Cluster Report I Transport, Mobility and Logistics – Rail Systems Technology

Bahntechnologie Campus

A railway infrastructure project in the Havelland district is picking up speed

The green light was given in January 2017 for In addition, the site is suitable as a practice and an infrastructure project worth millions on the testing field for various companies in the railway, 34 hectares where the marshaling energy and infrastructure sectors, while also yard used to be. With support from Havellän- opening up various fields of activity for training, dische Eisenbahn AG and funds from the State of science, and research. Even today, the location , the Havelland district is developing is being used by renowned research institutes a center for the rail industry and modern railway in and Brandenburg, such TU Berlin, TH technologies. The development of a railway Wildau, TH Brandenburg, the Fraunhofer Institute technology campus in Havelland is based on the for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems, following: and the German Aerospace Center – Institute of Transportation Systems for application-oriented • Logistics research: controlled derailment, geo-thermal  Services • Industry points heaters, and quiet brakes are tested here. • Research and practice • Location revitalisation • Science and training The development of the Bahntechnologie Campus • Logistics Campus Havelland should further supplement such pos- Its aim is to revitalise the historic location of the sibilities and others, thus creating a research • Trade Campus former marshalling yard and bring together indus- nucleus that can network with the European • Educational and Practical trial undertakings from the rail and scientific insti- (railway) research landscape. Closely linked to Campus tution sector. this is the creation of new practice-oriented dual and modular training and continuing education • Science and Research The Rail & Logistik Center Wustermark, which programs. Trainees are to be qualified up to the Campus has been active since 2008, is once again in oper- university graduate level, and those who already ation as a logistics platform and is to be further have a degree will be able to receive additional expanded. The proximity to GVZ Wustermark and qualifications in their professional specialisation. to the three intersecting European TEN-T cor- ridors creates optimal conditions for multi-modal The area will be revitalised and the existing freight transport, and forms the basis for additional buildings refurbished in accordance with the companies to come to the area. The aim of the regulations for historical monuments as well as regional concentration of rail-based companies energy-efficient model solutions to test the use of with services such as workshop services and regenerative energies. vehicle commissioning is to create synergies and thus competitive advantages for all companies on the industrial campus.

 Contact

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