SYSTRA announces successful commissioning of the first ARGOS digital interlocking

The consortium led by Compagnie des Signaux (CSEE), alongside EIFFAGE ENERGIE SYSTEMES and SYSTRA, in partnership with SNCF Réseau, has reached a decisive milestone in the modernisation of the French national rail network with the successful commissioning of the first ARGOS digital interlocking at the Reding Saverne pilot site (Grand Est Region, France).

This commissioning marks the culmination of five years of close collaboration and joint efforts.
 

ARGOS: An innovative technology serving network regeneration
The ARGOS innovation partnership aims to accelerate the modernisation of signalling on the French National Rail Network (RFN), with a deployment rate set to double by 2032. It meets ambitious objectives in terms of technical performance and economic efficiency. This partnership is fully in line with the French rail network regeneration strategy, contributing to decarbonised mobility and improved train circulation, directly benefiting passengers.

Developed by Compagnie des Signaux, the ARGOS technological solution is based on an innovative digital architecture designed to meet the growing operational demands of the rail network. It enables the deployment of a new generation of scalable and high-performance interlocking stations, allowing real-time communication, high responsiveness to incidents, and reduced impact in case of failure or maintenance.

In terms of cybersecurity, ARGOS integrates reinforced requirements from the design stage, ensuring even safer and more reliable operations.

Towards a digital and interoperable rail network
This commissioning strengthens the historic partnership between the members of the Compagnie des Signaux consortium and SNCF Réseau and illustrates their collective ability to deliver complex industrial projects and support SNCF Réseau in the digital transformation of the network. The ARGOS programme is also part of a global modernisation vision, with the development and deployment of the ARGOS RBC solution intended to deploy ERTMS signalling for an interoperable rail network, meeting mobility challenges at both national and European levels.

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