EKE-Electronics

What EKE-Electronics does

EKE-Electronics is a Finnish high-tech company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Espoo, specialising in Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS) for the global railway sector. Its core offering is the modular EKE-Trainnet® platform, a VME-based architecture that combines Central Processing Units (including the new CPU6000 Series), TCN Gateways (WTB, MVB, CAN, Ethernet), Vehicle Control Units, Remote I/O Systems, Event Recorders with a crash-proof Rugged Memory Module, I/O and power modules, and SIL 2-certified safety applications (ASDO, HABD, LAM, VCS, MVB Monitoring). The platform is programmed using the CODESYS® IEC 61131-3 environment, allowing customers to build and maintain their own TCMS applications. To date, more than 35,100 EKE-Electronics systems have been deployed across 2,160 trains in 29 countries and three continents, including the world's first fully Ethernet-based train network on Sydney's Waratah fleet and London Underground's Central and Bakerloo Line refurbishments.

The company sells on a project-based B2B model combining hardware sales, platform/licence fees, professional services, and long-term lifecycle support. It targets four segments: rolling stock manufacturers (Siemens, Alstom, CAF, Talgo, Stadler, CRRC Changchun Australia, Transtech), rail operating companies (VR Group, SBB, Queensland Rail, London Underground), train system integrators and subsystem suppliers (Downer Group, Imexbra, AYCO, Medcom, Tehmin, Sella Controls), and rail fleet maintenance companies. Revenue streams include TCMS product sales, pre-certified safety products (which can interoperate with third-party TCMS), turnkey TCMS projects with 20-year lifecycle support, custom solution development, training services, and spare-parts/repair. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year enterprise contracts.

EKE-Electronics is family-owned under the EKE Group, with Mitsubishi Electric as a minority shareholder since 2020. It holds IRIS, SIL 2 (EN 50126/EN 50716/EN 50129), EN 50155, EN 45545, IEC 61375, and — for the CPU6000 Series — IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 and EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance. Its UK subsidiary, formerly Humaware, was rebranded to EKE-Electronics UK Ltd in March 2026, and the company partners with RazorSecure on MVB-layer cybersecurity.

Name

EKE-Electronics

Legal name

EKE-Electronics Ltd (EKE Group) Limited

Website

https://eke-electronics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EKE-Electronics is a Finnish rail-tech company that builds modular Train Control and Management Systems (EKE-Trainnet®) and SIL 2 safety applications for rolling stock manufacturers, rail operators, integrators, and fleet maintenance companies, with 35,100+ systems deployed across 29 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS)

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Railroad Equipment (3743), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety Instrumented Systems & Machine Safety Control (SIS, Safety PLCs, Relays) (IMAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automatic Train Control / Protection Supervision (ATP/ETCS/PTC Oversight) (TLAJAEAC), Industrial Network Management & Diagnostics (OT NMS/Topology/Monitoring) (HDAFAJAI)

Keywords

• Train control systems
• Railway TCMS platform
• SIL safety applications
• Train communication networks
• Rolling stock electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

Espoo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. TCMS Products: Sale of hardware products including Gateways, Remote Input Output Systems, and modules from EKE-Trainnet® platform. Products include platform software and are sold to train manufacturers and operators.
2. Safety Products: Pre-certified SIL 2 safety products including ASDO and HABD that can be used with TCMS from any vendor, providing recurring revenue through aftermarket sales and refurbishment projects.
3. TCMS Platform Projects: Modular EKE-Trainnet® TCMS platform sales including platform software, CODESYS® powered software development environment, integration services, and minimum 20-year lifecycle support.
4. TCMS Turnkey Projects: Complete TCMS solution delivery including platform software, integration, commissioning, training, and 20-year lifecycle support. Includes safety applications.
5. Solution Projects: Custom development services for TCMS and/or Safety applications addressing specific customer requirements and market needs.
6. Training Services: Training programs to empower customer engineers to build and manage software applications using EKE-Trainnet® platform.
7. Spare Parts and Repair Services: Repair and spare parts services for existing EKE-Electronics products, providing ongoing revenue from installed base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EKE-Electronics builds modular Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS) and SIL Safety solutions under its EKE-Trainnet® platform for new train builds and refurbishment projects. The offering combines configurable hardware modules (CPUs, gateways, I/O, power, racks) with pre-certified SIL 2 safety applications, CODESYS®-based software development tools, and remote diagnostics to integrate, automate, and safeguard train subsystems worldwide.

