Siemens Mobility, CSX Expand Partnership to Deliver Digital Solutions
Written by Carolina Worrell, Senior Editor
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Siemens Mobility and CSX announced Oct. 16 that they have agreed to expand their partnership developing and implementing digital solutions for freight rail.
With approximately 20,000 route miles of track, the collaboration, the companies say, will allow CSX to “optimize its rail traffic by leveraging Siemens’ Controlguide Core Dispatch System (CDS) and Siemens Rail Traffic Network Optimization Solution, TPS.live.”
Siemens Mobility and CSX started working together to define the features and functions for Controlguide CDS in July 2022 and have agreed to a joint production operation rollout of the latest capabilities in 2027.
According to Siemens Mobility, Controlguide CDS offers “granular visualization into CSX’s Network Rail Operations and an architecture stack that provides CSX continuous access and visibility into their operations.” This, Siemens adds, will allow for faster decision-making and route optimization.
“We are proud to partner with CSX to bring the latest in digital technology to freight rail in America,” said Tobias Bauer, President of Rail Infrastructure, Siemens Mobility North America. “This operation is simply a continuation of the great partnership between Siemens Mobility and CSX. Together, we have successfully implemented our Back Office Server Product to support CSX’s PTC operations and our TPS.live product, which will support CSX with the optimization of their rail network traffic, into CSX’s operations over the past 5 years. The Controlguide CDS will not only improve CSX operations and enhance their sustainability initiatives by reducing fuel, but it will also enhance the safety of freight operations.”
“CSX has a long history of pioneering advanced technology to move our business—and our customers—forward,” said CSX Vice President of Engineering Carl Walker. “Our partnership with Siemens Mobility allows us to unleash the full potential of cutting-edge software solutions that help transform our operations to improve safety, service, sustainability and efficiency. Together, we are steering the future of rail transportation towards unparalleled efficiency and innovation.”
