A new S-Bahn (light rail) vehicle for Berlin, an entire rail-mounted concrete factory on a single wagon, and an innovative passenger and goods transportation system — these are just some of the innovations making their debut on the world stage from September 18 to 21 at InnoTrans 2018. Starting now, exhibitors, trade visitors and journalists can find out more online about the new products on show.
In the run-up to InnoTrans the Innovation Report will be updated at regular intervals. It currently contains 50 innovations from 15 countries, including 20 world debuts. Journalists can also obtain this innovation guide in print directly at InnoTrans after it opens.
Trade fair highlights in September will include a futuristic transportation system by Terreplane Technologies, a company from Columbia/USA. The system is powered by glider-type vehicles that propel themselves with wheels or linear motors at high speed along guideways consisting of 1.5 inch diameter cables. The infrastructure resembles the towers and cables employed on aerial lifts. The company claims that costs can be reduced by four-fifths compared to car, train and air transport.
Together with one of its partners, the French company Ateliers d'Occitanie has designed rail-mounted concrete factories in varying sizes, ranging from an entire train to a single wagon. These are used in tunnel construction, for example. Mounted on a single wagon, the new type of concrete factory has a capacity of 12 cubic metres.
At InnoTrans 2018 the Siemens/Stadler manufacturing group will be exhibiting the first of a new generation of trains for Berlin’s S-Bahn system. Comprising four carriages, this open-plan, walk-in unit from the DB 484 series is to go into service in the German capital in 2021.
Digitization – a key topic
In the age of Industry 4.0, big data and artificial intelligence, more and more exhibitors are devoting their attention to areas where digitization plays a major part. Their focus is on efficient transport, environmental protection and safety in equal measure. Companies from Germany, Spain and Switzerland provide examples:
CN-Consult from Mittenaar in Germany makes use of digital systems with the aim of providing passengers with information on train arrivals and connections in real time. To achieve this they have developed DiLoc®|OnBoard, a hardware-independent software system. The Spanish company Revenga Smart Solutions, a newcomer to InnoTrans, is exhibiting CiberTrack, a rail-bound security system that protects against cyberattacks. The Swiss company FAIRTIQ is marketing an app that identifies the user’s geographical location and requires only one click to purchase a fare, thus eliminating the tedious search for a ticket machine.
The North American office of InnoTrans, the semi-annual global railway industry trade exhibition and the largest event of its type, is offering discounted tickets to North American attendees. Show dates are Sept. 18-21, 2018 in Berlin, Germany.
The discounted tickets save more than 60% off the regular price. Tickets are EURO 25 and include access to free public transportation during InnoTrans. North Americans who plan a trip to InnoTrans 2018 can use the following registration link: https://mb-av-usa-innotrans.shop.secutix.com/
For questions on attending or exhibiting at InnoTrans contact North American Representative Mary Jo Balve, (732) 933-1118, [email protected].
