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The SIGNON Group has extensive international experience and offers compre-hensive solutions in the mobility, industry and software business segments. More than 300 specialists are working at locations throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The SIGNON Group is the partner for your project.

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SIGNON is an independent company within TÜV SÜD Group. Embedded in the Business Unit Rail, SIGNON is the brand name for consulting and engineering services.

With more than 24,000 employees worldwide, TÜV SÜD AG offers services at more than 800 locations in 54 countries.

With its pool of interdisciplinary resources our partner is able to handle the complete range of assessment, certification, testing and acceptance services. As part of this strong network, SIGNON is per-fectly positioned to reliably deliver large international projects.

TÜV SÜD AG

For many years, Steffen Jurtz was respon-sible for the planning and implementation of rail infrastructure projects in the industry. As the CEO of ISV GmbH, and later of SIGNON Deutschland GmbH, he has successfully managed a company, which, over many years, has consistently proven its planning and service competencies in a large number of international projects.

As a project manager for industry and tele-com operators, Stefan Bauer was responsible for setting up mobile phone networks. After moving to the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), he held an advanced management position for several years and, more recently, headed the ETCS/train control department. He has been involved in the development of SIGNON from the very start and now successfully manages SIGNON as part of the TÜV Süd Schweiz AG in Zurich.

Paul Kleinrath was the founder and mana-ging director of Evolit – Consulting GmbH and later on of SIGNON Austria GmbH. He has extensive know-how in the implemen-tation of in-time and in-budget IT projects.

He is assisted by Stefan Pencik, who took over the sales department of SIGNON Austria in 2015. For many years, he was responsible

STEFFEN JURTZ STEFAN BAUER PAUL KLEINRATH & STEFAN PENCIK

for the sales departments of leading multina-tional companies in the IT and technology sector, such as IBM, Symantec, Informix Databases, SDRC and PTC.

In his last job he was in charge of the B2B area of the Telecommunication, Media, Utilities & Services divisions at Raiffeisen Informatik Consulting in Vienna.

OUR VALUESWe offer our customers the best possible range of solutions, and our network ensures that such solutions are ideal for each customer and his company. To do this we look over the garden fence and are constantly seeking new and innovative solutions. The key word in this endeavor is respect. Inwards and outwards.

NetworkKnow HowConsulting

COMPETENCIES INNOVATION RESPECTDiversity

ExperienceFlexibility

ReliabilitySustainabilityResponsibility

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The SIGNON Group has extensive international experience and offers compre-hensive solutions in the mobility, industry and software business segments. More than 300 specialists are working at locations throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

The SIGNON Group is the partner for your project.

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SIGNON is an independent company within TÜV SÜD Group. Embedded in the Business Unit Rail, SIGNON is the brand name for consulting and engineering services.

With more than 24,000 employees worldwide, TÜV SÜD AG offers services at more than 800 locations in 54 countries.

With its pool of interdisciplinary resources our partner is able to handle the complete range of assessment, certification, testing and acceptance services. As part of this strong network, SIGNON is per-fectly positioned to reliably deliver large international projects.

TÜV SÜD AG

For many years, Steffen Jurtz was respon-sible for the planning and implementation of rail infrastructure projects in the industry. As the CEO of ISV GmbH, and later of SIGNON Deutschland GmbH, he has successfully managed a company, which, over many years, has consistently proven its planning and service competencies in a large number of international projects.

As a project manager for industry and tele-com operators, Stefan Bauer was responsible for setting up mobile phone networks. After moving to the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), he held an advanced management position for several years and, more recently, headed the ETCS/train control department. He has been involved in the development of SIGNON from the very start and now successfully manages SIGNON as part of the TÜV Süd Schweiz AG in Zurich.

Paul Kleinrath was the founder and mana-ging director of Evolit – Consulting GmbH and later on of SIGNON Austria GmbH. He has extensive know-how in the implemen-tation of in-time and in-budget IT projects.

He is assisted by Stefan Pencik, who took over the sales department of SIGNON Austria in 2015. For many years, he was responsible

STEFFEN JURTZ STEFAN BAUER PAUL KLEINRATH & STEFAN PENCIK

for the sales departments of leading multina-tional companies in the IT and technology sector, such as IBM, Symantec, Informix Databases, SDRC and PTC.

In his last job he was in charge of the B2B area of the Telecommunication, Media, Utilities & Services divisions at Raiffeisen Informatik Consulting in Vienna.

