ERTMS Solutions

What ERTMS Solutions does

ERTMS Solutions SPRL is a Belgian private company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Brussels, specializing in railway signalling automation across the ERTMS/ETCS and legacy Class B ecosystems. The company designs, develops, and manufactures an in-house portfolio covering testing optimization (ERTMSCamCorder, Subset-074 Automation Package), maintenance optimization (BaliseLifeCheck, TrackCircuitLifeCheck, BTMLifeCheck, LEULifeCheck, BaliseHealthMonitoringTool), railway digitalization (JANA Jru ANAlyzer, AMELIE), and ERTMS protocol software (FFFIScom/PROFIBUS, FFFIScom/Euroradio, FFFIScom/Subset-098, Triple-F Sniffer), plus hardware such as the Balise Transmission Module, Onboard Monitoring Box, and N30-450N sensor. Underlying technology centers on deep expertise in UNISIG protocol specifications (Subset-026, -037, -058, -074, -076, -085, -098), CENELEC EN 50128 / SIL2 safety standards, and full protocol stack decoding with passive ISA-approved monitoring devices. The customer base spans railway infrastructure managers (Infrabel, DB Netz, Network Rail, RFI, Sydney Trains, Transport for NSW), rolling stock manufacturers (Alstom, Siemens, Thales, Hitachi, Bombardier, CAF Signalling), railway operators (SNCF, SNCB/NMBS, CFL, Eurotunnel, Thalys, Korail), and maintenance providers (Eurailscout, Oc'Via, MESEA, SOCOFER). Revenue is generated through hardware sales, software licensing of protocol libraries, subscription-style maintenance and support contracts, and one-time licensing of testing automation packages, with multi-year enterprise contracts and a regional channel partner network covering Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Oceania. The company co-founded The Signalling Company JV with Lineas in 2015 to develop Class B signalling systems, and divested its 93.9% majority stake in that JV to Škoda Group in February 2023 to refocus on its core testing, maintenance, and protocol software business.

Name

ERTMS Solutions

Legal name

ERTMS SOLUTIONS SPRL

Website

https://ertmssolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ERTMS Solutions is a Brussels-based private company that develops in-house hardware and software for testing, preventive maintenance, and protocol decoding of ERTMS/ETCS and legacy railway signalling systems, serving infrastructure managers, OEMs, operators, and maintenance providers across Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Signalling Automation

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Railroad Equipment (3743), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Asset Inspection, Monitoring & Diagnostics (Track Geometry, Wayside Sensors) (TLAJADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rolling Stock Testing, Inspection & Certification (NDT, commissioning, compliance) (TLAKAIAM)

Keywords

• Railway signalling testing
• ETCS onboard testing
• Balise preventive maintenance
• ERTMS protocol software
• JRU data analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary testing and monitoring equipment including ERTMSCamCorder, BaliseLifeCheck, TrackCircuitLifeCheck, BTMLifeCheck, and Onboard Monitoring Box. Products are designed and manufactured in-house.
2. Software Licenses: Licensing of ERTMS protocol software libraries including FFFIScom/PROFIBUS, FFFIScom/Euroradio, FFFIScom/Subset-098, and Triple-F Sniffer. Includes documentation, test cases, and quality assurance materials.
3. Maintenance and Support Services: Ongoing maintenance, support, and software updates for deployed products and systems. Extended support contracts and spare parts provision.
4. Testing Automation Solutions: Subset-074 Automation Package providing complete testing solutions for STM or EVC with pre-configured test cases and automated testing workflows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ERTMS Solutions designs, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of testing instruments, preventive maintenance tools, and software products for ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) and legacy railway signalling systems. Its core offerings include the ERTMSCamCorder onboard testing tool, the LifeCheck family of preventive maintenance instruments (BaliseLifeCheck, TrackCircuitLifeCheck, BTMLifeCheck, LEULifeCheck, BaliseHealthMonitoringTool), the JANA automated train recorder data analysis platform, and FFFIScom protocol software libraries. The company also develops Class B national signalling subsystems and onboard monitoring hardware for railway operators, infrastructure managers, and rolling stock manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

