(27/02/2017) 

This will increase the safety and efficiency of this means of transport, in addition to reducing construction, operation and maintenance costs, with a saving of 10 kilometres of cables for every 20 metres of convoy.

The architecture being developed will be able to integrate the braking system and control it electronically. A standard technology will also be implemented, valid for all manufacturers. So far, each manufacturer uses its own protocols. Having a common basis, however, will contribute to streamlining approvals and certifications.

The European Programme Shift 2 Rail has driven this Safe 4 Rail project, which comprises eight industrial partners and three research entities and has a total budget of 6.68 million euros and a duration of two years.

This initiative will develop the necessary technology to unify in a single computer system features such as door opening and closing, passenger communication system and braking systems, to give a few examples.