Modern railway systems rely on high-performance embedded computers to process data, connect critical subsystems, and enable increasingly intelligent train operations. Whether deployed on rolling stock or installed alongside the track, embedded systems form the computing backbone of today’s railway infrastructure. They power applications ranging from vehicle control, passenger information systems, and video surveillance to condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, communication gateways, and AI-based image processing.
For nearly three decades, Syslogic has specialized in developing rugged embedded computers for demanding transportation and industrial applications. The company designs and manufactures embedded systems specifically for the railway industry, delivering reliable computing platforms for both on-board and trackside environments. Customers include rolling stock manufacturers, railway OEMs, system integrators, and rail operators worldwide.
Purpose-built embedded computers for rolling stock
Unlike standard industrial PCs adapted for rail applications, Syslogic railway computers are engineered from the ground up for mobile railway environments. Every system is designed to withstand continuous shock, vibration, temperature fluctuations, humidity, and unstable power conditions encountered during daily rail operation.
Syslogic railway computers comply with internationally recognized railway standards, including EN50155, EN45545-2 and EN61373. Depending on the application, systems are available with extended operating temperature ranges, galvanically isolated power supplies, wide-input voltage support, and fanless cooling concepts. These design principles enable reliable operation throughout the lifetime of the vehicle while minimizing maintenance requirements.
The product portfolio ranges from compact embedded computers for communication and control tasks to powerful Edge AI computers based on NVIDIA Jetson or Intel processors for compute-intensive applications such as machine vision, passenger analytics, obstacle detection, predictive maintenance, and autonomous inspection systems.
Reliable embedded systems for railway infrastructure
Railway digitalization extends far beyond the train itself. Trackside applications increasingly depend on powerful embedded systems capable of processing data close to the source. Syslogic provides industrial-grade computers for railway infrastructure, supporting applications such as track monitoring, tunnel surveillance, level crossing systems, signalling, communication gateways, and condition monitoring.
Designed for continuous 24/7 operation, these rugged embedded systems deliver the same reliability expected from rolling stock computers while offering the flexibility required for modern infrastructure projects. Fanless operation, industrial components, and long-term availability make Syslogic computers suitable for mission-critical railway environments where maintenance windows are limited.
Long-term availability for long-life railway projects
Railway vehicles typically remain in service for decades. Consequently, embedded computing platforms must remain available long after consumer electronics have disappeared from the market.
Long-term product availability is therefore a fundamental element of Syslogic’s philosophy. Careful component selection, fixed Bill of Materials (BoM) management, and proactive lifecycle planning ensure hardware consistency over many years. This minimizes redesign efforts, simplifies certification processes, and protects customers’ long-term investments.
European engineering and manufacturing
Syslogic combines European engineering expertise with in-house manufacturing to deliver rugged embedded computers for long-life industrial and railway applications. Product development, mechanical design, electronics manufacturing, testing, and lifecycle management are closely integrated, ensuring consistently high quality throughout the entire product lifecycle.
This vertically integrated approach enables Syslogic to respond quickly to customer requirements while maintaining full control over product quality, configuration management, and long-term support. In addition to standard platforms, the company offers extensive customization services, including application-specific I/O configurations, firmware adaptations, mechanical modifications, and customer-specific system integration.
Ready for the next generation of railway computing
The railway industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation. Artificial intelligence, machine vision, predictive maintenance, high-speed connectivity, and cloud-connected fleets are becoming integral parts of modern railway operations.
Syslogic develops embedded computers that enable this transformation. By combining rugged hardware, long-term availability, industrial reliability, and high-performance computing platforms, Syslogic provides railway manufacturers and operators with future-proof embedded systems designed to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s intelligent rail networks.
The Syslogic RML-R10 SPE Railway Computer combines Intel® Core™ Raptor Lake performance, Single Pair Ethernet, and EN50155 compliance for connected rolling stock and railway edge computing.
Syslogic’s RML-R10 Railway Computer with Intel Core Raptor Lake processors is EN50155 and EN45545-2 compliant, delivering rugged, high-performance computing for reliable onboard railway applications. The Syslogic RSL-R83 Railway Computer combines Intel® Atom™ Amston Lake processing, EN50155 certification, and low power consumption for reliable, rugged onboard railway computing.
The rear panel supports wireless railway connectivity with three radio interfaces, including GNSS, enabling precise positioning and reliable onboard communication. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin, the Syslogic RML A4AGX AI Railway Computer enables edge AI, computer vision, and intelligent railway automation with EN50155 compliance.
Syslogic rugged railway computers power Cubris’ GreenSpeed C-DAS, delivering real-time speed recommendations from traffic management systems to drivers for smoother, more energy-efficient railway operations. Designed for rolling stock, Syslogic railway computers combine rugged reliability, EN50155 compliance, and high-performance edge computing for modern rail vehicles and railway automation.
Stadler Rail relies on Syslogic’s EN50155-certified railway computers for reliable onboard computing in demanding rolling stock applications. Beyond railway applications, Syslogic’s rugged computers power construction, agriculture, mining, and mobile automation with reliable edge computing in harsh operating environments.
From development to SMD production, Syslogic manufactures rugged embedded computers at three European locations, including Germany and Switzerland, ensuring consistent quality and long-term availability.