Belgosignal successfully implements Barco video wall in Infrabel’s traffic signaling center

“Infrabel aims to establish optimal safety across the Belgian railway infrastructure”, said Infrabel's CEO Luc Lallemand. “The visualization of the Belgian rail network using this large-size display system constitutes a key part of the implementation of our safety standards, as it enables collaborative decision making based on a single overview of the network’s state.”

“Siemens visualization system EBP (Elektronische Bedien posten - Poste à Logique Programmée) is installed progressively in the signal boxes at Infrabel since 1992. The EBP system serves the operators with the necessary information and tools on standard monitors for guiding the rail-traffic correctly”, said Pol Caby, Business Unit Manager Transportation Systems – Intelligent Traffic Solutions, at Siemens. “The video-wall is rapidly integrated thanks to the flexibility of the EBP system architecture and Barco’s open interfaces.”

“Barco’s modular traffic monitoring solution supports Infrabel’s vision to build a future-proof infrastructure that offers the flexibility to grow. – a vision that proofs today’s professionalism of the Belgian railway operator”, said Stephan Heirbrant, Sales Manager Benelux at Barco’s Security & Monitoring Division. Mr. Heirbrant continued, “The selection by Infrabel further underlines Barco’s position as a leading supplier of 24/7 mission-critical display systems for traffic monitoring centers.”

Barco's traffic monitoring solution is an advanced visualization solution for traffic monitoring and control. The company’s OverView D series integrate cutting edge DLP™ technology into video wall systems that are designed and optimized for use in a 24/7 mission-critical environments.. The latest generation graphic controllers, combined with universal decoders, allow for virtually unlimited integration of data and video sources into one comprehensive overview.
Siemens EBP system is delivering the necessary information’s and images to the Barco system. The EBP system is a development entirely done by Siemens Belgium in close collaboration with Infrabel and is using fault redundant computers with very high availability that guarantees continuous operation of the system. The system works closely together with Alstom interlocking systems which ensure all safety rules and interfacing.


About Infrabel
Infrabel is a limited liability company of public law, responsible for the management, maintenance, renewal and development of the Belgian railway network. The company is also in charge of the allocation of the licenses and slots to all Belgian and foreign operators. The specific structure of the Infrabel shareholders guarantees a total independence. Infrabel was established on 1 January 2005, at the splitting up of the Belgian Railways, and is part of the SNCB Group. The company now employs some 14,000 people and achieves a turnover of about 1,1 billion Euros (2006).

About Siemens
The Siemens Industry Sector is the world's leading suppler of production, transportation and building systems. Integrated hardware and software technologies combined with industry-specific solutions enable Siemens to enhance the productivity and efficiency of its customers in industry and infrastructure. The Sector comprises six Divisions: Building Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility, Motion Control and Osram. In fiscal 2007 (ended September 30), Siemens Industry generated sales of around €40 billion (unconsolidated) with approximately 209,000 employees worldwide.
The Siemens Mobility Division is the internationally leading provider of transportation and logistics solutions. With its "Complete Mobility" approach, the Division is focused on networking the various modes of transportation in order to ensure the efficient transport of people and goods. "Complete Mobility" combines the company's competence in operations control systems for railways and traffic control systems for roadways together with solutions for airport logistics, postal automation, traction power supplies and rolling stock for mass transit, regional and mainline services, as well as forward-looking service concepts. http://www.siemens.be/transport

About Barco
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Barco (Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with about 3800 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of Euro 751 million in 2006.

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Inge Govaerts
Public Relations Manager
Barco Security & Monitoring

Telephone +32 56 36 8052
inge.govaerts@barco.com