SAMIRA2.0
SAMIRA2.0 is the research project behind the SAMIRA shunting assistance system. It is funded under the federal programme “The Future of Rail Freight Transport” of the Federal Ministry of Transport and runs until May 2027.
News
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Thank you for visiting us at InnoTrans 2026
From September 22 to 25, 2026, SAMIRA2.0 celebrated its world premiere at InnoTrans in Berlin. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited us at the ENSYTEC stand and the Smart Rail Connectivity Campus (SRCC) stand – for the many inspiring conversations, the great interest in SAMIRA2.0 and the valuable feedback.
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Project results presented live in Schwarzenberg
On 17 September 2026, the project team presented the results of SAMIRA2.0 at the railway museum of the Sächsische Eisenbahnfreunde e.V. in Schwarzenberg (Ore Mountains) and demonstrated the system live. Many thanks to everyone who attended for their visit and the lively exchange.
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First stakeholder workshop well received
The first stakeholder workshop for the SAMIRA2.0 project was held as an online event on May 23, 2025. The project as a whole and its current development status were presented to interested specialist participants. The presentation from the event is available for download below.
After an overview of the entire project progress, the individual components were explained, such as the portable SAMIRA mobil multi-sensor module and the SAMIRAhmi display unit for train drivers. Next, the environment and collision detection, position and attitude determination, and the mode of operation and interaction of the individual sensors were explained. These sensors include the laser scanner, RADAR sensor, and satellite navigation unit. Another technical focus was on data transmission via the 5G mobile network.
This was followed by questions about technical details, as well as an open discussion about the various applications of the overall SAMIRA system. The current concept is particularly strong when it comes to moving longer shunting units, e.g. on port railroads or for material transport on industrial railroads. However, the current method is less suitable for shunting applications involving frequent wagon movement or train formations.
Overall, the specialist audience received the SAMIRA concept very well, and the exchange with experts in the field will definitely continue.
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About the project
- Funding reference
- BMDV 53T23001IK
- Duration
- until May 2027
- Predecessor project
- SAMIRA1 (2019–2023)
The entire project team would like to expressly thank the German Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt EBA) and the German Centre for Rail Transport Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Schienenverkehrsforschung DZSF) for the approval of the project and the funding received for the SAMIRA2.0 research project. Without this support, the project could not be realized. Funding reference: BMDV 53T23001IK.
Let’s talk about taking the first step together.
Would you like to use SAMIRA in your shunting operations or develop it further together? We look forward to hearing from you.
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