
SIGNAL+DRAHT | Ausgabe 12/2024
The turnout of the future – a game changer in railways
From the very beginning, the turnout has been a critical element of the railway infrastructure and it has also been a frequent root cause of disruption for many operators. In recent years, many companies, often from outside the rail industry, have tried to improve the availability of turnouts by using digital approaches. This has led to some improvements, but not to any real breakthroughs.