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Bosch Tram Kit, Forward Collision Warning System
The Bosch Forward Collision Warning System is part of the Bosch Tram Suite, specializing in driver assistance and collision warning for rail transit. Drawing on Bosch’s more than 10 years of experience in the rail industry and the expertise gained from over 100 million automotive sensors, the system integrates cameras, 4D radar, LiDAR, and intelligent control units to provide all-weather safety assistance solutions for trams and light rail vehicles.
The system complies with railway standards such as VDV191, EN50155, EN45545, and DIN61373. It can be integrated into new vehicles and supports retrofitting of existing ones. It is already in commercial operation in over 30 cities worldwide, with more than 2,000 installations across 13 countries.
Core benefits include:
Reduced driver-related accidents
Lower vehicle downtime and maintenance costs
Improved tram operational availability
Reduced driver operational stress
Support for remote monitoring, OTA updates, and data analytics services
Sensor Configuration
3rd-generation mid-range camera
5th-generation 4D radar
Optional LiDAR
GNSS/Connectivity Module
Ultrasonic Module
Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
Radar Performance Parameters
Horizontal Detection Range: ±60°
Angular Resolution: 0.1°
Object Resolution: 1°
Supports collision warning at speeds up to 45 km/h
Detection range doubled compared to the previous generation
Detection Capabilities
Recognizable targets include:
Cars
Trams
Buses
Trucks
Motorcycles
Bicycles
Pedestrians
Partially Obstructed Targets
Signs and Traffic Signals
System Functional Parameters
Supports CANOpen and Ethernet interfaces
Supports modular expansion
Supports OTA software updates
Supports remote diagnostics and parameter configuration
Supports trajectory prediction and hotspot masking functions
Standard Certifications
EN 50155
EN 50657
EN 50121-3-2
EN 45545
VDV191
The Bosch Forward Assistance Enhanced System is an intelligent driver assistance system designed for trams and light rail vehicles. By integrating cameras, 4D radar, LiDAR, and a high-performance control unit, it enables real-time detection and early warning of obstacles, vehicles, pedestrians, and track contours ahead.
The system operates reliably in complex conditions such as rain, snow, fog, and at night. It supports detection on both straight tracks and curves and can identify:
Track intrusions
Parked vehicles
Trees and obstacles
Pedestrians near the tracks
Close-range intrusion risks
Compared to traditional solutions, this system achieves higher accuracy, longer detection ranges, and more stable performance through multi-sensor fusion, effectively reducing the risk of collisions. Operational data shows that the implementation of this system can reduce tram accident rates by approximately 46%.
The system supports standalone deployment and can also work in conjunction with ATP (Automatic Train Protection). It is suitable for integration into new vehicles and retrofitting of existing ones, serving as a critical safety solution for the future of smart rail transit.
List of Bosch Advance Driver Assistance System deliveries for train