ERTMS Solutions provides a comprehensive suite of railway signalling automation products organized into Testing Optimization, Maintenance Optimization, Railway Digitalization, and ERTMS Protocol Software categories. The core testing portfolio includes ERTMSCamCorder (onboard testing tool) and Subset-074 Automation Package. The maintenance portfolio features the LifeCheck product line: BaliseLifeCheck (balise measurement), TrackCircuitLifeCheck (track circuit measurement), BTMLifeCheck (BTM verification), LEULifeCheck (LEU monitoring), and BaliseHealthMonitoringTool. The digitalization offering centers on JANA (Jru ANAlyzer) for automated train recorder analysis. Protocol software includes FFFIScom libraries (PROFIBUS, Euroradio, Subset-098) and Triple-F Sniffer. Hardware products include Onboard Monitoring Box (OMB) and Balise Transmission Modules. All products are in-house developed and the company also works on Class B subsystems including legacy signalling systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JANA (Jru ANAlyzer): JANA is ERTMS Solutions' tool for automating the decoding and analysis of TRU/JRU train recorder data for railway operators.
• ERTMSCamCorder
• BaliseLifeCheck
• TrackCircuitLifeCheck
• BTMLifeCheck
• LEULifeCheck
• FFFIScom/PROFIBUS library
• FFFIScom/Euroradio library
• FFFIScom/Subset-098 library
• Triple-F Sniffer software
• BaliseHealthMonitoringTool

Products and services

• ERTMSCamCorder Onboard testing tool enabling full and synchronized recording, replay and reporting of all trackside and onboard data during testing and commissioning phases of ETCS rail projects. Reduces testing post-processing time by approximately 90% and track occupancy by 30%. Used by Belgorail, DB Netz AG, Network Rail (Thameslink Programme), Hitachi Rail, Thalys, Infrabel, Alstom, Siemens and Thales.
• Subset-074 Automation Package Complete testing solution for STM or EVC containing pre-configured Subset-074 test cases. Includes a database of test case descriptions, TripleF-Sniffer PROFIBUS recording and decoding software, and high-level detail reports for communicating test results to other parties.
• BaliseLifeCheck Preventive balise measurement instrument designed and manufactured entirely at ERTMS Solutions. Lab-on-wheels that automates balise preventive maintenance, checking electrical health, transmitted bits and telegrams of balises. Compatible with Eurobalises and legacy KER balises (KVB, EBICAB, RSDD). Deployed by SNCF, CFL, MESEA, Oc'Via Maintenance, Rail-Mil (production line QA), and Eurailscout.
• TrackCircuitLifeCheck Versatile measurement instrument facilitating AC Power Frequencies and AC Audio Frequencies track circuit preventive maintenance. Lab on wheels embedded in test vehicles enabling automated and preventive maintenance of track circuits. Guarantees independence from track circuit manufacturers. Deployed by Eurotunnel, Sydney Trains and others.
• BTMLifeCheck Verification tool for remote power supply quality emitted by the antenna interfaced with the Balise Transmission Module (BTM) on board trains. Ensures BTM and antenna are working correctly by processing uplink signals and telegrams.
• LEULifeCheck Real-time monitoring system for Lineside Electronic Units (LEUs). Monitors LEU 8kHz carrier (C6 interface), LEU C Link Quality, and LEU Telegram (C1 interface). Decodes telegrams to diagnose lineside signal sequence issues. Patent pending; funded by Innoviris.
• BaliseHealthMonitoringTool Autonomous on-board system for collecting health information from balises/transponders. Continuously generates telepowering signal, automatically detects balise uplink signal based on unique signal characteristics, and records/analyzes parameters including uplink signal power, frequency, data rate, and telegram details.
• JANA (Jru ANAlyzer) Single tool to automate the decoding and analysis of TRU/JRU (Juridical Recording Unit) train recorders. Automatically analyzes data by connecting to reference infrastructure data and integrated rules to detect infraction types including speed exceedance, control rule violations, emergency braking, and track detected infractions. Deployed by CFL, SNCF, SNCB, DB networks and via the AMELIE project at SNCB/NMBS with approximately 250 users.
• FFFIScom/PROFIBUS library Source code library providing functionality to use SLL, STL and Application Layer (Subset-058) protocols. Includes test cases, test documentation and test results for quality assurance. Environments: C/C#. Used by RFI and other ETCS developers.
• FFFIScom/Euroradio library Library providing functionality to use Euroradio FIS (Subset-037) and Application Layer (Subset-026 chapters 7) protocols. Includes Safety/X.224/T.70/HDLC connection management and Subset-026-7 and 026-8 message encoding/decoding. Environment: C. Used by Alstom, Park Signalling, RFI.
• FFFIScom/Subset-098 library Library providing functionality to use RBC-RBC Safe Communication interface FIS (UNISIG Subset-098) and protocols. Includes SAI/Safety/ALE connection management. Quality assurance with EN 50128 partial documentation. Environments: C/C#.
• Triple-F Sniffer software ERTMS Protocol Analyzer for FFFIS interfaces decoding onboard information. Supports STM (Profibus/SLL/STL/Subset-058), Euroradio (GSM-R/Subset-037/Subset-026), Subset-098 (TCP-IP). Uses passive ISA-approved monitoring device (Onboard Monitoring Box) with full protocol stack decoding and advanced scripting features.
• Balise Transmission Module (BTM) BTM with antenna set capable of reading safety-critical telegrams stored in ATP and ETCS balises, transmitting information to on-board safe computer for decoding, processing, alerting and supervision. Developed in accordance with CENELEC standards for Safety Integrity Level 2 compliance. Contract for more than 50 BTMs supplied as part of safety system deployment.
• N30-450N Sensor Passive magnetic field transducer for inductive coupling applications. Specifically designed for sensing alternating magnetic field produced by currents flowing into the rails. Sensor output is voltage proportional to inductive magnetic field.
• Onboard Monitoring Box (OMB) Passive acquisition and monitoring device collecting real-time messages exchanged between ERTMS OBU sub-systems (EVC, JRU, STMs). Non-disruptive approach transfers information to configurable application software for decoding and protocol display. ISA-approved for use with Triple-F Sniffer.
• Class B Subsystems Development Custom development of ETCS and Class B national signalling subsystems. Includes BTM development and sensor solutions for various national signalling systems. Engagement includes more than 50 BTMs supplied as part of safety system deployment for maintenance vehicles fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in testing post-processing time
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and strategic.

