Kontron secures a EUR 65 Mio design win in rail infrastructure
Kontron, a pioneering force in IoT solutions for industries, announces a landmark design win that highlights its leadership in the transportation industry's digital transformation.
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Kontron is set to develop and implement a new innovative platform to host the interlocking system from a leading european provider of signalling and rail infrastructure. This system is crucial for authorizing train movement and ensuring optimal safety conditions are met.
This landmark contract represents a pivotal moment in Kontron’s journey towards technological excellence and innovation and its further commitment to the global enhancement of rail safety and operational efficiency.
Advanced railway interlocking systems
Kontron will deploy its high-availability mission-critical computing solutions for the new systems. These systems are integral to the Interlocking 4.0 initiative, designed to ensure safe rail operations with increased capacity and reliability. By leveraging advanced signalling technology, the system ensures strict compliance with railway signalling principles, effectively preventing collisions and unauthorized train movements.
The deployment of this state-of-the-art interlocking system marks a significant advancement in rail network safety and efficiency. It embodies Kontron’s vision for a future where rail transport is safer, more reliable, and offers increased capacity. This project sets new benchmarks in railway operations, showcasing Kontron's capabilities in delivering complex, mission-critical systems for the modern transportation infrastructure.
"Our partnership on this project exemplifies Kontron's expertise in high-availability systems and our steadfast commitment to enhancing rail safety," said Alain Spors, CEO of Kontron France. "This design win is a crucial milestone that further cements our role as a key player in the transportation sector. We are honoured to leverage our technology and expertise towards creating a safer, more efficient rail system."
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