In 2016, DB Railways embarked on an ambitious journey to modernize its network infrastructure for their sprawling 25,000 sq. ft. headquarters. Recognizing the limitations of their existing Cat5a cabling, they sought a solution that could support their growing operational demands. That’s when they partnered with Teknotch, a consultancy known for delivering innovative IT solutions.

The challenge was clear: create a high-speed, reliable network capable of handling critical railway operations—from real-time signaling and passenger information systems to remote monitoring and ticketing services. Teknotch stepped in as a trusted design consultant, ready to guide DB Railways through this transformation. As the design consultant, Teknotch took on several key responsibilities:

• Network Design: Creating detailed network diagrams, defining the scope, and drafting technical specifications tailored to DB Railways’ unique needs.
• Proposal Validation: Evaluating and validating vendor proposals to ensure they met project requirements.
• Vendor and Equipment Selection: Recommending the best vendors, selecting high-performance fiber optic equipment, and ensuring compliance with railway safety standards.
• Support and Implementation Partner Selection: Identifying reliable support services and implementation partners to guarantee a seamless deployment.
• Implementation Guidance: Providing hands-on support during critical phases of the rollout to ensure adherence to the design.

Despite environmental challenges like electromagnetic interference and mechanical stress from the railway environment, Teknotch delivered a future-proof solution. By ensuring redundancy and failover mechanisms, they created a network capable of delivering ten times the data transmission speed with enhanced reliability and lower maintenance costs.

By the end of the project, DB Railways had a cutting-edge network infrastructure and a trusted partner in Teknotch. Together, they turned a technical upgrade into a story of transformation and trust, laying the foundation for future technological advancements.