The Autonomy Cluster brings together technologies for autonomous vehicles. The main goal of these technologies is to gradually replace drivers and make public transport options more efficient. The systems are designed with an emphasis on safe, environmentally friendly, efficient and economical vehicle operation.

The ATO in the GoA2 category automates train control, optimises the timetable and reduces energy consumption. The system works on the basis of a positioning system that receives data from GNSS and odometry. The system in the GoA2 category represents the first step towards fully autonomous vehicles.

Key features:

• Automates train control
• Energy saving
• Timetable optimization

The Anti-Collision System (ACS) reduces the impact of collisions in depots and urban traffic. It uses a combination of smart sensors and HD maps with a virtual tunnel to detect people, cars and other rolling stock. The system is currently available in CWNB (Collision Warning No-Braking) mode. It will only be possible to implement the next development stage CWAB (Collision Warning Active Braking) by updating the software.

Key features:

• Reducing the impact of collisions in depots and urban traffic
• Increased protection
• The next step to an autonomous vehicle

The Diagnostics includes technologies that enable the customer to gradually move from planned maintenance to actual maintenance and, consequently, to predictive maintenance. This approach ensures/impacts the optimisation of the vehicle service costs and LCC (Life Cycle Cost) of components.

A diagnostics system that offers Remote Maintenance, Condition-Based Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance. PREMIS can reduce the financial and time costs of servicing. The system consists of an on-board computer, sensors and a server part that can adapt to the customer interface. The diagnostics work by collecting smart data. A subsequent evaluation can verify RAMS parameters for individual components, allowing maintenance to be planned according to the actual condition of the components. 

Key features:

• Reduces and time/service costs
• Verification of RAMS parameters
• Maintenance planning according to the actual condition of components

The BSU-XX is a sensor that is part of the PREMIS diagnostics, making it possible to measure, record and analyse the vibration and temperature of moving parts of the train with an impact on the optimisation of the maintenance plan. Thanks to robust design, the BSU-XX can be placed on the chassis in any position.

Key features:

• Optimisation of the maintenance plan
• Part of the PREMIS predictive diagnostics

The Vehicle Technologies group brings together digital technologies and systems designed for vehicle operation. These technologies include control, communication, multimedia, camera and other systems. The functionalities of these systems ensure a smooth, reliable, pleasant, clear and comfortable ride for passengers.

Multimedia system suitable for all types of rolling stock. The system consists of an On-Board part and a server part, and it can be connected to the customer’s infrastructure, thus guaranteeing the possibility of deployment on the customer’s entire fleet. MACS can cooperate with other vehicle systems. Due to the work with sensitive data (camera recordings), great emphasis is placed on the security of the entire solution – Cyber Security. As we move towards an autonomous future, MACS will be applied, for example, in CCTV evaluation (weapon, injury, dangerous luggage, vehicle monitoring.)

Key features:

• Kompatibilní se všemi typy drážních vozidel
• Up to 12TB of storage
• Cyber Security

TCMS is the basic system equipment of the vehicle enabling connection of Škoda Digital smart digital systems. The master control system is based on an Ethernet network and supports wireless data transmission in 3G/4G, GSM-R and Wi-Fi networks. TCMS software can be implemented in all types of rail vehicles (DMU, EMU, Diesel, Tram, Metro, Coach, Passenger wagon.

Key features:

• For all types of rail vehicles
• Option to connect ŠKODA smart digital systems

The manageable Ethernet switch supports a high-speed communication line up to 10 Gbps according to project needs, with an emphasis on Cyber Security. A multitasking system enables multiple functionalities to be shared in a single physical switch – for example, the Ethernet switch and multimedia management. Based on the HYPEX modular platform.

Key features:

• Manageable switch
• Sharing multiple functionalities in one physical switch
• Cyber Security

Ethernet backbone network designed for gigabit ETB and ECN networks. Robust HW developed with an emphasis on Cyber Security. HYPEX-ETBN – supports a circular topology with redundancy and a fast recovery time. HYPEX-ETBN is available with an integrated manageable Ethernet switch for ECN networks. Based on the HYPEX modular platform.

Key features:

• Support fast communication line up to 10 Gbps according to project needs
• Sharing multiple functionalities in one physical switch
• Cyber Security

Display developed for all types of railway vehicles. DPC offers a wide range of configurations from the size of the display itself, the choice of buttons, a touch pad or the combination of buttons and a touch pad. It can be used as a display panel for controlling a multimedia system or as a TDD. The display can be supplied in SIL0 or SIL2.

Key features:

• Possibility to customize the display according to the needs of the project
• Can be delivered in SIL0 or SIL2
• For all types of rail vehicles

The UIC-Gateway is an important part of the equipment of railway vehicles according to IEC 61375. UIC-GATEWAY handles the inauguration of the corresponding train, message routing, data copy processing, aggregation functions and server mapping services.

Complete on-board communication infrastructure based on Ethernet with support for CAN, MVB and serial communications. It ensures stable and fast data transfers between vehicle systems. The main advantage of OCI is that one physical network is used for multiple on-board systems. This approach makes it possible to reduce the number of network elements and cabling, thus helping to optimise the initial costs and LCC costs. The benefits of using Ethernet are mainly the openness and simplicity of this platform compared to more expensive communication lines such as WTB.

Key feaTures:

• Ethernet based with support for CAN, MVB and serial communications
• LCC (Life Cycle Cost) optimization.
• Reducing the number of network elements and reducing cabling

INTELO+DIN is a unit designed for the local control of subsystems such as door opening, heating and air conditioning, anti-slip and wheel skid protection. It can also be used to collect data required for the higher-level control system.

Key features:

• Control of subsystems (doors, heating, air conditioning, skid and slip protection)
• Data collection for the Train Control Management System