Article: Dr. Hiie-Mai Unger in bahn manager: Our System Expertise Drives Innovation in Rail
What developments will shape the future of rail? Dr. Hiie-Mai Unger, Managing Director of DB Systemtechnik, provides her insights in a recent interview with bahn manager.
The interview focuses on technological trends that are expected to have a significant impact on the rail sector in the years ahead. These include digitalization, data-driven applications and automation, all the way to Automated Train Operation (ATO).
Dr. Unger explains how DB Systemtechnik leverages its extensive system expertise to develop and implement innovative solutions for rolling stock and infrastructure together with its customers.
ETCS Laboratory
A key focus is the ETCS Laboratory in Minden, where testing and system integration for digital signalling and train control systems are increasingly being carried out in virtual environments. In addition, DB Systemtechnik is working with universities and industry partners to establish an ATO Innovation Laboratory. The facility will support the development, testing and qualification of technologies for partially and fully automated rail vehicles.
From AI to a Learning Culture: What Makes Innovation Possible
The interview also highlights practical examples of how innovations are transferred into real-world applications. These include the Smart Energy Dashboard, which helps reduce the energy consumption of parked vehicles, and an AI-supported dashcam that can assist in detecting hazards in the track area.
At the same time, Dr. Unger emphasizes that technological excellence and innovative solutions benefit from diverse perspectives and a strong learning culture. This is a key ingredient in actively shaping the future of the rail system.
Read more in DB Systemtechnik's feature article published in bahn manager.
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