Thales axle counter solutions capable of managing almost any train detection application.
Versatile, Safe, Secure & Reliable in operation
Thales Axle Counter Systems combine the experience of axle counter dedication since 1965 with the latest technology for safe, secure, reliable and cost-efficient train detection.

Robust wheel detection
Wheel detection cannot be disturbed or falsified by
» neither coins, keys, safety boots nor other metal objects
» axle oscillation and small wheel flanges
» axle oscillation and small wheel flanges

Proven
» more than 150,000 wheel sensors in SIL4 application in main line and urban rail

Easy track maintenance
» top mark clearance for the wheel sensor
» wheel sensor mounting over the sleeper
» tamping and grinding over mounted wheel sensor
» wheel sensor mounting over the sleeper
» tamping and grinding over mounted wheel sensor

Unique features

Versatile
Due to the modular architecture, Thales axle counters integrate seamlessly into any signalling system architecture, no matter if centralised or decentralised.
» Successful cases for any application:
main line
urban rail
mixed gauge tracks
main line
urban rail
mixed gauge tracks

Training
Know-how transfer scalable to any investment policy.
Thales University trains:
» engineering staff as well as ,
» installation and maintenance staff,
» subject matter experts and trainers
for any Thales axle counter systems know-how transfer.
»Training offered over decades, allowing staff termination without knowledge being lost.
» engineering staff as well as ,
» installation and maintenance staff,
» subject matter experts and trainers
for any Thales axle counter systems know-how transfer.
»Training offered over decades, allowing staff termination without knowledge being lost.

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