Urban Reign: Trainguard 😂

From @grok Ondas Holdings ($ONDS) would likely receive $0 in revenue (0%) from this specific ~$390 million Siemens-MTA contract.1 The contract (awarded to Siemens Mobility in partnership with L.K. Comstock) is for a full design-build upgrade of NYC Transit’s Fulton-Liberty Lines (23 stations, ~65 track km) using Siemens’ Trainguard MT CBTC system. It includes interlocking/train control integration and explicitly uses 5G-based wireless communication to enable 90-second headways.1 Ondas Networks’ long-term partnership with Siemens involves supplying software-defined radios and related hardware/software that Siemens white-labels and sells as Airlink (based on Ondas’ FullMAX/IEEE 802.16t platform). This is primarily for U.S. rail communications network upgrades—e.g., migrating legacy 900 MHz ATCS/PTC systems to the new A-Block spectrum for Class I freight railroads and commuter systems like Metra. These are separate from CBTC signaling.30 Key reasons this contract does not involve Ondas: •Trainguard MT’s standard radio is Siemens’ own Airlink (a WLAN-based system for metro/tunnel environments, historically in 2.4/5.9 GHz bands with options for LTE/5G). This is distinct from the Ondas-derived Airlink product line used in North American 900 MHz freight/commuter upgrades. Siemens documentation and Ondas press releases treat them as separate applications.29 •The MTA contract specifically calls out 5G-based wireless, aligning with Trainguard MT’s optional cellular support—not Ondas’ private licensed-band 802.16t radios.31 •No Siemens or MTA announcements, Ondas SEC filings/press releases, or industry reports link Ondas/ONDS to this project (or any prior NYC subway CBTC wins). Ondas’ Siemens-related revenues have come from other rail radio orders (e.g., Metra, development work, or volume shipments for 900 MHz deployments).11 Even in deals where Ondas does supply Siemens (e.g., Metra’s 900 MHz upgrade or earlier radio orders), Ondas does not receive a fixed or disclosed percentage of the overall contract value. Siemens buys specific radios, network controllers, or software in separate purchase orders. The full CBTC contract value covers design, installation, wayside equipment, onboard systems, testing, 25-year maintenance, etc.—radios are only a minor component. Ondas has reported individual Siemens-related revenues in the low millions per quarter in past periods, not proportional slices of large signaling contracts.52 The X post highlights a real partnership and Ondas’ underappreciated rail wireless exposure, but it overstates the direct tie to this contract. Public information shows no revenue flow to Ondas here. Any future Ondas rail revenue will come from separate 900 MHz-style modernization projects, not MTA subway CBTC work.

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority has awarded Siemens Mobility, in collaboration with rail transit system electrical contractor L.K. Comstock (LKC), a contract to upgrade New York City Transit’s Fulton-Liberty Lines with advanced Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC), Siemens reported April 27. “The nearly $390 million contract for Siemens Mobility will modernize 23 stations along 65 track kilometers [40 track miles] with Siemens’ CBTC System, Trainguard MT, in compliance with New York Subway Interoperability Interface Specifications (I2S), replacing century-old infrastructure in Brooklyn and Queens,” the supplier said. “This transformative project delivers the capacity for trains to run as close as 90 seconds apart. It leverages next-generation CBTC technology to fully integrate interlocking and train control functions including 5G-based wireless communication. The new technology will boost capacity, reduce waiting times, and provide the flexibility to meet future demand, ensuring seamless operations and preparing the network to serve New Yorkers for decades to come.” Once the system upgrade is complete, Siemens Mobility said it will also take on a 25-year maintenance contract with the option for two additional five-year extensions.

