The world of Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS) is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for railway operators. EKE Electronics’ “TCMS Trends for 2025” report sheds light on the key trends that are poised to shape the TCMS landscape in the coming year. By delving into this report, you can gain valuable insights that will help you optimise your rail operations and ensure your TCMS remains future-proof.
Enhanced Cybersecurity
As rail networks become increasingly digital and interconnected, cybersecurity will continue to be a defining challenge for the industry moving forward. With the integration of IoT devices, cloud-based systems, and real-time communication networks, TCMS are more exposed to cyber threats than ever before. The “TCMS Trends for 2025” report identifies delves into the evolving cybersecurity landscape and explores the critical measures that rail operators must implement to protect their systems and ensure the safety and reliability of rail operations.
Strong partnerships are the key to providing an integrated security solution for the most critical rail systems. EKE-Electronics have partnered with RazorSecure, Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV to enhance the cyber resilience of rail operations.
ETCS Interoperability
As the rail industry continues to evolve, interoperability is emerging as a central focus, with the European Train Control System (ETCS) driving this transformation. Rail operators face the growing complexity of managing mixed fleets, legacy systems, and technologies from multiple suppliers, making the need for seamless integration across platforms more crucial than ever. The “TCMS Trends for 2025” report explores the solutions emerging to address the complexities of integrating ETCS with existing fleets and legacy systems.
EKE-Trainnet® Gateways can be used as ETCS-TIU Gateways acting as vital interfaces between disparate systems. These gateways will enable the seamless exchange of data between otherwise incompatible technologies, ensuring that new advancements in ETCS can integrate with legacy rolling stock.
Safety
Developing new safety functionalities will remain a key trend in 2025 as the rail industry adapts to evolving regulatory requirements and seeks to enhance risk mitigation. As rail incidents highlight areas for improvement, the industry will remain committed to advancing safety measures that can prevent accidents, protect passengers and staff, and build public trust. The “TCMS Trends for 2025” report delves into how new technologies and functionalities will be determined to enhance risk mitigation and ensure passenger safety.
At EKE-Electronics, we pride ourselves on our extensive expertise in designing and manufacturing systems with SIL functions. With a proven track record, we have successfully developed systems up to SIL 2 for a wide range of safety-critical functions.
Sustainability
As the transportation industry increasingly emphasizes sustainability, Train Control and Management Systems will be positioned at the forefront of reducing the carbon footprint of rail operations and paving the way for more efficient and eco-friendly operations. The “TCMS Trends for 2025” report explores how TCMS can be leveraged to optimize energy consumption, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable rail transport. This includes the integration of renewable energy sources, the development of energy-efficient train control systems, and the optimization of train schedules to minimize energy consumption.
At EKE-Electronics, we are committed to exploring the sustainability of our solutions in alignment with the transport industry’s environmental goals. Our Automated Power Changeover (APCO) is an example of how our SIL 2 solution enables trains to seamlessly switch from catenary to battery power enhancing energy efficiency to support operators’ sustainability goals.