Product overview

EKE-Electronics is a Finnish high-tech company specialising in Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS) built around the modular EKE-Trainnet® platform. The core EKE-Trainnet® TCMS serves as the central nervous system of trains, coordinating subsystem management, diagnostics, and safety functions. The platform comprises multiple interchangeable hardware modules including Central Processing Units (CPU6000 Series, CPS-GPS), Interface Modules (WTB, MVB, CAN, Serial Links, MVR), I/O Modules (AIM, HSA, AOM, DIO, DRO, TSI, PTI), Power Supply Units (PSV, PIU, PSR, VIU), Racks (Standard and Flat), and the Rugged Memory Module (RMM) for event recording. These modules integrate into a VME-based architecture to form Vehicle Control Units, TCN Gateways, Remote I/O Systems, and Event Recorders. Safety applications including Automatic Selective Door Operation (ASDO), Hot Axle Box Detection (HABD), Lateral Acceleration Monitoring (LAM), Vigilance Control System (VCS), and MVB Monitoring are pre-certified to SIL 2 and can operate with TCMS from any vendor. Customers can build their own applications using the CODESYS® IEC 61131-3 development environment or commission EKE-Electronics to deliver complete TCMS, turnkey, or solution projects. SmartVision™ Remote Diagnostics provides condition monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities for EKE-Trainnet®-equipped trains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EKE-Trainnet® Train Control and Management System (TCMS) Central platform that supervises, controls, and monitors onboard train functions by automating subsystem management, collecting and analysing data (speed, braking, system status), issuing real-time commands and warnings, and enabling remote monitoring for train manufacturers, operators, and integrators.
• CPU6000 Series Central Processing Units Processors managing train computers and connected subsystems, including CPU6000 (multicore high performance), CPU6010 (single-core deterministic control), CPU6030 (remote I/O and gateway), and CPS-GPS (integrated GNSS receiver). Designed for train manufacturers and integrators requiring EN 50129, EN 50716, and cybersecurity-compliant compute.
• EKE-Trainnet® TCN Gateways Gateways acting as train computers converting between WTB, MVB, CAN, Ethernet, and Serial Links communication protocols, enabling data exchange across diverse onboard subsystems, with SIL 2 Safety Gateway variants for critical interfaces including ETCS-TIU integration.
• EKE-Trainnet® Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Programmable device interacting with subsystems, executing programmable control applications, interfacing with the Train Communication Network, and monitoring/controlling train operations while responding to driver inputs.
• EKE-Trainnet® Remote Input Output System (RIOM) System extending available I/O channels of the TCMS, combining MVR master modules with a range of I/O modules to connect and manage sensors and controls throughout the train without extensive additional wiring.
• EKE-Trainnet® Event Recorders Onboard data recorders (train black boxes) that collect and store operational data including speed, braking, system status, audio, and video for accident investigation, safety analysis, and operational reviews.
• EKE-Trainnet® Rugged Memory Module (RMM) Crash-proof memory module storing analogue, digital, audio, and video data for event recording applications, withstanding fire, magnetic fields, liquids, mechanical stress, and hydrostatic pressure; integrates with EKE-Trainnet® Event Recorders.
• SmartVision™ Remote Diagnostics Remote diagnostics and condition monitoring system providing real-time health monitoring of train systems and supporting predictive maintenance and operational efficiency for trains equipped with EKE-Trainnet® TCMS.
• Automatic Selective Door Operation (ASDO) SIL 2-certified train door control system that automatically controls train doors at station stops by checking train location and platform configuration via odometry, GNSS, and ASDO Station Database to ensure only safe doors open.
• Hot Axle Box Detection (HABD) Onboard SIL 2-certified system monitoring axle box and gearbox temperatures using temperature sensors, calculating rolling averages to detect threshold breaches and trigger alarms or emergency stops to prevent mechanical failures or fires.
• Lateral Acceleration Monitoring (LAM) Safety monitoring system using accelerometer sensors on the bogie or car body to measure lateral forces, assess train stability during curves and switches, and trigger alarms or automatic stops when vibration thresholds are exceeded.
