Alstom is using the Transport Logistic showcase in Munich to present its vision of the future, centred on artificial intelligence and hydrogen. In the first case, it is introducing HealthHub, a platform for predictive maintenance and fleet management. By using algorithms based on artificial intelligence, the system can monitor the condition of vehicles in real time, identify anomalies and prevent failures before they occur. According to the company, this technology can reduce downtime by up to 50 per cent, decrease recurring faults and lower costs throughout the entire lifecycle of the rolling stock.
Another key feature of Alstom’s presence in Munich is its eco-friendly traction retrofit project for shunting locomotives. In its outdoor stand, the company is showcasing a plug-and-play solution for retrofitting diesel locomotives. By installing an internal combustion engine powered by hydrogen (H2 ICE), these locomotives become CO2-emission-free, according to the company. Alstom notes that this intervention can extend the service life of locomotives by a further 15 to 20 years while reducing environmental impact. An estimated saving of up to 3,000 tonnes of CO2 per vehicle is expected. The prototype will be operational at a customer site as early as summer 2025.
Also on display outdoors is Alstom’s Traxx locomotive platform for freight transport. Among the flagship models is the Traxx Universal, a multi-purpose locomotive equipped with the Onvia Cab signalling system, designed to support cross-border interoperability. Thanks to these features, the Traxx Universal can operate seamlessly across multiple national rail networks, opening up new routes and markets. Alstom has already received more than three hundred orders for this model from across Europe.
