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Innovation Tours
Innovation Tours
Innovation is at the heart of InnoTrans. As such, nine themed Innovation Tours of the stands ouf our members brought together participants for a journey across Europe’s Rail members’ stands to explore innovations in DAC, Operations, Asset, and Services. The 9 Innovation Tours guided 60 participants across the booths of 18 members.
Innovation Tour "DAC"
Digital Automatic Coupling and freight innovation.
Programme
- Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
- “Hybrid DAC”, by VOI
- “DAC Automatic Uncoupling”, by Knorr-Bremse
- “Wagon DAC or CCU/Train Functions”, by FT/DEL
- “DAC Migration, Development of Decision Support System”, by DACFIT
- “Italian Demo Train incl. Short video”, by FS
- “INTRO ÖBB incl PM contribution, deep dive on DAC related activities, Q&A”, by OBB
Date and Time
Tuesday 22 September – 09.30-11:05
Wednesday 23 September – 11.00-12:35
Innovation Tour "Operations 1"
Digital operations, FRMCS, automation and validation
Programme
- Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
- “Autonomous Railway Lines and Inspection” by AZD
- “Innovative open digital solutions to improve railway operations”, by Indra Group
- “FRMCS RAN/5G Core/Modems” and “FRMCS”, by Kontron
- “Digital Twin for Validation and Assessment of ATO & RTO Systems”, by DLR
- (Only on 23 September) ” High Availability Track”, by Voestalpine
Date and Time
Tuesday 22 September – 10.00-11.19
Wednesday 23 September – 09.00-10.43
Innovation Tour "Operations 2"
Autonomous operations, remote driving and timetable optimisation.
Programme
- Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
- “Self-Propelled Freight Wagon”, by DLR
- “Architects of Rail” and “Remote train operations”, by Alstom
- “Ex Ante Timetable Punctuality”, and “Timetable Optimisation”, by FS
- “AutomatedTrain / ATO GoA4 over ETCS”, by DB
Date and Time
Wednesday 23 September – 14.20-16.15 (merged with the “Services” Tour)
Innovation Tour "Assets 1"
Sustainable maintenance, climate resilience and smart rolling stock.
Programme
- Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
- “Adaptation : Simulation tool for HVAC taking into account climate change challenges” and “Mitigation : Alternative energy trains”, by SNCF
- “Active controlled climatisation for a passenger compartment” and “Remote life demo of tests done with the axelless wheelset”, by DLR
- “Physical Presentation of TINO”, “Demo Regarding the Disinfection Robot”, and “Video discussion regarding ROBIN”,by FS
- “3-D printed spare parts out of novel flame-retardant material”, by DB
Date and Time
Tuesday 22 September – 13.30-15.00
Innovation Tour "Asset 2"
Intelligent maintenance, modular interiors and next-generation components.
Programme
- Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
- “I-Maintenance” and “360 degrees accessible Toilet-Chloe”, by Talgo
- “Interiors Modularity”, by Alstom
- “Electro-mechanical Brake (ERJU FP4)”, by Wabtec Corporation
- “Standardized ECM III / IV Interface Task 6.1.2 in “IAM4RAIL””, by Siemens
Date and Time
Tuesday 22 September – 15.30-16.35
Wednesday 23 September – 13.00-14.05
Innovation Tour "Services"
Digital rail services, logistics and yard automation.
Programme
- Introduction at Europe’s Rail Booth
- “Self driving Carriage” and “Digitalisation of Rail Logistics: Wagon/Locomotive”, by CEIT
- “Yard Automation (ERJU-FP5)”, by Wabtec Coporation
- “Digital Electromechanical brake”, “Rail Data Space” and “Virtual validation for Certification”, by Knorr-Bremse
- “Self-Propelled Freight Wagon”, by DLR
Date and Time
Tuesday 22 September – 14.00-15.17
Wednesday 23 September – 14.20-16.15 (merged with the “Operation 2” Tour)