Mülheim on the Ruhr, November 7th, 2005. Within the scope of extensive modernisation measures, Vienna Lines is expanding its underground railway network, as well as converting its entire communications structure in several phases. These measures include the construction of new control centres and expansion of existing centres, the modernisation of audio/visual passenger information systems, and the step-by-step conversion of its entire communications network to IP technology.

Integrating Technologies

Since 1976, Neumann Elektronik has supplied communications technology for the entire Vienna Lines network. These systems are now to be modernised within the framework of a systematic changeover to new technologies. At the same time, the underground railway network is being expanded and the new stations are to be directly integrated into the new control centre in Erdberg.

This challenging, large-scale project, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2008, is organised into the following sub-projects:

• Conversion of older MZV-technology centres including peripheral devices to digital technology; integration of new MDK Centres that use IP technology
• Equipping the new "Erdberg" control centre (to take over control of the entire Vienna "U-Bahn" in the future); conversion of the old "Karlsplatz" control centre to a backup centre
• Integration of existing peripheral devices (call stations and hands-free emergency call equipment), train destination displays, video surveillance and building automation systems (escalators and lighting control, fire alarm systems)