCorder
While ERTMS is being implemented in the framework of the Thameslink programme, Network Rail will have to optimize their test and commissioning timeframes: only a few slots of hours are available at night, which increases the challenges for Network Rail’s teams.
The system testing has already started in the dedicated Thameslink Systems Integration Laboratory and dedicated test facility at ENIF. The addition of the ERTMSCamCorder to the test train will support an efficient final test campaign on the operational railway starting later this year.
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NS and PRORAILERTMSCamCorder
NS and ProRail selected the ERTMSCamCorder as a tool to perform onsite testing activities for the ERTMS pilot project on Amsterdam-Utrecht track.
This track offers a combination of ERTMS Level 2 signaling in overlay with Dutch conventional signaling system NS’54-ATB
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“ERTMS onsite testing is a very rigorous process, taking much more time than one would expect.
The ERTMSCamCorder, which is one of the core solutions provided by ERTMS Solutions, optimise these
activities, and has no equivalent in today’s tools market. Features such as the 1-click onsite test
reporting have significantly increased productivity. Furthermore, we worked together with ERTMS
solutions to agree the bespoke design for Hitachi onboard ETCS platform interfacing with our own data recording unit such that we can maximise our design
concept.”
Hiroaki Koiwa, Head of Signaling Engineering, Hitachi Rail Europe
Testimonial
HITACHIERTMSCamCorder
Hitachi Onboard ETCS (European Train Control System) solution has successfully connected to the Network Rail Cambrian Line signaling system, achieving ETCS Level 2 operational mode. During Verification-Train 33 project to trial ETCS onboard equipment in the UK, Class 97301 locomotive has been successfully retro-fitted with the Hitachi onboard system to prove interoperability with other systems currently in use.
For that project and all its future ERTMS projects, Hitachi has selected the ERTMSCamCorder solution to address the challenges raised by onsite testing.
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ALSTOMERTMSCamCorder
Alstom Transport and ERTMS Solutions signed an ERTMSCamCorder ATLAS Compatibility Agreement, to better serve their customers together.
ERTMSCamCorder is a flexible tool that can be used with ERTMS onboard units from all suppliers. Although, any new OBU environment needs different configurations, which represents a lot of time and efforts, and, at the end, a longer lead time for manufacturers.
Alstom & ERTMS Solutions, being aware of this situation, decided to partner up with a compatibility agreement, ensuring the Alstom OBU interface specifications being shared with ERTMS Solutions. This ensured easy and smooth ERTMSCamCorder integration for ALSTOM OBU customers, in a context in which integration effort and testing time are critical parameters.
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“When we started the analysis of ETCS level 2 message between EVC & RBC, we
encountered issues during the testing. The ERTMSCamCorder was the only tool on the market enabling to compare the
results and discover the origins of troubles (RBC or EVC)”
Hocheol Choo, R&D Center Director at NBPlus
Testimonial
KORAIL-NBPlusERTMSCamCorder
The national R&D Project, “Practical use of LTE-R (LTE system for Railway) based wireless communication train control system for conventional & high speed railway (called as KRTCS)” is being developed not only to be applying European Train Control System Level 2 technologies over LTE-R instead of GSM-R in Europe, but also optimized by the regional characteristics of Korea.
NBPLUS Inc., as the Research partner of National R&D sub-project, “Development Performance Evaluation of Korea Radio-based Train Control System” carried by KORAIL, chose the ERTMS CamCorder from ERTMS Solutions to verify the performance on the developed system on site.
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“The integration of ERTMS Solutions software package has started in September 2013, with
successful results so far. We are very happy with the quality of the software and documentation, as well as the very responsive technical support offered by
ERTMS Solutions”.
Gilles Gallet, Software Architect, Alstom Transport
Testimonial
ALSTOMFFFIS EuroRadio Library
Alstom chose the FFFIS EuroRadio Library for its COMET project.
The main challenge for Alstom was to cut to the minimum the development, testing and maintenance costs of this board. For that purpose, integrating a COTS software library, already proven in the field, is a key asset.
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“ERTMS Solutions has demonstrated the usefulness of their tool, ERTMSFormalSpecs, and the quality of
their service. Their expertise in breaking curves is another major element, which convinced us to sign
this contract with them. We are convinced that ERTMSFormalSpecs will boost our OBU testing
process, provide us large costs and time savings, and increase the transparency of our testing
process, towards our ERTMS customers”.
Christian Wallner, Product Strategy Train Control at Thales Deutschland
Testimonial
THALESERTMSFormalSpecs
Thales Deutschland chooses ERTMSFormalSpecs to test breaking curves.
Thales Deutschland decided to use the open source tool ERTMSFormalSpecs in the context of their ERTMS Baseline 3 onboard unit development process.
With ERTMSFormalSpecs, Thales Deutschland will be able to achieve a disruptive acceleration and cost cutting effect for the testing of their OBU, as well as increase coverage and depth of testing.
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“SNCF is using the BaliseLifeCheck already. Having seen how efficient, flexible and user friendly this tool is, we
have no doubt it corresponds to our need. We also know that ERTMS Solutions is fast in answering its
customers’ questions, which is important in our sector.”
