The procurement of a testing system for the ETCS test laboratory will speed up the deployment of the European train control system in Finland. The ETCS test laboratory to be built in the learning centre for track engineering will enable safe and cost-effective testing of new ETCS systems in a virtual environment prior to field […]
The beginning of the year for the Implementation Phase Implementation Plan (ToTo) project has been marked with the expansion of the project to several substantive areas and the launch of several new work packages. In particular, the preparation of the operating concept and scenarios, as well as various technical reports and descriptions, have meant a […]
Digirail is testing the automatic train operation (ATO) system on the Kouvola–Kotka/Hamina track section for the first time in Finland. So far, extensive test runs have been carried out on the Digirail test track with the Sr1 test locomotive, which is equipped with modern, radio network-based ETCS train control equipment (European Train Control System). Test […]
The objective of the Digirail goal development and monitoring group, established a year ago, is to further strengthen the interaction and cooperation between the various organisations in the railway sector to achieve the greatest possible benefit from the Digirail project. The group has been looking at the main development objectives of railway sector organisations regarding […]
The Tampere-Pori/Rauma track section is being built at a brisk pace. Over the past year, the focus has been on field work, such as cabling and installation work. The first system integration tests have also started in a laboratory environment. Next year, the focus will gradually shift to testing. The first commercial track section (EKA) […]
Over the past year, the implementation phase’s implementation plan project has reviewed the content of the implementation plan and described the overall picture of the plan. In addition, several major projects have been launched this year, which will play an important role in the final outcome of the implementation phase. The implementation phase’s implementation plan […]
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has signed a contract with Relesoft Oy to provide the EULYNX interface testing system and related services for the Digirail project. The objective of the interface testing is to ensure that the interfaces of the newly acquired signalling equipment are implemented correctly and in accordance with EULYNX specifications on the […]
This year, the Digirail ETCS test track has focused on supporting the areas for the systems of the first commercial track section (EKA) and the implementation phase. During the spring and summer, braking and balise tests have been carried out. In the autumn, we plan to organise tests focusing on rolling stock, in particular in […]
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has selected WSP Finland Oy to carry out the commissioning inspections for Digirail’s first commercial track section between Tampere–Pori/Rauma. The objective of the procurement is to ensure the high-quality and compliant commissioning of the safety equipment package to be acquired for Digirail. As part of the Digirail project, a radio-based […]
From the outset, the aim of the Digirail project has been to create opportunities for new business and export operations for companies through innovation and pioneering. Now these efforts are bearing fruit, as the expertise and know-how developed in Finland have opened doors to global markets. WSP’s Finnish experts are currently exporting their expertise to […]