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Rail systemsTrouble-free train operations require the proper coordination of all systems: Signalling technology, train control, telecommunications and rail power supply.We have highly specialized staff for all areas, but we never lose sight of the need of interaction between the different trades and disciplines.SIGNON is your partner for planning, implementation and operation of any rail systems for mass transit and mainline traffic. Worldwide.

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ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMSTechnologies

» Points heating systems » Lighting » Medium and low voltage systems

Services » Competent specialist advice » Basic and detailed design » Earthing concepts » Lightning protection concepts » Lighting calculations » Energy consumption analysis and

optimization » Costing and cost estimates » Tender preparation and evaluation » Drafting of guidelines and specifications » Verification and validation » System integration » Professional support during

commissioning

TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMSTechnologies

» Digital radio technologies / GSM-R » Access control » Fire alarm systems » Monitoring and surveillance systems » Telephone systems » Network solutions / IP systems

Services » Competent specialist advice » Basic and detailed design » Drafting specifications » Interface management » Costing and cost estimates » Tender preparation and evaluation » Drafting of guidelines and specifications » Verification and validation » System integration » Professional support during

commissioning

AUTOMATIC TRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMSTechnologies

» ATP, ATO, ATS » ERTMS / ETCS Level 1-3 » PZB (intermittent train protection) » LZB (continuous train protection) » CBTC

Services » Concepts » Operational rail scenarios and

simulations » Competent specialist advice » Tender preparation and evaluation » Safety assessment » Basic and detailed design » Drafting of guidelines and specifications » Verification and validation » System integration » Professional support during

commissioning » Education and training » ETCS-Key management » Costing and cost estimates

SIGNALLING AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTechnologies

» Conventional interlocking systems » Electronic interlocking systems » Level crossing technology » Operations control » Alarm systems » Operating systems » Track vacancy detection equipment

Services » Studies and surveys » Migration and obsolescence concepts » Competent specialist advice » Basic and detailed design » Specifications » System integration and system tests » Safety engineering » Education and training » Software engineering

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RAIL POWER SUPPLY

Technologies » Direct current » Alternating current » E-buses » Switchboards » Substations

Services » Competent specialist advice » Studies and expert opinion » Power supply concepts » Energy consumption analysis and

optimization » Design services » Network calculation » Rail traffic simulation » Specifications » Costing and cost estimates

OVERHEAD CONTACT LINE

Technologies » Contact line » Third rail

Services » Competent specialist advice » Basic and detailed design » Specifications » Interface management » Costing and cost estimates » Tender preparation and evaluation » Drafting of guidelines and specifications » Verification and validation » System integration » Professional support during

commissioning

EARTHING AND RETURN CIRCUITTechnologies

» Direct current » Alternating current » Traction current

Services » Competent specialist advice » Basic and detailed design » EMC / EMI » Earthing concepts » Lightning protection concepts » Costing and cost estimates

CABLE MANAGEMENT

Technologies » Underground cabling support » Cabling coordination across all trades

and disciplines » System cabling (indoor/outdoor)

Services » Competent specialist advice » Tool-based planning » Cable planning » Basic and detailed design » Costing and cost estimates » Interface management » Assessments

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SIGNON is your partner for the cross-system planning of railway technology installations, from the first customer consulting to the simulation of operations.

SIGNON specifies, implements and integrates customer specific systems and software solutions during the implementation stage.

Even when everything runs smoothly, we are at your disposal. Our main objective is the safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of your facilities.

Planning Implementation Operation

Operational planning and optimizationOperators of transport companies benefit from our practical experience gained due to our personal commitment in transport companies and in the rolling stock industry as well as in national and international projects. We design and optimize processes, organizations and projects to allow for the efficient use of resources for operations and maintenance.

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Expert knowledge combined with operational know-how and system expertise: We look at the entire system and keep track of all interfaces, areas and trades. We concep-tualize workflows and processes – from planning and implementation up to operation.

Technologies & ServicesPlanning, conceptualization and optimization:

» Mobility concepts » Analysis and forecast of market potentials » Cost effectiveness and efficiency analyses » Timetable optimization » Planning Vehicle operation and fleet structure » Energy efficiency of vehicles and equipment » Operation and servicing concepts including implementation » Simulation of operations » Design of organizational and operational structures » Tendering support for vehicles and infrastructures » Training of operating personnel

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Safety and SecurityWe assess and improve all aspects of safety and security in public transport systems under a holistic system approach. From technical safety to security (protection against willful damage by third parties): We offer methodical expertise as well as the operational and technical experience in risk assessment and in the development of effective countermeasures.

