Invitation to the "Rail Day" in Aachen West was very well received

The Institute of Transport Sciences (VIA), the Institute for Rail Vehicles and Transport Systems (IFS) and DB Cargo jointly participated in the nationwide action day "Day of the Rail" and invited visitors to Aachen West on 17.09.2022.

The neighborly location enabled visitors to view the offerings of all three participating institutions one after the other in any order.

Guests had the opportunity to learn about the state of research and development and current projects of the participating institutes. Interesting for all generations were the shuttle rides with the newly stationed light railcar LFT/S at the IFS.

At the VIA, it was possible to visit the Eisenbahntechnische Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt (ELVA), where all relevant interlocking designs are functionally linked in real size with a model railroad. Real operating procedures can be recreated with realistic accuracy.

At DB Cargo - also located in the vicinity of the station - two locomotives were available for driver's cab inspection. In addition, a lecture on DB Cargo and a tour of the locomotive management/dispatch office were offered.