Siemens Signaling X: SRTC Demo Drives Metro Rail Innovation

Introduction

From November 10-14, Siemens Mobility showcased its Signaling X solution for metro operations at the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC).

Demonstration and Market Readiness

Siemens Mobility is currently demonstrating its Signaling X solution at the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC). The demonstration is for mass transit operators and journalists.

Following its introduction in mainline rail, the Signaling X solution is now ready for the mass transit market.

Centralized Infrastructure and CBTC Integration

This innovation brings CBTC into a centralized, cloud-ready infrastructure as global mobility demand increases.

Signaling X integrates interlockings, signaling systems, and control systems into a centralised, virtualised data centre.

Technology and Hardware

Safety-critical functions operate on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware with Siemens Mobility’s Distributed Smart Safe System (DS3) platform.

Unlike proprietary systems that rely on older chip technology and occupy entire rooms with specially built electronics, Signaling X demonstrates that the software can run in systems worldwide on COTS standard hardware – simplifying infrastructure and reducing complexity.

Operational and Efficiency Benefits

This results in improved operational efficiency and energy savings, delivering increased capacity and sustainable mobility by enabling more trains to run safely at closer intervals.

By deploying safety-critical railway functions, like interlocking logic, and non-safety systems such as timetable management and traffic optimisation on the same type of commercial off-the-shelf hardware and through standardised APIs, it provides an efficient approach to rail operations.

The foundation of this innovation is the DS3, which utilizes COTS hardware to ensure safety-critical applications operate securely within a scalable, redundant network. This cyber-secure environment enhances operational efficiency, offers energy savings, and reduces headways, paving the way for a more flexible and future-proof rail ecosystem.

Conclusion

Siemens Mobility is demonstrating its Signaling X solution, which integrates various railway functions into a centralized, cloud-ready infrastructure. The solution utilizes commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and the Distributed Smart Safe System (DS3) platform to improve operational efficiency and enable energy savings.

Company Summary

Siemens Mobility: Conducted a live demonstration of metro operations using its Signaling X solution at the Singapore Rail Test Centre (SRTC).

Technology

Signaling X: A solution for metro operations that integrates interlockings, signaling systems, and control systems into a centralised, virtualised data centre.

CBTC: Integrated into a centralized, cloud-ready infrastructure.

COTS: Commercial off-the-shelf hardware used for safety-critical functions.

DS3: Siemens Mobility’s Distributed Smart Safe System platform, which utilizes COTS hardware.