Alstom unveils cutting-edge Test Lab in Utrecht at Raildays 2024 in the Netherlands
Alstom unveils cutting-edge Test Lab in Utrecht at Raildays 2024 in the Netherlands
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Raildays (Raildagen) 2024, an initiative of the Dutch association Railforum, will take place on September 20 and 21
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On Friday, September 20, Alstom will officially unveil its Test Lab at the Utrecht site, welcoming press, customers, and the public
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Alstom Test Lab is dedicated to advancing rail safety innovation
11 September 2024 - Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is proud to announce its participation in Raildagen 2024, an initiative of the Dutch association Railforum, which will take place on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 September. This annual event offers a unique opportunity to experience the world of rail up close. This year marks Alstom's second consecutive participation in Raildagen, building on its presence in Rotterdam last year, and providing a unique opportunity to experience the world of rail up close.
This year's theme is 'Rail Safety.’ During Raildagen, Alstom will open its doors in Utrecht, allowing visitors to go behind the scenes of the rail industry and discover the latest innovations and technologies that ensure rail safety.
"Alstom is delighted to launch and open its Test Lab for rail safety systems to our partners."
Alstom Raildagen 2024 in Utrecht
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A special highlight of the event will be the official opening of the brand-new Test Lab on Friday, September 20, at 11:00. Flavien Gradisnik (Benelux Digital Director) and Bernard Belvaux (Benelux Managing Director) will unveil this state-of-the-art laboratory. The Test Lab offers advanced test benches simulating various railway safety systems, including our world-class signalling technologies such as ERTMS[1] on the Betuweroute, the Amsterdam-Utrecht line, the CBTC[2] system of the Amsterdam metro and the safety systems of the Rotterdam metro. This milestone underlines Alstom's commitment to innovation and safety.
Bernard Belvaux, Benelux Managing Director, comments: "Alstom is delighted to launch and open its Test Lab for rail safety systems to our partners. Our expertise in signalling is recognised worldwide and we are proud to take the next step in our contribution to the safety and digitalisation of the Dutch railways with this innovative Test Lab."
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the new lab and take part in fascinating presentations and live demonstrations by experts.
As the world leader in ERTMS, the standard for train safety in Europe, Alstom sets the benchmark for safety and efficiency. Alstom is also facilitating an important transition to sustainable transport, as demonstrated by the introduction of the hydrogen train between Leeuwarden and Groningen. With a strong focus on safety, reliability, affordability and efficiency, Alstom is contributing to the development of future-proof rail infrastructures in the Netherlands and beyond.
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[1] European Rail Traffic Management System
[2] Communications-based train control
