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Data engineering combined with rail know-how

We are building a secure foundation for the future of rail.

Through SIGNON Data Engineering, we have been providing innovative solutions for the collection and analysis of railway infrastructure data for over 15 years. Thanks to our in-depth knowledge of the railway sector, our services are perfectly suited to the challenges of rail-based infrastructure.

Digital data for any use

Updated digital data forms the foundation of a reliable and modern infrastructure across all application areas.

The availability of digital data poses a major challenge for many infrastructure projects. This data must not only be up to date, but must also meet the higher accuracy requirements for ETCS. 

At the same time, the focus is increasingly shifting toward the versatile use of data to ensure efficient data collection.

SIGNON offers solutions such as video track documentation and high-precision measurements to provide you with the necessary infrastructure information quickly and efficiently.

From data capture to provision

SIGNON Data Engineering covers all stages of infrastructure surveying, from data collection and processing through to analysis and delivery of the data in the correct format. This also includes work carried out by qualified designers or draughtsmen to update or create new as-built drawings.

Surveying can be carried out using the SATengine measurement system developed by SIGNON, although we process any form of 2D or 3D data collection.

If you already have infrastructure data and would like to have it analysed, we can of course assist you. We integrate this data into our process and prepare it for direct further use.

Our core competencies also include the consolidation of various data sources, such as the combination of route surveys and aerial photographs.

Our services in the field of data engineering

Capture of railway Infrastructure

  • Conducting precision surveys of railway infrastructure
  •  Capturing data optimized for specific applications such as inspections, aerial surveys, video, LiDAR, and radar
  • Evaluating and integrating existing raw data (e.g., video footage, aerial imagery, and point clouds)
  • Capturing geospatial positions, track alignment, and gradients
    • Determining distances between infrastructure elements, including precise track and platform positioning as well as route kilometrage
  • Providing georeferenced video documentation for virtual site inspections (e.g., to support tender processes)
  • Providing the SATengine Viewer for efficient use of line video data
  • Anonymizing individuals and sensitive objects to ensure data protection compliance
  • Continuously updating infrastructure data

Updating of as-completed data

  • Preparing and digitizing as-built data for further processing
  • Comparing as-built data with the current state of infrastructure
  • Updating databases and as-built documentation
  • Generating new engineering plans based on up-to-date survey data
  • Applying automated object recognition using artificial intelligence
  • Automatically comparing infrastructure elements across different time points (e.g., before and after construction work)
  • Visualizing changes through tables, videos and maps

Validation of ETCS data

Data provision

  • Comparing ETCS planning data with actual infrastructure conditions
  • Validating distances, gradients, and balise telegram data
  • Automatically comparing distances and gradients against configurable tolerance thresholds
  • Providing geospatial data, including positions, distances, gradients, and route kilometrage
  • Delivering topology data for railway networks
  • Generating engineering plans
  • Enabling BIM integration
  • Delivering data in standardized and project-specific formats (e.g., railML, PlanPro, PoE)
  • Providing the SATengine Viewer for efficient use of line video data

Are you planning to build an infrastructure database or develop your own measurement system? You can make the most of our expert knowledge in the form of technical consultancy as well.

Your benefits

  • Reliable infrastructure data ready for immediate use in your systems
  • Customer-specific and rail-compliant output formats (e.g., PlanPro, railML)
  • Full compliance with ETCS accuracy requirements
  • Rapid data availability to help prevent project delays
  • No disruption to ongoing operations during data collection
  • Efficient processes through continuous innovation and the use of cutting-edge technologies
  • High data quality ensured through the consistent application of the four-eyes principle

Would you like to find out more information? If so, feel free to get in touch with us. We are on hand to advise you with your individual project.

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