voestalpine Signaling Siershahn GmbH

1997: Formation of "SST Signal & System Technik GmbH" and start of the development of the hot box detection system PHOENIX MB.

2001: First installation of a PHOENIX MB system in Germany and first supplies to Deutsche Bahn
Installation on the High Speed Line Madrid – Sevilla.

2002: Enhancement of the product portfolio with the wheel impact load detection sensor ATLAS.

2003: First installation of a PHOENIX MB system in Australia.

2004: Start of the development of the software CMS (Central Monitoring System).

2005: SST joins the voestalpine Group.

2008: First installation of an ATLAS system in Litauen.

2009 – 2010: Installation of 46 MISTRAL systems for wind and airstream measurement on the High Speed Line Munich - Kassel.

2011: Expansion: A new office in Sydney opens and "Baas R&D" in Waddinxveen is integrated as Dutch branch office.

2014: SST is renamed "voestalpine SIGNALING Siershahn GmbH" and now fully integrated in the voestalpine Group.

2016: Official product launch of the modular Checkpoint solution with interconnected PHOENIX software and hardware at InnoTrans. First installations of the new hot box detection generation PHOENIX^MDS HBD.

Since 2016: Update of the central software in the operations control centers of Deutsche Bahn and integration of approx. 3000 devices along the trackside.

2017: Acquisition of DataTraks, USA as wholly-owned subsidiary voestalpine SIGNALING USA – now the competence center for the development of acoustic monitoring. First installation of a PHOENIX^MDS Checkpoint with profile validation system, derailment detection, dragging equipment detection and wheel impact load detection in Austria – until 2023 up to 40 locations in Austria will be equipped with modular sensor technologies.

2016 – 2017: Installation of three out of ten acoustic measurement systems on High Speed Lines in Germany to monitor the ICE fleet’s bearings.

2018: First-time use of fiber optic cables for the transfer of the acquired data to cover a larger distance between sensors and cabinet.

Thanks to a wide range of options and variants and compliance to interoperability, PHOENIX ^MDS is suitable for the use in various conditions, including snowy winters and hot and dusty environments like deserts.

Learn more about Mixed Traffic at voestalpine Railway Systems.

The modular design perfectly fits the needs of a variety of customer requirements in the metro segment. Especially fast installation, long intervals between maintenance operations and short working time in the track are key features of PHOENIX ^MDS.

Learn more about Urban Traffic for Metros at voestalpine Railway Systems.

Flexible sensor arrangements fulfill a wide range of customer requirements. Additionally, less maintenance work thanks to applied condition-based maintenance algorithms reduces the track downtime and increases customer’s value.

Learn more about Urban Traffic for Trams at voestalpine Railway Systems.

Heavy haul freight trains demand special requirements to the infrastructure including enhanced resistance to mechanical stress. PHOENIX ^MDS proves that every day by measuring various freight trains in North America and Australia.

Learn more about Freight Traffic at voestalpine Railway Systems.

PHOENIX ^MDS is equipped with a high speed data acquisition system, enabling reliable measurements even on high-speed tracks and enhancing security of passenger trains traveling at speeds up to 500km/h.

Learn more about High Speed Traffic at voestalpine Railway Systems.

See more information about rolling stock products at voestalpine Railway Systems.

myPHOENIX: voestalpine Signaling Siershahn GmbH created through the service portal "myPHOENIX" the possibility for customers to gain secured access to their personalized area including documentation and repair messages.

Academy: The PHOENIX ^ACADEMY is your competent partner for knowledge transfer and extensive professional development.

Life Cycle Management: In order to keep a high quality level and to let innovation grow, it is necessary to replace outdated parts or products by more efficient components. Learn more about Life Cycle Management.

voestalpine Signaling Siershahn GmbH

Bahnweg 1
Gewerbegebiet Halsschlag
56427 Siershahn
Germany

Legal Form: Limite Liability Company (GmbH)

Registered Office: Siershahn

Company Registry Number: HRB 5567 at the Regional Court Montabaur
Value Added Tax-Number: DE 185938353

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