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SAFETY

» Consulting and conducting analyses (risk and threat assess-ments) in compliance with national and international standards

» CSM Analyses » Workshops to help train hazard identification » Safety certification & Safety management » Assistance with approval procedures (reports, impact and con-

formity analyses)

SECURITY

» Analysis of concrete threats, risk assessment » Assessment of effective countermeasures and development of

guidelines » Security organization including crisis and emergency management » Analysis of the objective and subjective security of passengers

and employees » Education and training for employees of transport companies,

operators and industry

Reliability is paramount for us: Our work complies with national and international guidelines and standards (e. g. EN 50126, ISO 31000, IEC / ISO31010). Our methods are equally comprehensive: from FMEA and FTA to CSM, operational analyses, RAMS parameters and many others. Targeted towards your safety and the safety of your passengers and employees.

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The key to our global expertise lies in our knowledge of all relevant details. Our highly specialized software tools allow for precise analysis and detailed design of your systems and facilities.

IT Solutions

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The world of global railways sector is increasingly interested in IT solutions and the high degree of automation they entail. However, there is a lack of appropriate tools. This is precisely SIGNON‘s starting point: We focus on the specific needs of rail operators and develop software-based tools and custom-tailored software solutions for their requirements. To ensure reliable, safe and above all efficient process management.

SIGNON SATengine›› Automated, satellite-based collection of

rail infrastructure data as basis for migra-tion to ETCS

SIGNON SATvalid›› Satellite-based tool to check and validate

ETCS trackside equipment

SIGNON RIMpad›› Recording of track elements (e.g. signals,

train protection systems, cable) and their properties using a tablet computer as a basis for digital planning with a high flexi-bility for in- and output formats (PlanPro, railML®, etc.).

SIGNON LOGdis›› Evaluation of logfiles of rolling stock, radio

and tracks during the system integration of ETCS components

SIGNON EPPsta›› Statistical processing of data from Auto-

matic Passenger Counting (APC systems) for reporting, extrapolation of passen-ger numbers, operational planning for transport operators and revenue sharing planning for transport associations

SIGNON KMI›› Automatic and process-driven acquisition,

processing and analysis of customer feed-back and cases of customer warrantees

SIGNON ORCA›› Organization and reporting of com-

puter-assisted field services to ensure communication between employees and operations center, including quick personnel deployment to the site and simultaneous documentation

SIGNON SUITE›› Collection of tools for calculation and

electrical configuration of power supply

systems

SIGNON SINAnet / WEBAnet›› Simulation programs to calculate the

power supply requirements of DC and AC powered trains

SIGNON IMAfeb›› Calculation of effective impedances of

contact lines of single-phase AC trains as well as of the cross-sectional magnetic and electric field distribution around con-tact lines and overhead lines

SIGNON OLAcad›› CAD-based contact line design software

for the efficient engineering of contact lines for both local and long-distance traffic For more information

contact our IT experts or

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Our focus is on the whole world.

Our competencies are being applied all over the world – from Brazil to Vietnam, from Australia to Norway. More than 5,000 projects to date. As different as requirements may be, our customers always benefit from our wide portfolio and our networked services.

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VDE 8

›› Cross-system design services (telecom-munication, 50 Hz, signalling) considering ETCS L2oS in Germany for the first time

Safety review of tram stops

›› Identification and assessment of relevant safety and security risks at tram and light rail stops

ESTW Oberhausen West

›› Basic and detailed design services as main designer for DB Netz AG regarding sig-nalling, telecommunication, 50 Hz, OCL and under ground cabling for the modern-ization of the station‘s control and safety technology

Neupro for DB Netz AG

›› System engineering (specification and modeling using SysML, among others) to modularize and standardize signal boxes

Metro Bangalore

›› Power supply network calculation and verification of layout regarding 114 km of the Bangalore (India) metro network

ESTW-A Aachen

›› Cross-system basic and detailed design services including special constructions within the scope of the renewal of the control and safety technology as well as adaptation of the Belgium train control system

Power supply security

›› Network study and energy efficiency analysis for the entire tram network of Vienna

Cross-City Line Zurich

›› Basic and detailed design services for cable installation and electrical equipment, contact line, traction power, and control and safety technology