• Vigilance Control System (VCS) Driver safety mechanism (Dead Man's Switch) monitoring driver alertness through periodic button or pedal presses, escalating from alarm light to alarm bell to emergency brake if no response is received within T1, T2, and T3 intervals.
• MVB Monitoring Cybersecurity monitoring solution protecting train control networks from cyber threats at the Multifunction Vehicle Bus (MVB) entry point, developed in partnership with RazorSecure.
• CODESYS® Software Development Environment Manufacturer-independent IEC 61131-3 automation suite integrated into EKE-Trainnet® TCMS that enables customers to configure, program, simulate, and commission train control applications, supported by EKE-Electronics training programmes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.4% availability achieved by Sydney Waratah Trains - world's first fully Ethernet-based trains and Australia's largest fleet
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RazorSecurecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for cybersecurity solutions around the Multifunction Vehicle Bus (MVB) layer, addressing hidden entry points for cyber threats in train control systems.
• CODESYS®coreTechnology or IntegrationCODESYS® is integrated into EKE-Trainnet® platform as the industry-leading, manufacturer-independent IEC 61131-3 automation suite, enabling customers to configure, program, and optimise TCMS applications.
• UNIFEminorOthersEKE-Electronics is a member of UNIFE, the European Rail Industry Association, demonstrating commitment to the European rail industry and its standards.
• Enter EspoominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnter Espoo, owned by the City of Espoo, promotes EKE-Electronics as a success story for international business partnerships, showcasing the Mitsubishi Electric technology partnership at SusHi Tech Tokyo.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Quester Tangent: Canadian supplier of Train Control and Monitoring Systems (TCMS), passenger information systems, and rail electronics for new builds and refurbishments. Closest like-for-like competitor to EKE-Electronics in onboard TCMS hardware and software for the North American and global rail markets.
• duagon: Swiss manufacturer of embedded computing platforms and TCMS solutions for rail vehicles, with a comparable product portfolio of train control, communication, and SIL-certified safety products targeting European OEMs and operators.
• Medha Servo Drives: Indian rail electronics OEM supplying TCMS, propulsion, and onboard control systems for Indian Railways and export markets. Overlaps with EKE in the train control and passenger information sub-systems product category.
• ZTR Control Systems: North American supplier of locomotive technology, train control, and smart rail products, including onboard electronics and remote monitoring. Comparable as a niche rail electronics specialist serving refurbishment and modernization projects.
• SYS TEC electronic: German embedded systems manufacturer with a dedicated rail division providing programmable train controllers, gateways, and SIL-capable modules. Directly comparable to EKE's CODESYS-based VCU and gateway product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Mobility: Global rolling-stock OEM and rail signaling/automation giant that both supplies TCMS (Trainguard, Railigent) and is a major EKE customer. Comparable as the dominant full-stack incumbent in train control and rail digitalization.
• Alstom: Global rolling-stock OEM with a comprehensive rail signaling and train control portfolio (Atlas, CBTC) that competes with EKE at the system level while also being a customer on select refurbishment projects.
• Hitachi Rail: Global rail signaling, rolling stock, and digital mobility provider with ETCS and CBTC offerings. Directly comparable as a broad incumbent that delivers TCMS-adjacent train control solutions across global markets.
• Thales: European rail signaling and train control giant with ETCS, CBTC, and communications-based control systems. Competes with EKE in train-borne onboard interfaces to signaling systems (e.g., ETCS OBU integration) and operates as a broad incumbent.
• ABB: Global electrification and motion player with a rail division providing traction, power, and onboard control/automation solutions. Overlaps with EKE as a broad industrial incumbent in rail electrification and control.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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