Project Implementation
Effective project implementation requires a structured approach that balances flexibility with rigorous oversight. At EKE-Electronics, we ensure seamless execution by aligning our processes with industry best practices and tailoring our approach to each project’s specific needs.
Our experienced teams work closely with customers, applying proven methodologies to deliver reliable and high-quality solutions. Whether integrating TCMS and SIL safety functionalities into new fleets or modernising existing systems, we focus on efficiency, transparency, and collaboration to achieve successful outcomes.
What type of projects do Customer Operations manage?
We are responsible for the complete TCMS architecture design, which typically includes safety applications up to SIL 2, software implementation, and commissioning of the first trainset.
Standard EKE-Trainnet® TCMS platform, enabling independent configuration and programming of application software using our development environment powered by CODESYS®
Custom hardware and software development to address specific solutions and applications to solve a particular problem or challenge, meeting requirements specified by the market or the customers.
Project teams
EKE is uniquely positioned to assemble project teams tailored to meet the specific requirements of each customer. Our highly skilled team, based at our headquarters in Espoo, Finland, consists of approximately 100 dedicated professionals with experience in delivering TCMS solutions to over 150 train fleets and to a wide variety of train builders around the world. This wealth of knowledge and expertise ensures exceptional support for every project.
Our project teams range in size from 2 to 20 members, depending on the project’s complexity, scope, and phase. This flexibility allows us to efficiently and effectively deliver solutions for both new fleets and retrofitting existing ones.
Project management methodologies
At EKE, projects are managed using a structured solution delivery process that combines the strengths of both Waterfall (PMP) and Scrum methodologies. Waterfall is employed for planning major milestones and aligning with the customer’s schedule, ensuring clear oversight of project timelines. Scrum is utilised during software design to collaboratively define and develop functionalities with the customer, with final requirement definitions for Verification and Validation of the desired functionality. This hybrid approach has been successfully applied to both safety-critical and basic integrity projects and is fully compliant EN 50126–50129. The project management process is ISO 9001 and IRIS certified.
