HIMA Showcases Smart Digital Solutions for the Railway Industry at InnoTrans 2024

At InnoTrans 2024, HIMA Group is unveiling a range of innovative digital solutions designed to enhance safety and efficiency across the railway sector. The company is showcasing its Independent Open HIMA Safety Platform and a comprehensive portfolio of safety technologies tailored to light, urban, and high-speed rail networks. Visitors at the event will explore solutions that support operators and system integrators in achieving the highest safety and security standards while driving long-term cost efficiency and flexibility.

Jörg de la Motte, CEO of HIMA Group, remarked, "We are introducing products and solutions at InnoTrans 2024 that offer maximum flexibility, integration, and cost-efficiency for our customers."

A key highlight of the showcase is HIMA's RaSTA implementation, integrated into the Open Safety Platform, which provides a highly efficient approach for SIL 4 solutions in railway automation. Alongside safety, HIMA is also presenting solutions for Rail Electrification, Mobile Solutions, and Secure Ecosystems, addressing the digital transformation in rail transport.

Chris Elliott, Global Head of Rail at HIMA, emphasized, "Our holistic solutions, based on the Independent Open Safety Platform, avoid being tied to proprietary systems, allowing for greater flexibility in the digital age of rail transport."

Key Innovations Presented by HIMA:

• Independent Open HIMA Safety Platform: The platform incorporates the RaSTA protocol (Rail Safe Transport Application), enabling future-proof EULYNX implementation and creating flexibility for railway operators.

• Railway Electrification: Showcasing innovative solutions for the control and safety-critical shutdown of the traction power supply, utilizing TrackLink® SCADA to ensure robust energy management.

• Rail Control System: Intelligent automation solutions for critical infrastructure, such as interlockings and level crossings, designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency using SIL 4-certified systems.

• Mobile Solutions: TrackLink 3 guarantees safety for onboard applications, with HIMA's TrackLink Overspeed Prevention System offering the first and only SIL 2-certified overspeed prevention system for tramways.

• Cybersecurity: In collaboration with IT security leader genua, HIMA is creating secure ecosystems to protect railway operations against cyber threats.

• Safe HMI: Introducing a new SIL 3-certified HMI that eliminates the complexity of hardwired panels, offering a safe display solution with added touch functionality.

At InnoTrans 2024, HIMA is reaffirming its commitment to delivering smart, secure, and flexible solutions to support the railway industry's digital transformation.