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Amberg TrackControl Solutions

For seamless monitoring of your railway tracks

Increased train frequencies, stricter safety requirements and complex construction projects call for reliable information on the condition of the track – at all times and with the highest precision.

Continuous track monitoring provides transparency, enhances safety, and enables well-informed decisions during construction, maintenance, and operational phases. From permanent monitoring to mobile measurement solutions – Amberg TrackControl Solutions offers a comprehensive range of products and services for the safe and efficient monitoring of railway track geometry.

The benefits you gain from Amberg TrackControl Solutions

Amberg is one of the few suppliers to combine all the components of a modern track monitoring system in a single integrated solution.

A comprehensive solution comprising sensors, software and services
Permanent or mobile track monitoring – depending on requirements
Early detection of changes
Greater safety for infrastructure and rail operations
Real-time data and alerts via GEOvis
Scalable from small projects to complex rail networks
Consultancy and support

We are pleased to carry out your project

In collaboration with our technology associates and in-house specialists, we provide state-of-the-art solutions and instruments tailored to your needs.

Amberg TrackControl Portfolio

Amberg TrackControl Dynamic

Dynamic measurement of all relevant track parameters under load

Amberg TrackControl Pro

Amberg TrackControl Pro monitors all safety-relevant track parameters such as superelevation, twist and vertical versine regardless of the weather conditions and in a high interval of one minute.

More Amberg GeoMonitoring Products

Amberg GeoMonitoring

Amberg GeoMonitoring offers you the highest measure of safety and economy thanks to first-class service and the utilisation of innovative technology.

Amberg GEOvis

The platform for GeoMonitoring projects. With the online portal GEOvis you have access to your measurement data anytime and anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Amberg TrackControl is a specialized geomonitoring system for seamless, real-time monitoring of railway tracks. It uses MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) tilt sensors to reliably measure track distortions such as cant (superelevation), twist, vertical versine, and settlement. The system provides continuous data acquisition once every minute, ensuring maximum safety for railway operations around the clock.

Yes, with just one measuring station, TrackControl can monitor up to 420 sensors or up to 400 m of track length according to the Swiss guideline (measurement profile spacing of 4.8 m), or 315 m according to the Euro guideline (spacing of 3.0 m). The monitoring can be extended as required with additional measuring stations, making the system scalable to virtually any track length.

TrackControl offers significant advantages: continuous measurement once per minute (vs. periodic manual measurements), weather independence (works in rain, snow, fog), no obstruction of railway operations during installation, low personnel and maintenance costs thanks to simple and compact design, high measurement accuracy and reliability, fully automatic operation with real-time alerting, and remote access to data via GEOvis from anywhere at any time. The innovative magnetic sensor mounting allows efficient installation without the need for rail drilling.

TrackControl data is visualized on the Amberg GEOvis platform with dedicated visualization tools: overview maps showing sensor locations and status, sensor status profiles, track deformation curves (twist, vertical versine, settlement deformations), temperature-time curves, and settlement diagrams with reference measurements. Alarm limits (AMW, IW, SEW) are displayed directly in the graphs, making it easy to see when values approach or exceed thresholds.

TrackControl sensors are mounted on the rail using an innovative magnetic fastening system. This allows quick and easy installation, extension, and deinstallation without obstructing railway operations. The magnetic mounting solution is approved for use on Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) tracks. The sensors are connected via flexible plug connections to sensor boxes and a central measurement unit, which communicates with the GEOvis platform via LAN/Power over Ethernet or mobile network (UMTS).

TrackControl is based on MEMS tilt sensors that are mounted directly on the rail. There are two types of tilt sensors: longitudinal sensors (measuring along the track direction) and transverse sensors (measuring perpendicular to the track). The sensors communicate via RS 485 protocol. They feature built-in temperature compensation (both laboratory and field calibration) and filtering of unwanted effects such as vibrations from passing trains. The entire system operates independently of weather conditions such as rain, snow, or fog.

Yes, Amberg TrackControl is successfully used in projects in Switzerland, Germany, France, and other European countries. It has been deployed by national railway companies such as SBB (Switzerland) and Deutsche Bahn (Germany). After the Rastatt tunnel incident, TrackControl was established as the standard monitoring system by Deutsche Bahn. Through the international partner network of Amberg Infra 7D, reliable customer support is guaranteed.

Amberg TrackControl is a proven track monitoring system successfully used in projects of national and private railway companies in Switzerland, Germany, and France. Notable reference projects include: the Tunnel Rastatt project (since 2016, with 210 sensors, later established as the standard monitoring system for Deutsche Bahn), the Ingolstadt railway station (pipe jacking under active tracks), and various projects involving the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). The reliable alarming during past incidents demonstrates the high functionality of the system.