From June 13 to 15, the highly anticipated 2024 International Metro Transit Exhibition & Forum (Beijing-Nanjing) (MetroTrans 2024) grandly opened at Nanjing International Expo Center. With the theme “Intelligent Control Enables a New Future”, UCI showcased three technological innovations: a digital foundation platform covering cloud, network, edge, and end domains, a fully automatic operation (FAO) system, and an integrated solution for low-capacity investment, construction and operation. Their exhibit at Booth 6-205-1 in Hall 6 attracted significant attention from industry experts, partners and metro operators.

During the exhibition, the UCI booth became a focal point for discussions among experts, scholars and metro operators. They engaged deeply with UCI’s R&D, design and technical staff. This interaction enhanced communication and connections within the industry and provided robust support for UCI to expand its market presence and enhance brand image.

The three technological innovations showcased by UCI at this exhibition have garnered great attention. Not only do they demonstrate UCI’s strengths in rail transit technology, but they also outline a new blueprint for the future of urban rail transit.

The digital foundation platform, built on the accumulated application of UCI’s Cloud Rail Integrated Automation System (CRIAS) across multiple projects, integrates advanced technologies such as cloud computing, IoT, big data, and AI. It aims to create a unified, standardized and integrated platform. At the foundational level, the system uses open automation technology to decouple the hardware-software relationships of devices. The Intelligent Control Integrated Machine integrates hardware resources at the cloud platform device layer, using hot-swappable boards for convenient operation. At the service layer, it integrates production platforms to provide a unified, standardized business platform. Business generation is simplified through drag-and-drop operations, enabling new business models to be deployed system-wide with a single click. This platform serves rail transit operators and provides customized industry solutions across various sectors.

The FAO system includes ATP/ATO, ATS, and a full electronic interlocking system. Developed according to FAO system specifications for interoperability, the design supports train control speeds up to 200 km/h, catering to various applications such as urban rapid rail, suburban railways, metros, light rail, and APMs. Currently, this system is being implemented on Chongqing Rail Transit Bishan-Tongliang Line, with testing and commissioning underway. It is expected to go into operation by the end of this year and plans to achieve full interoperable automatic operation with Line 27 by 2026. UCI is actively researching the next-generation cloud-based signaling system to achieve centralized signal control, aiming to enable city-wide interoperable operations of the cloud, lines and networks.

The integrated solution for low-capacity investment, construction and operation combines the robust resources and qualifications of BUCG and UCD. It also includes a new-generation intelligent rapid rail transit (RRT) currently under development by UCI. Now, it is tracking three tourism rail transit projects with the expectation to implement complete technical equipment by 2025 and establish a demonstration project for integrating low-capacity investment, construction and operation.

At the exhibition on the morning of June 13, UCI unveiled its self-developed next-generation AFC system. Highlighted for its compact and lightweight design, stability and reliability, and high efficiency with energy savings, the system garnered widespread attention, further showcasing UCI’s strength in technological innovation.

Additionally, UCI showcased innovative businesses in other sectors such as machine vision, emergency command, and computing services, demonstrating its technological prowess and innovation across multiple fields.