Railway

Railway Solutions

for improved safety and efficiency

During the last years, the railway industry has become a platform for innovative people and goods transportation. Automotive technology helps to make this development safe and sustainable.

Why Railway Solutions

Automotive technology is robust, reliable, and proven, making it ideal for adapting for railway solutions. The primary goal of this technology is to reduce the likelihood of dangerous misinterpretations of situations in the environment by the driver, as well as to reduce the complexity of the workplace.
 
Continental Engineering Services (CES) is committed to reducing both the risk of human error on the railway network and the stress of human drivers. With their advanced railway solutions, passengers can travel with peace of mind knowing that their safety is being taken seriously.
 
We are the ideal choice for those looking for reliable and innovative railway solutions. With the help of our advanced automotive technologies, passengers can trust that their safety and security are the top priority.

Automotive Assistance Functions

Continental Engineering Services offers integrated automotive assistance functions for railway vehicles, such as Forward Collision Warning, Side Collision Warning, Head Up Display, and Driver Monitoring. These functions are designed to help drivers identify potential dangers and react quickly, reducing the risk of accidents and collisions.
 
Additionally, these features also help improve efficiency by helping drivers better control the environmental challenges of the train. This support is urgently needed as the working environment of a train driver is becoming increasingly complex and multifaceted. our solutions can be implemented both as individual functions and in a system network to relieve the driver holistically.

Accident between tram and car

Source: https://www.polizei-schweiz.ch/reinach-bl-unfall-zwischen-tram-und-auto/

Seven injured in tram-car collision

https://www.fr.de/rhein-main/sieben-verletzte-zusammenstoss-strassenbahn-auto-10969823.html

Serious tram accident in Griesheim (Germany)

https://www.echo-online.de/lokales/darmstadt-dieburg/griesheim/schwerer-strassenbahnunfall-in-griesheim_19720390

Whale sculpture saves the train from falling into the channel

https://www.morgenpost.de/vermischtes/article230818024/Wal-Skulptur-rettet-Bahn-vor-Zehn-Meter-Sturz-in-Kanal.html

Monitoring of Level Crossings and Stations

Level crossings and platforms are a major source of fatalities and collisions on the railways, but with the right monitoring system in place, railway operators can significantly reduce the risk of such incidents.
 
Continental Engineering Services provides multiple technologies to monitor and control level crossings as well as platforms, which includes a combination of sensors like cameras and radars just like the Digital Safety Assist which uses movement data from an app to give other road users early warning of an approaching train. This system enables operators to detect obstacles on the tracks and stop approaching trains before a critical situation before a critical situation arises.

Revolutionizing Mobility Solutions

Are you tired of the limitations of “black box” systems? Look no further than Continental Engineering Services (CES), the innovative supplier of cutting-edge mobility solutions.
 
Unlike traditional component suppliers, CES offers a unique approach that goes beyond just providing components. Our feature and function approach, combined with a holistic solution proposal, ensures that all systems involved – from software to hardware to user level – not only harmonize with each other, but also offer powerful synergy effects that surpass typical systems.
 
Our tailor-made solutions, incorporating proven systems from the automotive industry, guarantee optimal functionality and contribute to the sustainability and safety of future mobility. Plus, with our modular and universally applicable basic approach, you can easily expand your existing systems – even third-party ones – at any time. This makes it possible to retrofit existing vehicles or transform those under construction into state-of-the-art, efficient machines.
 
Experience the future of mobility with CES’s holistic approach. Contact us today to learn more about how we can revolutionize your mobility solutions.

Additional Service:
Functional Safety

We understand the importance of functional safety in railway applications and have developed solutions that are certified according to several standards including ISO 26262, IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and railway specific standards like DIN EN50155, DIN EN50657, DIN EN50121, and DIN EN 45545.
 
Our commitment to these standards ensures that our solutions are designed to protect railway operators, passengers, and pedestrians in all situations of urban and rail operation. Whether it’s a busy city center or a remote track, our functional safety service provides peace of mind that your railway system is equipped to handle any unexpected scenarios.
 
At Continental Engineering Services, we leverage the latest technologies and best practices to deliver the highest level of safety and reliability for our clients. Our team of experts works closely with customers to understand their unique needs and provide customized solutions that meet or exceed industry standards.

Additional Service:
Cybersecurity

Our service is tailored to meet the unique needs of the railway industry, and we’re excited to offer a range of solutions that help keep your systems and data safe from cyber attacks. These solutions are developed according to the ISO 21434 standard and the railway specific DIN CLC/TS 50701 norm, additional to applicable data protection regulations.

Our approach to Cybersecurity is based on Systems Engineering, which includes key elements such as TARA, Security Concept, Requirements Engineering, and Strong Key Components that can be customized to your specific needs. This approach allows us to provide a comprehensive solution that addresses your Cybersecurity concerns from every angle. 

Starting with an Initial Risk Assessment, our team of experts will work closely with you to evaluate the Cybersecurity aspects and needs of your specific project context. Based on the outcome of the Initial Risk Assessment, a Custom Holistic Cybersecurity Service Model is applied, which ensures an effective implementation of Cybersecurity controls, spanning the entire lifecycle of our solution.

One of our key offerings is Telematics, which allows us to monitor your systems and data in real-time to quickly identify any potential threats. We also provide a Secure Gateway that acts as a secure connection between your internal network and the internet, ensuring that your data is protected at all times. 
At our core, we specialize in Systems Integration & Testing, which means that we can seamlessly integrate our Cybersecurity solution into your existing infrastructure. We conduct thorough Production testing to ensure that our solution works flawlessly and can be deployed with minimal disruption to your operations.
 
In conclusion, our Cybersecurity Service for Railway Applications offers a comprehensive solution that is customized to meet your specific needs. We use Systems Engineering principles to provide a holistic approach to Cybersecurity that includes Initial Risk Assessment, Custom Holistic Cybersecurity Service Model, TARA, Security Concept, Requirements Engineering, Strong Key Components, Telematics, Secure Gateway, Systems Integration & Testing, and Production testing. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help keep your systems and data safe from cyber threats.

Head-up displays for greater safety when driving trams

Continental’s innovative solution for improving tramway operations: head-up displays (HUDs) optimized for trams. Tram drivers face numerous challenges in dense public traffic, but HUDs act as an information filter, focusing the driver’s attention on the essentials and keeping their eyes on the road. Continental’s HUDs for trams provide selected and important information in a pre-selected manner, improving road safety and reducing the workload of driving personnel. Learn more about how Continental’s HUD technology can help enhance your tramway operations today.

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