Project description
Trains on track with fewer cables
To make rail transport safer and more competitive, the EU is implementing the European Rail Traffic Management System. Creating an interoperable railway system that makes rail operation between the EU Member States much easier is an essential element of the Single European Railway Area. In this context, the EU-funded LEDVAR-Z project will revolutionise the current system, which uses a large number of cables and interlocking stations and requires unnecessary energy consumption. The project’s overall aim is to improve rail traffic control management and streamline rail projects. Specifically, it will modernise railway signalling so that fibre optic cables are used, and fewer interlocking stations are needed.
Objective
Electrans’ aim is to improve the current rail signalling system and to take a step forward towards the full implementation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS).
The current rail signalling system remains shockingly antiquated throughout the world. Firstly, the electronic signal’s messages are fixed during production. This means that customised signals must be designed, ordered and manufactured every time needs change. Secondly, there is a huge amount of cables and interlocking stations that require installation and maintenance and increase operational expenditures. Thirdly, the current railway monitoring system is rudimentary and requires unnecessary energy consumption.
The solution we propose, LEDVAR-Z, is an innovative ITC system that will standardise and modernise railway signalling, making it more efficient. It is composed of high-quality LED signals able to display any type of light or message and software that intelligently monitors and controls what is displayed. Fewer interlocking stations will be needed and they can communicate with signals through fibre optic cables or radio networks. As a result, LEDVAR-Z will drastically reduce costs for railway companies, streamline rail projects and improve rail traffic control management.
The project will have a great impact on our company: we will increase international market share up to 58%, enjoy cumulative profits up to €25M and be able to hire 55 employees by 2024.
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- natural sciences physical sciences optics fibre optics
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H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport
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H2020-EU.2.1.1. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies - Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
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H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) H2020-SMEInst-2016-2017
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08130 SANTA PERPETUA DE MOGODA
Spain
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