Jacques Le Flem, Eurailscout CTO
Testimonial
EURAILSCOUTBaliseLifeCheck
Eurailscout purchased the BaliseLifeCheck system featuring KVB and Eurobalises diagnosis.
This system has been mounted in the UFM160, aiming at serving the French market for track geometry and overhead line measurement.
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“After ERTMS Solutions’ successful answer to our call for tender, we look
forward to see their tool installed and we are convinced that the implementation
will confirm our choice.”
André Fontaine, Signaling Systems Specialist Eurotunnel
Testimonial
EUROTUNNELBaliseLifeCheck
Eurotunnel purchased one BaliseLifeCheck because they needed an independent solution to enable TVM430 maintenance.
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“Demos and customers’ replies to our requests for return of experience were already convincing us
that MESEA would be satisfied with ERTMS Solutions’ work. When we met them for the first time, we received confirmation, as their answers are exactly in line with our expectations. For this delivery, their proactivity is the evidence that we
shall not be disappointed, and we look forward to use their tools in our vehicles”.
Olivier Gouin, General Director Operations MESEA
Testimonial
MESEABaliseLifeCheck
In MESEA’s case, the BaliseLifeCheck enables maintenance automation of Eurobalises, KVB balises, and TVM430 track circuits.
Two systems shall be installed in dedicated BROOM maintenance vehicles, produced by Socofer, ensuring daily inspection of all track signaling assets to reduce to the minimum any service interruption on the TGVs.
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INFRABELBaliseLifeCheck
Infrabel faced an issue with a balise located at the exit of their warehouse. Every time a train was leaving the warehouse, the On Board Unit couldn’t read correctly the balise group and triggered an emergency brake action.
They analyzed the defective balises with their portable balise reader but they didn’t actually detect any apparent issue, as the portable balise reader concluded both balises were 100% ok.
The client now has data about the defective balise, as
BaliseLifeCheck enables them to perform a very detailed and
accuratte diagnosis of the problem".
Results
On its first try, the BLC helped them discover that one of the balises of the group was sending out the correct telegram but had electromagnetic parameters’ issues that could affect the
correct telegram decoding by a train On Board Unit.
The balise electromagnetic parameters are out of the specifications requested by subset 36 (red lines). For
Eurobalise specialists, the parameter out of bounds was about central frequency: its value was between 4.44 and 4.42 MHz,
whereas it should be between 4.06 MHz and 4.41 MHz.
Solutions
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Oc’ViaBaliseLifeCheck
In the framework of the CNM project in South of France (Contournement Nîmes-Montpellier), Oc’via Maintenance chose the BaliseLifeCheck to maintain Eurobalises and KVB balises that equip this 80kms’ new line.
Oc’Via is a project company created by industrial stakeholders to answer the call for tender launched by SNCF Network. Oc’Via is in charge of the funding of investment costs of the line.
Oc’Via Construction is the company in charge of the design and building of the line in 5 years (2012-2017).
Oc’Via Maintenance is the company in charge of the surveillance, maintenance and renewal programs until 2037 (notably using the BaliseLifeCheck)
“We are happy to start the CNM project using state-of-the-art preventive maintenance tools for Eurobalise and KVB maintenance, rather
than sending teams on the tracks to measure the balises, as it is costly, time-consuming and
– even more important – dangerous for personal safety.”
Bruno Dabilly, Oc’Via MaintenanceManaging Director
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Automating the balise maintenance for infrastructure managers
Produce extremely detailed signal quality information
Identification and replacement of defective balises
Results “I really appreciate the collaboration with ERTMS Solutions. They listen to their clients’ needs and bend over backwards to provide a product which really answer their customers’
needs. Whether they totally create the suitable solution, or they show the flexibility
to adapt their products; all in all, they always closely follow the project and are always
reactive in case of problem.”
Mitch Taranto, Signaling Maintenance Engineer at Infrabel
Testimonial
INFRABELSuccess Story with EM203
They set up the ERTMSCamCorder as to automate and accelerate the tests results, which we perform before the entry into service of a line equipped in ETCS level 1 or 2
The BaliseLifeCheck (BLC) and SignalsVisibilityCheck are set up in EM203, Infrabel dedicated ERTMS maintenance vehicle to reduce the testing and the maintenance phases’ duration.
The Realtime Balise Monitor is a BLC extension that fulfils the mapping of the balises deployed across the network, monitor their status and reports the information directly to the General Maintenance System. Any potential (or manifested) problem generates an alarm to trigger the maintenance activity.
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ERTMSCamcorder will, in the future, be proposed to ERTMS Solutions’
ERTMSCamCorder customers in a light version, making use of Imajbox®, Imajing’s
mobile GNSS camera, and its related software and services, imajview and
imajnet. All images will be hosted in a private cloud, which will ease the work of
technicians on the field, and externalize the storage of heavy quantities of data, a type of
competence which is generally not contemplated by Railway Managers as being
part of their field of competence.
As a concrete example
IMAJINGTechnical Partnership
Imajing and ERTMS Solutions see their expertize as complementary and decided to enter into a technological partnership, complemented by a VAR agreement.