Planning Duisburg-Wedau

›› Basic and detailed design services as main designer for DB Netz AG regarding signalling, telecommunication, 50 Hz, OCL and underground cabling for the new make-up yard with 12 new tracks and garage siding for locomotives

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New rail connection to Berlin-Bran-denburg International Airport (BBI)

›› Basic and detailed design for telecommu-nication, 50 Hz., signalling and under ground cabling for the connection of local and long-distance traffic to Berlin-Branden-burg International airport

Projects Neupro and EULYNX

›› Technical support for DB Netz AG to draft the specifications of partial systems and interfaces, while modeling behavior using SysML software

Railway junction Magdeburg

›› Basic and detailed design for signalling, telecommunication and electric power systems including modification of the track layout and adjustments of neigh-boring OCCs

ESTW Emmerich

›› Concept, approval and implementation design of signalling and underground cabling including voltage change-over system of contact line at Emmerich station

Modernization of operations control center in Vietnam

›› Feasibility study, GSM propagation measurements, conceptualization for adjustment to automated operations, professional support during call of tenders and contract award, as well as training

ERTMS Program Norway

›› Technical support for JBV (regarding TMS, ETCS, system integration) for the network-wide introduction of ETCS Level 2 in Norway

ETCS trackside equipment Austria

›› Long-term project support of ÖBB with regard to ETCS infrastructure equip-ment: from specification drafting, call for tenders to installation and support during the approval and acceptance stages

Brenner base tunnel

›› Basic and detailed design services regarding power, grounding systems, SCADA, 50 Hz and contact lines as well as RAMS studies and network simulations

Infrastructure data acquisition with SIGNON SAT.engine

›› Video-based acquisition and evaluation of track-related distances and gradients by way of a tool installed on the traction unit, in Australia, Belgium, Denmark and Hungary

Validation services for ETCS

›› Verification of balise project and pro-gramming using SIGNON‘s tool SATvalid to introduce ETCS on several tracks in Hungary

High-speed line in Libya

›› Conceptualization and preliminary draft as well as design of the all technical equipment and call for tenders based on European specifications

Automated warnings

›› Conceptualization of a radio-based alarm system to improve safety during track work as innovation project together with SBB

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5,000Projects worldwide, we have already

successfully implemented.

Feasibility study: High-speed line in Brazil

›› Operating concept including CTC and cost estimate, analysis of different automatic train control systems and telecommunica-tions systems including electronic ticketing

ESTW-A Wolmirstedt

›› Basic and detailed design services for the new safety and security system for signalling, telecommunication, 50 Hz., underground cabling including professional support during commissioning

Relay technology in Turkey

›› Interface design between signal boxes for Bombardier Italia including consulting services for the purpose of adaptation of TCDD regulations

Operational Expenditure Estimate Services for Qatar

›› Analytical operational expenditure esti-mate of the operating and maintenance costs for the next 20 years for Doha‘s metro, tram and long-distance traffic networks

Introducing ECTS on Oslo-Ski line

›› Consulting services für Rambøll: Concepts, draft designs, requirement speci fications, risk assessments and cost estimates for the successful introduction of ETCS

East-West corridor in Latvia

›› Inventory documentation and implemen-tation design for signalling systems, level crossings and underground cabling for a 365 km long route in cooperation with Thales

Consulting and Engineering for Saudi Arabia

›› Development of a planning guideline as well as basic and detailed design services for signalling and ETCS for a number of routes on behalf of Siemens and Thales

Planning services for Syria

›› Development of a planning guideline followed by cross-system planning for more than 50 stations and OCCs as well as commissioning consulting

ETCS Level 1 Turkey

›› Development of specification including operational scenarios and requirement specifications for the nation-wide imple-mentation of ETCS Level 1

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THE VARIETY OF SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS MAKES OUR PERFORMANCE TRANSPARENT.

SIGNON Deutschland GmbHSchützenstraße 15-17D-10117 BerlinPhone: +49 30 247387-13Fax: +49 30 247387-11E-Mail: info@signon-group.com

SIGNON Österreich GmbHMarxergasse 1B / Top 6A-1030 ViennaPhone: +43 1 5811454Fax: +43 1 5811450-00E-Mail: info@signon-group.com

TÜV SÜD Schweiz AG c/o SIGNONAargauerstrasse 250CH-8048 ZürichPhone: +41 44 43537-00Fax: +41 44 43537-07E-Mail: info@signon-group.com

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