• DMA S.r.l.coreTechnology or Integration · 13 July 2020Long-term partnership with DMA, located in Turin Italy, for Crossrail project. DMA provides measurement equipment and integration services for comprehensive measurement vehicles, including Track Geometry Measurement System and Structure Gauging. ERTMS Solutions tailored BaliseLifeCheck for Crossrail to read balises and send messages with odometric information.
• Air RailregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 November 2019Air Rail specializes in import of railway and airport machinery. Acts as relay in Spain for export of ERTMS Solutions maintenance and test instruments including ERTMSCamCorder, BaliseLifeCheck, and TrackCircuitLifeCheck.
• Via-DigitalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 August 2019Partnership based in Kranj, Slovenia for activities in Slovenia, Serbia and Croatia. Via-Digital is leading provider of telecommunications measurement technology and industrial tightening equipment.
• Beijing Up Energy Instruments Automation TechnologyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 August 2019Partnership agreement with company based in Beijing, China. Marks step toward increasing ERTMS Solutions activities in China.
• Rail-Mil ComputerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership since 2017 for ERTMS deployment in Poland. Rail-Mil uses BaliseLifeCheck as production line test bench at Warsaw facility to ensure quality of Eurobalises. Also collaborated on Rail-Mil's CBTC project using ERTMSFormalSpecs for braking curves determination.
• ExpandiumstrategicTechnology or IntegrationStrategic alliance connecting Expandium's QATS Railway solution with ERTMS Solutions products. Expandium provides railway telecommunication monitoring solutions.
• SOCOFERstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAll future railway maintenance vehicles of SOCOFER will embed ERTMS Solutions' LifeCheck preventive maintenance tools (BaliseLifeCheck and TrackCircuitLifeCheck).
• SYSTRA Scott ListerstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership reinforces SYSTRA Scott Lister's ERTMS/ETCS capabilities with state-of-the-art desktop simulator environment using ERTMSFormalSpecs.
• TransurbstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTransurb uses ERTMSFormalSpecs for training purposes in their ERTMS Training Programme. Includes specific module about ERTMS requirement management and modeling.
• Theta InternationalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian partner for distribution and support, especially for Sydney Trains TrackCircuitLifeCheck deployment.
• Oc'Via MaintenancecoreTechnology or IntegrationOc'Via Maintenance uses BaliseLifeCheck for Eurobalise and KVB maintenance on CNM project (Contournement Nîmes-Montpellier), an 80km new line.
• EurailscoutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEurailscout Inspection & Analysis (Netherlands and France) partnered for BaliseLifeCheck system featuring KER and Eurobalises diagnosis for UFM160 vehicles.
• ThalesstrategicTechnology or IntegrationThales uses ERTMSFormalSpecs for braking curves testing and ERTMSCamCorder for Danish project testing activities.
• RFI (Italian Railways)coreTechnology or IntegrationRFI uses ERTMS pre-test and test solutions including ERTMSFormalSpecs, FFFISCom/Euroradio library, and Triple-F Sniffer for ETCS track test bench and simulator development.
• Park SignallingstrategicTechnology or IntegrationPark Signalling developing ETCS capabilities using FFFISCom/Euroradio library for real radio interface between ETCS trackside and onboards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CAF Signalling: CAF Signalling is a dedicated ETCS and CBTC signalling subsidiary of CAF Group that builds onboard and trackside subsystems. It competes directly in the Class B/ETCS subsystem space ERTMS Solutions serves.
• Mermec: Mermec manufactures railway measurement and diagnostic vehicles (e.g., Roger 800 MTP) and is directly referenced in ERTMS Solutions' deployment at Sydney Trains. Both companies compete in trackside inspection and predictive maintenance instrumentation for rail networks.
• Eurailscout: Eurailscout Inspection & Analysis operates dedicated diagnostic vehicles (UFM160) for European rail networks and is both a partner and a directly comparable player in balise and track circuit measurement services across the Netherlands and France.
• Funkwerk AG: Funkwerk develops rail communication and signalling subsystems (GSM-R, ETCS onboard units) and is a comparable mid-sized European supplier competing in overlapping ETCS onboard and balise-related niches.