Imajing is a world leader in the market of mobile mapping and GIS technologies, used in transportation infrastructure environments, and aiming at collecting infrastructure data, while ERTMS Solutions is a world leader in tool manufacturing for the railway industry, and more specifically the railway signaling world.The synergies between the two companies are contemplated by both of them as a major factor for future growth..
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“Expandium and ERTMS Solutions are co-innovating to provide railway operators with unique and innovative
products such as the TestOBU.Sil0. Our mutual customers have recognized the complementariness of our offers, assessing even more our positioning in the
European Railway Telecommunication Monitoring market by offering yet more features and
functionalities to the end user. We strongly believe that there are many opportunities and that the
synergies of our solutions will definitively create a key differentiator in our mutual market.”
Sylvain Mittoux, Sales Director at Expandium
Testimonial
EXPANDIUMTechnical Partnership
Our collaboration started 10 years ago when we established that the biggest challenge with ERTMS implementation was the difficulty for signaling and telecom departments to work together, despite the obvious link between GSM-R and ETCS.Since then, technological synergies between our two companies have been clearly identified. This resulted notably to the unveiling of a brand new solution designed for ERTMS pre-testing purposes: TestOBU.SIL0. This presentation was made at the ERTMS UIC World conference held in Brussels on March 1st and 2nd, 2016 (video).
This growing partnership is providing so much added value to our common markets and clients that Expandium decided to embed ERTMS Solutions’ libraries – Euroradio,TripleFSniffer – in their own packaged solutions.
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“Thanks to this partnership, SYSTRA Scott Lister is now able to undertake a validation of clients’ requirements
and design principles at the earliest stage of the V-cycle, independently from ETCS suppliers. This will
minimize rework in the implementation phase, reduce the amount of dynamic train tests, and reduce risks
related to supplier’s interoperability.”
François Pignard, Rail Systems Integration Manager at SYSTRA Scott Lister
Testimonial
SYSTRA-SCOTTLISTERTechnical Partnership
SYSTRA Scott Lister is a consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures.
SYSTRA Scott Lister is globally recognized for their strength in the field of ERTMS/ETCS.
This partnership reinforces these capabilities for the use of state of the art desktop simulators environment.
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SOCOFERTechnical Partnership
SOCOFER and ERTMS Solutions are joining their competences to bring more added value to railways maintenance.From now on, all future railway maintenance vehicles of SOCOFER will be ready to embed ERTMS Solutions’ LifeCheck preventive maintenance set of tools (BaliseLifeCheck and TVMLifeCheck).
SOCOFER will be able to provide its clients with fully equipped vehicles that automate the electromagnetic track assets maintenance.
The agreement between SOCOFER and ERTMS Solutions contains also a full compatibility agreement. This means that, next to the ERTMS Solutions’ LifeCheck product line, other ERTMS Solutions’ products will be easily installed in SOCOFER’s vehicles, like the ERTMSCamCorder, SpyBox and other existing or future tools.
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RAIL-MILBrokerage agreement
This partnership is a step further to deploy ERTMS Solutions’ activities in Eastern Europe. It will greatly benefit ERTMS Solutions’ local customers, who will interface with local partners, while enjoying ERTMS Solutions’ expertise. Rail-Mil Computers is indeed a first line support to the local customers, while ERTMS Solutions remains second line support.
The need for ERTMS expertise is increasing in these geographies. Also, other activities developed by ERTMS Solutions will be beneficial, such as, for instance, Track Circuits preventive maintenance and Information Systems integration.
Rail-Mil Computers Sp. z o.o. Sp.k. is a Polish company operating mainly in the field of electronics and computer systems. The company focuses on offering complete innovative solutions based on hardware of its own production or purchased from reputable foreign partners. Experience of the company owners based on many years of work in the development and implementation of railway and military projects, naturally directs our activities to these market segments. In addition to its own solutions, Rail-Mil Computers also offers products of such manufacturers as ADLINK and APACER, as well as Red Hat, Windows or OS-9 software.
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THETA INTERNATIONALBrokerage agreement
This partnership is a step further to deploy ERTMS Solutions’ activities in Australia and Oceanian markets. It will greatly benefit ERTMS Solutions’ local customers, who will interface with local partners, while enjoying ERTMS Solutions’ expertise. Rail-Mil Computers is indeed a first line support to the local customers, while ERTMS Solutions remains second line support.
The need for ERTMS expertise is increasing in these geographies. Also, other activities developed by ERTMS Solutions will be beneficial, such as, for instance, Track Circuits preventive maintenance and Information Systems integration.
Testimonial
“Theta International provides a conduit for ERTMS products and solutions into the Australian rail industry gained from twenty years of experience. The brokerage agreement provides the framework to work in a collative
environment with potential rail clients to define and develop bespoke solutions to suit the significant environmental challenges of the Australian climate. ERTMS Solutions brings to the partnership a can-do attitude and energy ideally matched to Theta International depth of knowledge of the
Australian and Asian rail markets. ERTMS Solutions designs and develops, Theta International connects the dots.”
Michael Walsh, Managing Director of Theta International
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