Railway Testing and Monitoring Solutions

Railway systems are growing more complex driven by ETCS (European Train Control System) rollouts, the shift from GSM-R to FRMCS, and increasing pressure on fleet availability. At the same time, certification requirements are tightening, and traditional on-track validation is no longer sufficient or cost-effective. Manufacturers and operators need structured test environments that reduce time to certification and support long-term system performance.

Railway validation today relies on advanced testing and simulation capabilities. Model-based environments such as MIL, SIL, and HIL, automated test systems and onboard monitoring are structured approaches that go beyond isolated tools.  

Manufacturers and operators need them, and these capabilities form the foundation of Averna’s scalable validation strategies. 

Our approach combines system-level validation with long-term performance strategies. Beyond individual solutions, we design environments that reflect the operations of railway systems while ensuring continuity across their full lifecycle.

Advanced Architectures for Complex Test Environments

We develop test platforms designed to reproduce real operating conditions with high precision. These environments support model-based validation approaches, including MIL, SIL, and HIL. They enable progressive verification from early design stages to full system integration.

Each platform integrates multiple layers of validation:

• Simulation models combined with physical components
• Interfaces for onboard systems and trackside equipment
• Support for railway standards such as ERTMS and ETCS
• Integration of onboard units (OBU) within controlled environments

Our teams work across signaling, traction, and onboard electronics, ensuring consistency between subsystems. This involves managing I/O interfaces, handling digital and analog signals, and supporting railway communication protocols such as GSM-R and emerging FRMCS frameworks.

Long-Term Performance and System Evolution Strategies

Railway systems operate over long lifecycles, often requiring continuous adaptation to new constraints. We support operators and manufacturers through strategies focused on performance, compliance, and system longevity.

This includes managing obsolescence, upgrading legacy onboard units, and ensuring compatibility with evolving standards such as ETCS baselines and the transition from GSM-R to FRMCS. We also integrate cybersecurity and data integrity requirements into existing architectures to align with current operational expectations.

Through repair, analysis, and system replication, we help maintain critical functions across rolling stock fleets without full system replacement. This approach supports operational continuity while controlling long-term costs and reducing dependency on obsolete components.