Safe4Rail-3 project and the next generation of TCMS

COMSA INDUSTRIAL TAKES PART, TOGETHER WITH OTHER PARTNERS, IN THE SAFE4RAIL-3 INNOVATION PROJECT, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES AND COMPONENTS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE TRAIN CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM (TCMS).

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.

The project will improve the functionality of the next generation TCMS (NG-TCMS), which aims to provide newer and safer features to on-board subsystems as the backbone for reliable and high-availability train operation.

The main objective of Safe4Rail-3 is to contribute to the two railways demonstrators stemming from its complementary project, CONNECTA-3. Thus, the hardware and software developed and tested within the project will be installed directly in the two demonstrators for integration and validation.

The results of Safe4RAIL-3 will lead to a more competitive railway industry, as they will increase the flexibility and reliability of TCMS communications, reduce development and maintenance costs and achieve new functionalities for trains, paying special attention to the interoperability of manufacturers and the availability of multiple sources. The project will thus enhance the competitiveness of EU industry by placing European train operators at the technology forefront, supported by a combination of radical innovation and technical standards.