It went wrong in spectacular style yesterday on the MML resulting my job getting canned pretty much and wasn't much around to photo other than a nice double rainbow over the depot and set 9 stabled up in the hot box siding #work #disruption #Trainguard

8મા પગાર પંચ પહેલા આ સરકારી કર્મચારીઓ માટે મોટી ખુશખબર, ભથ્થામાં 25% વધારાની જાહેરાત #8thPayCommission #RunningStaff #AllowanceHike #KMA #LocoPilot #TrainGuard #SalaryIncrease zeenews.india.com/gujarati/b…

Just booked on for my final round trip to London! That's right folks TM Tom is becoming Train Service Controller Tom in a couple of weeks. But first the #callybeds #Highlander service south tonight and then North bound tomorrow. There will be cake! #railway #trainguard

Siemens Mobility ha completado con éxito la modernización integral del sistema de señalización de la histórica Línea 1 del Metro de la Ciudad de México. Tras la reapertura oficial del tramo final entre Juanacatlán y Observatorio, la compañía confirmó la instalación de su avanzado sistema de Control de Trenes Basado en Comunicaciones (CBTC), Trainguard MT. Esta tecnología sustituye un sistema de 50 años por una solución totalmente digital a lo largo de 18.6 kilómetros y 39 trenes. El cambio permite reducir los intervalos de paso a 100 segundos, logrando un aumento de hasta el 15% en la capacidad de la línea. Millones de pasajeros se beneficiarán con menores tiempos de espera.

Looking forward to a great evening as the Train Manager on the @CalSleeper Highlander service this evening. We've great a crew on this evening and all looking well to motor these 16 coaches into #Scotland with @erixtar1992 at the front end! #trainguard #railway #callysleeper

Cracking shift for my first solo Train Manager run on our Southbound #Highlander. A couple of bits to keep the shift interesting as always! Now for a snooze before tonight's return working! #trainguard #callysleeper #railway

Have my rules today so I travelled down from Edinburgh last night on our service, even for a big lad like me I fit like a glove in those beds. Rules this evening means I'll be getting assessed on my knowledge, technical skills and non technical skills. #trainguard #railway

Going old school today using the sectional appendix to assist my learning! (Route maps are no where to be found @TM_Steve_ @TM_James_ ) I popped over the pennies to take in the East Coast, as a former stomping ground it’s a nice homely feeling! #trainguard #trainmanager

Back to route learning for a couple of days! Only 633 miles left to cover. Our route card on the #CallySleeper is pretty lengthy……. #trainguard #trainmanager #railway

Witness the heartwarming dedication of an Indian Railways assistant train manager who stops a departing train to help a frantic passenger board safely! In this viral video, it's a reminder of the human touch in public transportation amid bustling stations. Since the 2022 redesignation by the Railway Board, these roles blend responsibility with empathy, boosting job satisfaction and passenger trust. Celebrate unsung heroes who keep the rails running with kindness! 🚂❤️ #IndianRailways #TrainGuard #AssistantTrainManager #ActOfKindness #ViralVideo #RailwayDedication #PublicService #HumanityInAction #TrainStories #EmpathyAtWork #TransportationHeroes #JobSatisfaction #RailwayBoard

As part of my #TrainManager training we undertake shunting duties, which means taking 3 trains and creating the 16 coach rake towards #London Euston, while the passengers snooze. It’s a great learning experience spending time with our great shunting team. #trainguard #CallyBeds

Looking forward to being the train manager on this evenings @CalSleeper service to #Edinburgh! We have a cracking team working on board tonight and if you’re travelling with kids we have our soft toys! #TrainGuard #journeyofanighttime

• 2008 - novembre 2011 - décembre 2012 : automatisation progressive de la @Ligne1_RATP avec le déploiement des automatismes @SiemensMobility Trainguard et la mise en service de navettes sans conducteur MP 05 qui depuis, remplacent les MP 89 CC (transfert vers la ligne 4 puis 6).

