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Train manufacturers and operators are always struggling with limited space in the driver's cab, as the same audio equipment is often installed for different systems, such as train radio and passenger information. Furthermore, the multiple microphones are not very user-friendly for the train driver to be able to manage the different operations of the subsystems. For this reason, ErvoCom is launching the railway audio splitter ASP23 which is an active microphone amplifier that splits the audio signal between two different subsystems on the train. This leads to a halving of the number of microphones required. In contrast to passive splitters, the audio signal is actively amplified and galvanically isolated.

After the emergency intercom terminals FGSS2197 and HRSS2197 became best sellers within a very short time and usage at numerous mainline railroads (such as SBB), ErvoCom has launched a new intercom terminal unit for light rail and metro vehicles. The PICO22 impresses with its slim design and enables digital voice communication (full duplex) via VoIP-SIP with outstanding voice quality thanks to integrated echo cancellation and noise suppression. The emergency intercom units are available both for system partners for the purpose of integration into a customer owned system solution and as part of ErvoCom’s own PIS audio solution PAN.

Stadler and ErvoCom have agreed on a platform partnership for the FIS audio system of the new innovative tram platform TINA. ErvoCom has already been supplying FIS audio systems to Stadler in the past. The Schwyz-based company has been able to demonstrate its quality and innovative strength in various mainline projects. Based on this positive experience, Stadler has decided to work even closer with ErvoCom. In future, ErvoCom will supply public address audio amplifiers, passenger & help intercom devices, driver telephones / intercoms as well as the central switching software including connections to the ITCS and TCMS systems.

Hitachi has won the tender for a 25km monorail on the Panama Metro Line 3, supplying not only the infrastructure and telecommunications system but also 28 new trains. The Italian company with its parent company in Japan ordered 56 TRS2090 train radio systems from ErvoCom, consisting of the Central Control Unit ZSE2130 and the HMI CoCo2137. With the equipment of Hitachi Rail's new vehicles, ErvoCom has gained another important new train manufacturer as a customer, so that the family-owned company currently supplies on-board equipment to all major rail vehicle manufacturers in Europe.

Stadler USA has continued its successful expansion in North America, delivering 56 new trains for the Atlanta commuter rail system. High customer satisfaction has led the Utah-based train manufacturer to rely on Cab Radios from ErvoCom, as done already in previous projects. The 112 train radio systems consisting of a ZSE and a CoCo2137 are produced in cooperation with the US partner Railcom. For the first time, ErvoCom is supplying a train radio system based on P25 radio technology, which is very widespread in North America.

Shaping the future of mobile communications in rail transport is a task that can only be mastered jointly. The ETSI MCX Plugtests are an important determination of where we stand on the way to the GSM-R successor technology FRMCS.

In cooperation with Frequentis and Nemergent, ErvoCom participated in the Observer Demo. More than 20 test cases were demonstrated with the ErvoCom train radio system, whereby a large part of the FRMCS voice functionalities could already be shown. The test took place over LTE base stations from Nokia this year. We would like to express our special thanks to Frequentis and Nemergent, with whom we were able to perform a successful end-to-end demonstration.

Many rail operators are struggling with the challenge that the state of radio technology is advancing much faster than the replacement of rolling stock. ErvoCom offers the customer a remedy by developing innovative dual-mode train radios that will cover both, analog radio technologies as well as the latest 4G/5G broadband-technology based on MCx (part of the FRMCS standardization). In order to be able to optimally manage the migration between old and new radio technology, Baselland Transport AG (BLT) has decided to equip the 25 new Stadler TINA vehicles with this train radio solution from ErvoCom. The solution offers the customer the best possible investment protection by providing all preconditions to migrate gradually from the old to the new technology in the future.

After a four-year break, Innotrans will finally take place again in Berlin from September 20-23, 2022. ErvoCom will be present with a large booth in hall 4.1, booth 665. Experience live the most modern and innovative digital audio and telephony solution PAN-SYS G2 for Rolling Stock on the market or inform yourself about the latest train radio solutions from ErvoCom. We are looking forward to welcoming you personally at our booth.

At the end of June, ErvoCom successfully carried out the dynamic commissioning of the PIS for Stadler Rail's first trains for the Tramway du Mont Blanc project. ErvoCom is supplying both the acoustic FIS (PAN) and the visual part for the trains as well as the central passenger information system. In the course of this year, the other vehicles will also be put into operation, so that tourists in the beautiful French Alps will soon be able to enjoy state-of-the-art technology from Stadler Rail and ErvoCom.  

Tyne & Wear Metro in Newcastle has assigned Stadler to supply 42 metro trains. Stadler has awarded ErvoCom the contract for the Tetra-based train radio systems. Each rail vehicle will be equipped with a Central Control Unit ZSE2130 as a 19" rack and two Human Machine Interfaces CoCo2137. In addition, the end customer receives an HMI with a user interface specially tailored to his needs. Deliveries will be made in various lots starting in September 2021 until the end of 2023.