Polish company Newag has announced its strategy for an open license on the Impuls train management software, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Impuls Train Management Software Open License

According to the information, carriers will receive a free license for this software, as well as the right to sublicense.

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This move aims to restore the software configuration to the state that was current at the time of purchasing the rolling stock.

Newag’s decision is explained by concerns about the security of trains after third-party interference with their management systems in 2022.

During that period, the manufacturer was suspected of deliberately causing failures in the Impuls onboard systems to secure repair orders.

These accusations led to a series of incidents where trains of this series malfunctioned after servicing by third-party companies or reaching 1 million kilometers of mileage.

Despite the accusations, Newag denies deliberate programming of failures and intends to defend itself in court.

Currently, Polish antitrust and law enforcement agencies, as well as a parliamentary committee, are working on the case.

This open license initiative is a step towards restoring trust in the company’s products and supporting the safety of railway transport in Poland.

Photo: Koleje Dolnoslaskie

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