گارڈ روم / بریک وین یہ گارڈ کا کمرہ ہے جہاں ٹرین کاانچارج بیٹھتا ہے۔ اس حبس وگرم موسم میں اے سی تو دور پنکھا بھی اپنی صحیح جگہ پر نہیں ہوتا کہ گارڈ کو کہیں ہوا نہ لگ جاۓ۔ انچارج گارڈ پہلے اسٹیشن سے لے کر أخری اسٹیشن تک ایک ایک سکینڈ لکھ رہا ہوتا ہے۔ جب ٹرین اسٹیشن سے چلتی ہے تو انچارج گارڈ انجن سے لیکر آخری ڈبے تک چیک کرتا ہے کہ أیا ہر چیز پرفیکٹ ہے یا نہیں کوئی بفر یا کاپلنگ ڈھیلا تو نہیں ہے یا اس کے علاوہ کوئی چیز ٹرین کے نیچے نہ لٹک رہی ہو۔ اس کے علاوہ ٹرین کے اہم کاغذات جن پر ہر اسٹیشن کا وقت أمد و روانگی اسکے علاوہ ٹرین لیٹ ہونے کی تمام وجوہات لکھی جاتی ہے۔ دوران سفر ٹرین کے نیچے بندہ أجاۓ انچارج گارڈ نے مرنے والے شخص کے جسم کے اعضا اکٹھے کر کے ریلوے پولیس کے حوالے کرنا، جہاں وہ شخص ٹرین کے نیچے أیا اس کا کلومیٹر نمبر، کن دو اسٹیشنوں کے درمیاں واقعہ ہوا، کتنے بجے ہوا حادثہ اور کتنا وقت لگا ہر چیز نوٹ کرنے کے پولیس اور کنٹرول أفس کو لکھ کر دینا اور اسی طرح ٹرین کے ساتھ جو بھی حادثہ ہوگا اس کی رپوٹ اپنے ریکارڈ میں رکھنی ، کنٹرول افس کو لمحہ بہ لمحہ أگاہ کرنا، اور ٹرین کے اندر کوئی مسافر زخمی ہو جاۓ تو اس کی فرسٹ ایڈ بھی انچارج گارڈ کرتا ہے لیکن اتنی زیادہ ذمہ داریاں سنبھالنے کے باوجود انچارج گارڈ کو اے سی کی سہولت نہ دینا گارڈ انچارج کے ساتھ زیادتی ہے۔ اگر ٹرین ڈرائیور، پلانٹ اپریٹر، اے سی اٹینڈٹ، کیرج اسٹاف، ٹکٹ چیکر سٹاف اے سی میں سفر کر رہے ہیں لیکن جو ٹرین کا انچارج ہے اسکو گرمی میں بیٹھنے پر مجبور کر دیا گیا ہے۔ پاور پلانٹ والی بریک تو تندور سے بھی زیادہ گرم ہوتی ہے جسکی وجہ سے گارڈ نہ صرف بیمار ہو رہے بلکہ ماضی میں کچھ گارڈذ کی تو دوران ڈیوٹی بریک میں موت واقع ہوئی ہے اس لیے ریلوے کے اعلی حکام سے اور خصوصأ وزیر ریلوے جناب حنیف عباسی صاحب سے گزارش ہے کہ انچارچ گارڈ کو بھی اے سی کی سہولت دی جاۓ تاکہ گارڈ آرام دہ پرسکون ماحول میں اپنی ڈیوٹی سرانجام دے سکے اور دوران سفر زیادہ ایکٹو ہو کر زیادہ بہتر ڈیوٹی دےگا جس سےنہ صرف ریلوے کو فائدہ ہو گا بلکہ مسافروں کی سیفٹی کے لیے گارڈ زیادہ بہتر خدمات سر۔انجام دے گا۔ شکریہ @HanifAbbasiNa56 #guard #trainguard #pakrailtech #PakistanRailways

Some pictures of performing trainguard/PF duty /checking of suspicious articles/conversation with women daily passangers by sealdahGRPdist police with a view to spread the message that we are always by the side of them to ensure safety and safety without any compromise @WBPolice

Currently working 1M11 #Edinburgh to #London Euston! We carry out train patrols throughout the night making sure everything is safe and sound! #trainmanager #railway #trainguard #CallySleeper

Been a great week in Manchester if not challenging for the #railway! Been lovely going from Lakes to metropolis of Manchester! My route learning continues into week! As I stretch further south, creeping my way towards #Euston #trainmanager #railway #trainguard #WCML