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A Swiss rail network upgrades to a new control system

Redundant control system for traction power monitoring of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn

A Swiss rail network upgrades to a new control system

Redundant control system for traction power monitoring of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn

Automotive

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGBahn)

Brig-Glisergrund,

Switzerland

In the past, the structure was highly complex. There was a duplicate network with separate switches and routers. The entire system frequently failed if malfunctions occurred. Siemens took over the planning and implementation of the new network control system for the traction power supply. To manage the rail network, a solution was sought that detects faults, accelerates network recovery and ensures reliable power supply throughout the rail network.

Siemens offered a solution consisting of two Layer-3 switches that allow flexible and fast adjustment of the network structures. Thanks to the redundant configuration, both RUGGEDCOM RX1500 form a logical unit. If one of the switches fails, the other takes over the gateway function immediately.

"Efficient management of the rail network requires know-how and the right solutions. We want to know what is happening on the line at all times. That applies equally to tracking trains on their routes, to fast location and elimination of faults along the line and in the requirement-based traction power supply"

Project manager Jean-Pierre Waldmann from MGBahn

Simple maintenance
Smooth operation: increased fault detection and faster power system recovery
Reliable power supply throughout the entire rail network

The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGBahn) is one of the largest transit companies in Switzerland. With more than eight million passengers per year, the company is an important infrastructure service provider for regional tourism. In a project, the network infrastructure with older equipment is to be replaced by a new power management system for traction power supply with modern components.

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