Case Study © SBB CFF FFS Swiss Railway Company Swiss Federal Railways SBB CFF FFS (commonly known as Swiss Federal Improves Train Reliability Railways), the largest railway company in Switzerland, With Trusted Hirschmann upgraded its onboard vehicle Ethernet network services Solution with a breakthrough solution to carry it into the future. Industry-leading railway company continues 10+ year relationship with Hirschmann for stronger Ethernet network reliability. Project Overview To continually push industry frontiers and remain competitive, innovative companies rely on partners who are willing to take the journey with them. The transportation industry is no exception and relies heavily upon partners and suppliers that allow them to innovate and stay ahead of industry trends and capabilities. Rail travel is in the middle of an industrywide renaissance, requiring railway operators to get ahead just to stay in the game. Improvements to onboard safety, entertainment and information access are just a few of the services rail companies are upgrading to deliver a comfortable and productive travel experience to passengers. Operating the densest public transportation network in the world, SBB CFF FFS is the largest railway company in Switzerland and handles most of the country’s national and international traffic. In 2017 alone, the rail operator provided 19 billion passenger kilometers and transported an average of 210,000 net tons of cargo per day, equating to the management of 10,000 trains per day. To ensure they continued to push the • Train passengers expect to be comfortable switches through its channel partner, innovation envelope for modern rail and connected, with consistent access ANNAX, to the railway operator – many travel, SBB turned to its trusted supplier, to schedule information and high-quality of which are still in service. The new ANNAX, to upgrade its onboard Ethernet Wi-Fi and entertainment options. refurbishment project of 164 of SBB‘s network services with a more reliable regional trains will enhance the overall Reliability in transportation is key. solution. ANNAX is a leading supplier • customer experience and safety with Faulty or slow Ethernet networks upset in the market of Passenger Information improved information and entertainment passengers and tarnish a rail operator’s Systems (PIS) and a key player in the systems. reputation, resulting in lost revenue. EMEA transportation market. • The refurbishment of up to 400 regional The project was developed to meet the To effectively and safely handle the trains – including the new project of 164 standards and criteria of the rail industry, high volume of passengers traveling on regional trains (Doppelstocktriebzug including the international standard its trains, SBB sought assistance from (DTZ) and Gelenktriebwagen (GTW). EN50155 and the European Union’s ANNAX to revamp its onboard Ethernet EN45545-2. Additionally, an upgraded The implementation of ANNAX’s network and deliver a solution that • path to IPV6 was seen as an essential infotainment and flex-term systems, would carry the company into the future. requirement. which required additional functionality Reliability of the Ethernet network was for Ethernet network control and service paramount, in order to provide constant To meet the project expectations for maintenance and management. connectivity for PIS, remote monitoring long-term reliability, Hirschmann proposed and maintenance, emergency calls, the updated OCTOPUS II product range and onboard entertainment. Each of The Hirschmann Solution in various configurations, totaling 1,505 these critical applications within the devices. The devices are used within project depend on high-quality, reliable Continuously at technology’s leading the ANNAX infotainment system to networks. edge, the renowned railway operator, manage the flow of data in each rail car SBB, was seeking to strengthen its and along the entire length of the train. onboard Ethernet network services. ANNAX’s infotainment system keeps Project Needs and Hirschmann and ANNAX were natural passengers and rail operators continuously Challenges partners for this project for several informed and connected – providing reasons, including their long-standing A partner with proven transportation information and updates on train • relationship and trust and SBB’s experience and solutions designed timeliness and the approaching stops, satisfaction in the Hirschmann to withstand railway conditions and and delivering onboard entertainment OCTOPUS product family since 2007. meet rail approvals and certifications. options. The system also offers the option to remotely control and perform A compact solution to meet the space Since SBB’s first order, Hirschmann • maintenance on these networks. constraints inside rail vehicles. has supplied nearly 6,000 OCTOPUS © SBB CFF FFS The OCTOPUS II product range is designed to fit the compact space requirements on rail cars, offering reliable network services to improve the travel experience. 2 EMEA +49 (0) 7127/14-1809 | hirschmann.com US 1-855-400-9071 | belden.com Be Certain. Belden. The OCTOPUS II switches were installed on many of SBB’s cars, including the newest and first high-speed trains named GIRUNO/EC250 and will also be installed on the refurbished FLIRT first-generation DTZ and GTW models. Designed and manufactured by Stadler Rail CH, the first train was delivered to SBB in May of 2017 for testing and approval, and will be rolled out through 2023. The train services the Gotthard line, starting in Basel or Zurich, Switzerland, and traveling through the Gotthard Base Tunnel to its current destination in Milan, Italy. “As more passengers turn to rail, the need for advancement in safety, functi- onality and control in railway operations exponentially increases. We’ve been very pleased with the onboard Ethernet Trusted partners of SBB, together ANNAX and Hirschmann delivered a future-proof network service to network service solutions ANNAX and optimize overall railway control, maintenance and timeliness. Hirschmann have delivered over our more than ten-year relationship, many Incorporating a trusted and future-facing Beyond space constraints, rail cars and of which still perform strong. Based solution will save railway operators entire trains face and must withstand on our faith in our relationship and the unnecessary expenses, maintenance harsh environmental conditions. Trains products, it was a logical choice to and downtime down the road. rattle and roll, meaning the implemented introduce this new product range in our switches had to tolerate vibrations within rail cars.” With strict physical limitations inside rail the rail car. Electric currents also present – Martin Brügger, Leiter ICT vehicles, the compact switches needed a challenge for trains, so it was necessary Basissysteme, SBB CFF FFS to be easily installed and include high to ensure the updated devices could port counts with Gigabit speeds, Layer withstand electrical interference for Pleased with the long-lasting performance 3 support, and have a standard M12 and consistent operation. of the first generation of OCTOPUS norm connector – all to ensure efficiency switches, SBB opted to implement the and reliability through the network. second generation of the product family to deliver optimal reliability. Product Details To create a future-proof Ethernet network, the Hirschmann OCTOPUS II switches were chosen for SBB’s rail cars. The solution used the OS34 and OS30 devices to coordinate and control data flow inside individual cars and throughout the train. The OCTOPUS product range is approved to meet the required standards (IEC50155 and EN45545-2) for placement onboard rail vehicles, offering customers: • Cost savings from long-term reliability • Simpler control and maintenance with remote access • Better connectivity with high port counts • Easy installation with superior IP rating (IP65/67) Why Hirschmann With a relationship built on mutual trust, SBB has worked with Hirschmann and their OCTOPUS II Switches channel partner ANNAX - who is a leading supplier in the market of Passenger Information Systems (PIS) and Video Surveillance (CCTV) - for more than 10 years. A cost-effective and future-proof solution, the OCTOPUS II product range will serve the future of railway network services by complying with rail operator and industry standards, keeping trains and passengers informed, entertained, safe and comfortable for years to come. EMEA +49 (0) 7127/14-1809 | hirschmann.com US 1-855-400-9071 | belden.com EMEA +49 (0) 7127/14-1809 | hirschmann.com US 1-855-400-9071 | belden.com 3 Be Certain. Belden. System overview of the SBB FV-Dosto concept with the network and its connected devices. Always Stay Ahead with Belden In a highly competitive environment, it is crucial to have reliable partners who add value to your business. When it comes to signal transmissions, Belden is the No. 1 solutions provider. We know your business and want to understand your specific challenges and goals to show how effective signal transmission solutions can push you ahead of the competition. 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