Ansaldo STS (Union Switch & Signal) has developed the Train Protection Warning System on the Chennai - Gummudipundi line in the Southern Railway sector of the Indian Railways.

Ansaldo STS Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific Region Lyle Jackson said the importance of efficient, reliable railway infrastructure in the day-to-day business of countries worldwide was forcing major technologically driven change in the rail industry. "The implementation of the Train Protection Warning System by Indian Railways reflects its commitment to improving the operational safety of India's rail network and demonstrates the confidence that Indian Railways has in Ansaldo STS."

"It is a privilege to contribute to the modernisation, safety and capacity improvement programs being implemented by Indian Railways to ensure the long term sustainability of this vital infrastructure; and Ansaldo STS is proud to again set the technology standard for India's rail market."

"The technological alliance established with Indian Railways, together with the strong local commitment of Ansaldo STS in India over more than a decade, has been vital to our success," he added. "Ansaldo STS will continue to work with Indian Railways as it plans and implements new technologies, safety enhancements, and expands capacity utilisation in metro and open line railways."

The Train Protection Warning System helps drivers prepare for unexpected changes in conditions, calculate the correct speed, and are prevented from accidentally passing a red signal.