Siemens Mobility, a German multinational, has launched Signaling X, a new cloud-based signalling system for mainline and metro rail systems. This innovation builds on Siemens' "X" portfolio, designed to digitise the end-to-end signalling ecosystem in response to the anticipated doubling of passenger capacity by 2050. Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility, highlighted that Signaling X integrates various signalling systems into a single cloud platform, offering open interfaces for further functionalities.
The new system aims to enhance rail capacity, operations, and maintenance by allowing network signalling to be controlled from a single Signaling Data Centre. It manages both safety-critical and non-safety-critical applications using standardized APIs, and integrates with Train Planning Systems (TPS) for diagnostic and optimization purposes. The platform will operate within a cybersecure environment, built on Siemens’ Distributed Smart Safe System (DS3), which has been successfully implemented in Austria, Spain, and Finland.
Andre Rodenbeck, CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility, noted that Signaling X centralizes rail infrastructure data from long-distance, intercity, and urban traffic into one hardware-independent cloud centre. This will significantly improve operational efficiency, reducing installation costs, consolidating operating locations, and streamlining maintenance activities. Customers can expect better flexibility, georedundancy, and overall operational improvements with this new suite of technologies.
