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Westermo technology used to operate world’s steepest cogwheel railway
The Pilatus-Bahnen railway was built over 130 years ago and is still the world’s steepest cogwheel railway. The train climbs the path from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm, with passengers able to view flowering alpine meadows, striking rock formations and snowfields. The railway has become one of Switzerland’s most successful tourist attractions. Because of its popularity and large number of passengers, the railway needed larger and faster rail vehicles equipped with modern technology. Reliable and robust data network technology from Westermo was chosen to support the operation of these new trains. Reliable data communication The train control system used in the original trains was based on mechanical and electromechanical control elements.…
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Stadler Selects Westermo Networking Technology for New Fleet of Trains for SBB
Stadler has awarded Westermo a contract to provide networking solutions for a new fleet of trains for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Westermo will supply data communication technology for hundreds of new generation single-decker FLIRT Evo multiple unit trains that will replace old rolling stock. The data networks will support the onboard train control and management system. “We are delighted that Stadler has extended its collaboration with Westermo with the award of this contract to provide networking technology for its new generation of FLIRT Evo trains,” said Mark Gibbs, global market director for train networks at Westermo. “Westermo’s rail-certified solutions and expert support will ensure the data networks provide the reliability and robustness required for critical…
