Bangalore, 20 December 2023 – Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has inaugurated India’s inaugural Digital Experience Centre, a milestone for rail Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). With a €40 million investment over the past decade, this 5000 sq.ft. centre in Bangalore stands as the largest among Alstom’s 60,000 sq.ft. signalling lab infrastructure in India.
Innovative Signalling Solutions at the Core
The Digital Experience Centre is positioned as the nucleus for Signalling technology Research and Development (R&D) and project deployment. It caters to over 120 projects globally, showcasing advancements in cloud-based technologies such as AI, Big Data, intelligent maintenance, LTE, and Cybersecurity. Alstom aims to develop and deploy mobile-enabled solutions, emphasizing its commitment to technological innovation.
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Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity
The facility includes a dedicated Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity, underscoring Alstom’s focus on ensuring the security of its technological solutions. This initiative aligns with the increasing importance of safeguarding modern rail networks against cyber threats.
Strategic Vision for India
Olivier Loison, Managing Director, Alstom India, expressed pride in leading rail technology innovation in India. He emphasized the critical role of advanced Signalling solutions in enhancing safety, efficiency, and passenger experience within the rapidly modernizing and complex rail networks in India.
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Global Growth Prospects
According to a study by GII, the global railway signalling systems market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2022 to 2030. Alstom’s signalling lab infrastructure in India already addresses over 40% of its worldwide R&D needs, positioning it as a key player in the evolving railway technology landscape.
Digital Experience Centre Highlights
The centre’s primary functions include learning, adaptation, experimentation, simulation, and validation of Alstom’s advanced industry hardware and software innovations. It facilitates simulations of world-class signalling technologies, including those developed for India’s first semi-high-speed regional train, NaMo Bharat. Leveraging technologies like IoT, IoB, GenAI applications, and blockchain, the centre aims to enhance Alstom’s business capabilities and efficiency.
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Supporting ‘Make in India’ Initiative
Aligned with the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, the Digital Experience Centre’s extensive infrastructure accelerates localizations of solutions and R&D programs. It fosters a culture of innovation within the organization, emphasizing Alstom’s commitment to contributing to India’s technological growth.
Future-Ready Capabilities
Key features of the centre include centralized demonstrations of Operation Control Centre, remote system monitoring and troubleshooting, display of safety-critical hardware, trackside equipment, and interactive information on signalling gears. With a focus on emerging technologies and mobile app-enabled solutions, Alstom’s Digital Experience Centre is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of rail technology in India and beyond.
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