Reliable turnouts are a key requirement for safe and efficient railway operations. With ECOSTAR 5.0, voestalpine Railway Systems offers a modern electro-hydraulic switch machine that combines high reliability, flexible application options, and easy maintenance. In the zentrak ECOSTAR 5.0 configuration, the switch machine is enhanced by zentrak SWITCH CONDITION MONITORING, enabling continuous monitoring of condition data to support a predictive maintenance approach. 

Four days of innovation, intensive expert discussions and impressive live demonstrations: At InnoTrans 2026, voestalpine Railway Systems showcased integrated solutions for the railway infrastructure of tomorrow. The focus was on product innovations, digital technologies, and sustainable concepts designed to enhance the availability, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of railway infrastructure over its entire lifecycle. 

Less track downtime, lower maintenance effort and extended turnout service life. These are the key benefits of the new crossing solutions PITSTOP and IMPACT, which voestalpine Railway Systems will present for the first time at InnoTrans 2026. 

Wheelset bearings are among the safety-critical components of a train. Their condition affects not only operational safety but also maintenance costs and vehicle availability. In the field of wheel set monitoring, voestalpine Railway Systems has therefore developed zentrak ACOUSTIC MONITORING SENSOR. This highly sensitive measurement system evaluates acoustic signals to precisely analyze the condition of rotating bearing components during operation and to detect damage at an early stage. 

At this year's InnoTrans in Berlin, voestalpine Railway Systems is presenting the universal zentrak OBJECT CONTROLLER PLATFORM (UNIOC). Developed according to the European standard EULYNX, zentrak UNIOC demonstrates how modern signalling technology can be more easily integrated, operated, and expanded.

voestalpine is further expanding its global presence in the Railway Systems business segment and is building a new production facility for high-quality turnout and rail components in Thorold, Ontario (Canada). At the same time, a long-term supply agreement for the locally manufactured turnout systems was signed with Canadian National (CN), Canada’s largest freight rail company. 

At this year's InnoTrans in Berlin, voestalpine Railway Systems is presenting two solutions for more efficient and reliable railway operations on high speed lines: the intelligent diagnostic system zentrak SWITCH CONDITION MONITORING (SCM) and the intelligent switch machine zentrak ECOSTAR 5.0. When used in combination as an intelligent switch drive system, it helps to monitor its condition more effectively, plan maintenance tasks proactively and significantly increase the track’s availability. 

When constructing modern slab tracks, precision, efficiency, and short construction times are crucial. However, complex installation steps, rework, and potential damage to components can delay projects and incur additional costs. With Cast Fix and the Fastening System 300, voestalpine Railway Systems has developed two solutions that simplify installation while simultaneously increasing the quality and reliability of the infrastructure.

Metro networks worldwide are facing ever-increasing demands: passenger numbers are rising, trains are running at shorter intervals, and maintenance work must be carried out within increasingly tight timeframes. At InnoTrans 2026, voestalpine Railway Systems will demonstrate how a modern, low-maintenance infrastructure can meet these challenges with its ESS25 embedded sleeper system and the zentrak UNISTAR HR switch setting system. As a perfectly coordinated system solution, both products combine high reliability, flexible installation options, and ease of installation.