What is the actual condition of my track? Where exactly is it located, and when does it require maintenance? In practice, this very transparency is usually lacking. Data is often fragmented and difficult to access, leading to inefficiency. zentrak, the digital platform from voestalpine Railway Systems, transforms traditional railway infrastructure

Axle counting systems have established themselves for years as a reliable alternative to conventional track circuits. They circumvent typical weaknesses such as contamination from ballast, rust, weathering, or aging components. With UniAC[2] from voestalpine Railway Systems, this proven principle is further developed: by combining it with a plug-and-play solution, a

voestalpine Signaling Austria GmbH and voestalpine Signaling Sainerholz GmbH, both subsidiaries of voestalpine Railway Systems GmbH, have been successfully certified to the international industry standard IRIS Certification®. This confirms that the quality management system meets the internationally recognised requirements of the railway industry. Management of voestalpine Signaling Austria GmbH and voestalpine Signaling Sainerholz GmbH, said:We are proud to announce

Increased traffic, higher utilisation rates, and the demand for 24/7 availability are putting pressure on operators worldwide. At the same time, expectations regarding efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness are rising. How can this balancing act be managed? Diagnostic and monitoring systems are creating a new foundation for operations. They enable continuous

With the zentrak MODULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (MDS), voestalpine Railway Systems presents a modular diagnostic system that monitors rolling stock using a variety of sensor types. Depending on the application, infrared, fiber optic, acoustic, and/or optical sensors are used. This allows, for example, the detection of overheated axle bearing housings or

In rail transport, enormous amounts of data are generated daily by sensors along the track, collecting information about trains as they pass over or through. When used correctly, this data provides valuable insights into the condition of the rolling stock and enables the early detection of potentially dangerous situations. Timely

Rail transport is considered safer and more environmentally friendly than road transport. However, the increasing shift to e-mobility presents a new challenge: securing and further expanding the ecological advantages of rail in the long term. What role do life cycle thinking and the circular economy play in this? Christian Aichberger,

More and more people and goods are to be transported by rail in the future. As a result, the rail network is increasingly reaching its limits. How can rail remain an attractive part of the transport chain in the future? Sandra Baltic, Product Manager at voestalpine Railway Systems, discusses the

Compared to wood, steel, or plastic, concrete has established itself as the most durable and sustainable material for railway sleepers. Concrete sleepers can last up to 50 years and are highly resistant to environmental influences. They also have low thermal expansion , which is beneficial for track stability. Wooden railway sleepers, on the other hand, must be impregnated to ensure their longevity. Previously, substances

From training at the company’s own academy, through planning, surveying, and route alignment, to production, logistics, and assembly support, voestalpine Railway Systems offers integrated system solutions along the entire value chain. Supported by professional track service teams and comprehensive digital monitoring throughout the entire lifecycle, these solutions maximize track availability,

Every year, an average of 500 turnouts need to be replaced in Austria—and currently up to 1,500 on the German market. The conventional method often involves transporting the individual turnout components to the assembly site, where they are then put together. However, this often takes place under difficult conditions. In

Modern railways are increasingly turning to intelligent infrastructure monitoring to understand asset condition in real time, link sensor data with ground truth and integrate insights into maintenance planning, writes Dino Velic, R&D Project Manager Intelligent Turnout at voestalpine Signaling Austria GmbH. Figure 1: High speed turnout with integrated point machine, ballast

With a steadily growing fleet of currently 45 turnout transport wagons, voestalpine Railway Systems operates the largest turnout transport fleet in Europe — making it the leading provider of logistics services for completely pre-assembled turnout systems. The combination of global turnout construction expertise, decades of know-how, and integrated logistics results in

More traffic on existing railway lines and ever shorter maintenance windows: Operators are facing growing challenges in ensuring safety, availability, and efficiency in the long term, while at the same time dealing with increasingly complex systems. The zentrak Object Controller Point from voestalpine Railway Systems is a certified tool that

The railway sector is undergoing change, and the demands placed on modern railway infrastructure are growing rapidly: Higher availability, maximized safety, and efficient use of resources are now key success factors. At the same time, the complexity of networks worldwide is increasing. For voestalpine Railway Systems, one thing is clear: