NEXUS

Making metro systems smarter, more efficient, and better suited to meet the demands of modern urban mobility.

Metro Policy and Regulation Rail EU funded Past Projects

Next-gen technologies for enhanced metro operations

Coordinated by Stamtech, the NEXUS project aimed to make metro systems smarter, more efficient, and better suited to meet the demands of modern urban mobility.

By focusing on flexible capacity management, optimised train operations, and automation technologies, NEXUS addressed the challenges of urban mobility.

Using an advanced multi-method simulation model, the project integrated dynamic passenger profiling, new metro vehicle concepts, and AI-driven network optimisation to create a transport system that adapted to people’s needs.

One of the key goals of the project was to achieve fully automated metro train control. By integrating technologies like Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) and Automatic Train Operation (ATO), the project improved safety, reduced operational costs, and enhanced the passenger experience.

These systems enabled real-time communication between trains and control centres. NEXUS also leveraged AI and data science to develop predictive maintenance strategies and energy optimisation techniques, contributing to both financial and environmental sustainability.

As part of the EU-Rail System Pillar, NEXUS helped to build a more connected and resilient metro network across Europe.

What set NEXUS apart was its holistic approach to innovation. The project considered the social, technological, and environmental impacts of its solutions.

By combining user-centric design with the latest technology, NEXUS aimed to redefine metro operations, setting a new standard for adaptability and efficiency in public transport systems.

Key Facts

• 13 partners from across the EU
• Duration: October 2024 – September 2027
• Budget: € 2 997 019
• Coordinator: Stamtech

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Giuseppe RIZZI

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Belgium

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