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 point setting system. As a perfectly coordinated system solution, both products combine high reliability, flexible installation options, and ease of installation. 

With its zentrak OBJECT CONTROLLER PLATFORM (UNIOC), voestalpine Railway Systems has developed a unified platform for controlling and monitoring a wide range of railway field elements. Designed to support the EULYNX standard, the platform combines functional safety, cybersecurity and operational flexibility within a common architecture.

As the railway industry continues its digital transformation, the demand for standardized solutions that enable seamless interaction between different systems is growing. EULYNX has emerged as one of the key standards for modern signalling and control technology. With its zentrak UniAC[2] axle counting system, voestalpine Railway Systems contributes to this development by providing a high-performance train detection solution for the railway infrastructure of the future.

Growing expectations regarding availability, operational efficiency, and maintainability are driving the modernization of signalling and control systems. At the same time, infrastructure managers are looking for more flexible solutions that allow them to integrate and operate components from different suppliers more easily. One of the key developments supporting this transition is EULYNX.  

At InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, voestalpine Railway Systems will present its "New Urban Track" system solution, a newly developed track superstructure system for trams and light rail systems. The integrated system was specifically designed for embedded tracks in urban areas and addresses key challenges such as high wear, costly maintenance, and increasing demands for availability, noise, and vibration reduction.