System engineering for integration of ATO GoA 2 in the project Digitalen Knoten Stuttgart

DB Netz AG

Stuttgart, September 2019 to ongoing

ATO TMS Rolling Stock

Technical support for the development and integration of ATO into the DB system architecture as part of the project Digitalen Knoten Stuttgart

For the development and integration of Automatic Train Operation (ATO GoA2) at Deutsche Bahn as part of the project Digitalen Knoten Stuttgart, NEXTRAIL is working closely with colleagues from Deutsche Bahn to create key technical and process-related documents and support the implementation of the project.

With a focus on the trackside components, NEXTRAIL has developed the specification documents based on the state of international standardization and derived further documents and processes. In addition, NEXTRAIL is developing the safety and security documentation and coordinating this with internal experts. Nextrail also supports Deutsche Bahn by adapting regulations during the operational introduction. NEXTRAIL also supports the testing, commissioning and approval activities throughout the entire implementation process, contributing many years of experience from numerous technology projects.

Overall, an overarching approach is being pursued between the vehicle and track side in order to ensure successful integration at an early stage.

Key areas of service

Development and maintenance of central specifications
Creation of further technical documents, such as interface load specifications or planning requirements
Preparation of safety and security documentation
Support in the development and implementation of railroad operational processes and operational management processes
Carrying out tests and commissioning
Test execution and approval support
Overall support for DB AG throughout the entire implementation process

Special features

The aim of the project is to implement and commission ATO GoA2 in a node for the first time as part of the Stuttgart Digital Node project - another milestone in the digitalization of rail operations.

Contact person

Here you will find your contact person for Test and system integration

Dr Albrecht Achilles

Member of the Executive Board, Head of ATO/ TMS

Berlin office

Profile

Dr Albrecht Achilles is a member of the Executive Board and Head of ATO/TMS at NEXTRAIL GmbH. His broad specialist expertise is based on many years of experience as a technical consultant for control-command and signalling system, both on the operator and the manufacturer side. Dr Albrecht Achilles focuses on the technical area of the European Train Control System (ETCS), automatic train operation (ATO), traffic management systems (TMS) and signalling controlled warning systems (SCWS).