Broad incumbents

• Hitachi Rail: Hitachi Rail is a global signalling and rolling stock integrator (acquired Thales Ground Transportation assets in some regions) and uses ERTMSCamCorder for ETCS testing in UK and Japan projects, while also offering competing full-stack rail signalling.
• Alstom: Alstom is a major signalling OEM with Atlas ETCS solutions and uses ERTMSCamCorder/Euroradio libraries. Overlaps directly with ERTMS Solutions in onboard EVC integration, revamping, and certification tooling.
• Progress Rail (Caterpillar): Progress Rail is a large rail services and signalling provider offering track inspection, maintenance, and asset management. It competes with ERTMS Solutions in predictive maintenance instruments and rail diagnostics at scale.
• Thales Ground Transportation: Thales is a Tier-1 signalling incumbent that develops ETCS, CBTC, and onboard subsystems. It uses ERTMSCamCorder and ERTMSFormalSpecs but also competes as a full-stack signalling supplier across the same rail operators.
• Siemens Mobility: Siemens Mobility is a global ETCS/Rail Automation incumbent that supplies Trainguard MT and ERTMS onboard units. It is both a customer of ERTMS Solutions' testing tools (Eurostar) and a competitor in integrated signalling solutions.

Emerging players

• Robel: Robel is a German manufacturer of railway maintenance vehicles and equipment, and a documented ERTMS Solutions deployment partner (CFL uses BaliseLifeCheck on Robel maintenance vehicles). Competes in adjacent maintenance-vehicle integration rather than testing software.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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