At this year’s InnoTrans in Berlin, voestalpine Railway Systems is presenting two solutions for more efficient and reliable railway operations on high speed lines: the intelligent diagnostic system zentrak SWITCH CONDITION MONITORING (SCM) and the intelligent switch machine zentrak ECOSTAR 5.0. When used in combination as an intelligent switch drive system, it helps to monitor its condition more effectively, plan maintenance tasks proactively and significantly increase the track’s availability.
Zentrak ECOSTAR 5.0: The Next Generation of Switch Machines
With zentrak ECOSTAR 5.0, voestalpine Railway Systems presents the latest generation of its electro-hydraulic switch machine. It was designed to offer the highest level of reliability, easy integration and maximum maintainability.
Thanks to its modular design, components can be quickly replaced. This reduces service times and simplifies maintenance work. At the same time, the robust construction ensures reliable operation – even under challenging environmental conditions.
The advantages at a glance:
- High reliability and availability
- Robust and durable design
- Easy maintenance thanks to modular design
- Fast repairs and shorter downtimes
- Suitable for various turnout types
- Fully integrated intelligent digital monitoring via zentrak SWITCH CONDITION MONITORING
The zentrak ECOSTAR 5.0 can be used independently of the interlocking technology employed and is therefore particularly suitable for modernization, and retrofit projects.
Zentrak SWITCH CONDITION MONITORING: Clear Insights for Predictable and Efficient Railway Operations
Turnouts are among the most important components in the rail network. A malfunction can quickly lead to delays and service disruptions. This is precisely where zentrak SWITCH CONDITION MONITORING (SCM) comes in.
The Digital Systems solution continuously monitors the condition of the field element and detects changes or anomalies at an early stage. This enables predictive maintenance, which supports reliable operation in the long term.
This ability, to plan maintenance and repair work, offers you optimized costs over the entire life cycle of your railway network infrastructure – and your switch setting system.
The advantages at a glance:
- Fully integrated system solutions for maximum efficiency and seamless system compatibility
- Early insight into the condition of the asset
- Focused and requirement-based maintenance
- Stable and predictable operation
- Higher line availability
- Retrofitting of monitoring nodes possible as part of a modular approach
With zentrak SWITCH CONDITION MONITORING, reactive maintenance becomes predictive maintenance.
Stronger Together: Diagnostics and Switch Setting Systems from a Single Source
Both solutions unfold their full potential when used together. While the zentrak ECOSTAR 5.0 provides important operational data, the zentrak SWITCH CONDITION MONITORING analyzes this information and makes the condition of the switch drive transparent. This gives system operators a comprehensive picture of their infrastructure and allows them to plan maintenance work effectively.
With the Digital Systems Solution, voestalpine Railway Systems is presenting a future-oriented solution for safe, economical, and reliable high-speed rail transport at InnoTrans 2026.
The InnoTrans is regarded as THE most important international trade fair for transportation technology and takes place every two years at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. To mark its 30th anniversary, voestalpine Railway Systems — the world’s leading provider of complete railway infrastructure systems — will showcase its latest developments in digital system solutions.
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Experience System Performance on Track® from September 22–25 in Hall 21b, Booth No. 150.
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This article was originally published by voestalpine Railway Systems.
