Actelis Networks Secures New Order from One of North America’s Largest Railway Groups for Positive Train Control Implementation
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Actelis Networks, Inc., a market contributor in cyber-hardened, rapid-deployment networking solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and broadband applications, has announced it has received an order from a North American railway group to support its Positive Train Control (PTC) system implementation across challenging sections of track.
PTC represents an advancement in rail safety, designed to automatically prevent train-to-train collisions, derailments from excessive speed, and movement through incorrectly positioned switches. For railway operators traversing remote and environmentally challenging terrain, implementing such systems requires specialised networking technology capable of performing in extreme conditions over long distances.
“The implementation of PTC systems across North America’s rail networks is revolutionising safety in an industry that faces unique environmental and operational challenges,” said Tuvia Barlev, the chairman and CEO of Actelis. “Our technology provides railways with the capabilities needed to deploy these life-saving systems even in the most demanding environments where avalanches, landslides and severe weather regularly threaten network continuity.”
The North American railway, which operates across terrain known for its harsh environmental conditions, selected Actelis’ solution for its ability to:
- Deliver fibre-grade performance through existing infrastructure
- Provide uninterrupted connectivity during extreme weather events
- Enable rapid deployment without extensive new wiring installation
- Support mission-critical safety systems with military-grade security
- Maintain network integrity in remote locations where service access is limited
This expansion order reflects the railway‘s ongoing implementation of safety technologies across its network as part of industry-wide PTC initiatives.
Actelis’ hybrid-fibre networking technology offers railway operators the unique ability to maximise bandwidth over existing copper infrastructure while incorporating wireless and fibre connections to ensure network diversity. This approach provides essential redundancy for safety-critical systems that cannot afford downtime.
“Railway safety requires technology that works flawlessly in all conditions, from mountainous terrain with risk of avalanches to isolated stretches where communication infrastructure is challenged by extreme environmental factors,” added Barlev. “Our solutions are specifically engineered to meet these demands while providing railway operators with a fast-deployment option that avoids the significant costs and delays associated with installing new infrastructure.”
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