Medha to roll out QNX-based CBTC systems across metro and monorail projects, boosting safety and automation in India’s urban rail network
QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, announced that its technology has been chosen by Medha Servo Drives Pvt. Ltd. Medha, a leading provider of rail automation and control technologies, will use QNX software as the foundation for a new railway protection system. The system will be deployed across multiple metro and monorail projects throughout India.
CBTC at the Core of Deployment
At the heart of this initiative is Medha’s advanced Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) solution. Powered by the QNX® OS for Safety, it ensures precise, real-time control of train operations. The system is designed for integration into diverse urban transit environments, supporting safe, efficient, and automated train movement.
Enhancing Passenger Experience
Medha’s CBTC system enables continuous communication and sophisticated automation. It coordinates train movements, optimizes headways, and reduces delays. This results in improved operational efficiency and a smoother, safer passenger experience for millions of commuters.
Meeting Global Safety Standards
The deployment is designed to meet the stringent EN50128 SIL 4 certification, the highest safety integrity level for railway signaling. To achieve this, Medha’s CBTC uses the QNX OS for Safety, which is pre-certified to IEC 61508 SIL3. This integration ensures international compliance while providing the fault tolerance and reliability needed for modern rail infrastructure.
Voices from QNX and Medha
“We are proud to support Medha in delivering a next-generation CBTC solution for India’s rapidly evolving urban transit landscape,” said Dhiraj Handa, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Asia-Pacific at QNX. “Our software is built to meet the highest safety and reliability standards, and we’re excited to see it shaping the future of public transportation across the country.”
Arunachalam Agastian, General Manager – Signalling at Medha Servo Drives, added: “Our collaboration with QNX marks a significant step forward in modernizing India’s transit infrastructure. With QNX’s proven software foundation, we’re not just meeting safety and reliability benchmarks—we’re setting new standards for automation and control. This deployment will help deliver a smarter, safer, and more efficient travel experience.”
Global Proven Track Record
QNX OS for Safety has already been deployed in rail systems worldwide. In South Korea, it powers KORAIL Metro’s unmanned train control system developed by sTraffic. In Portugal, Critical Software selected QNX to support a safety-critical railway protection system for the national network. These projects highlight QNX’s reputation as a trusted provider of high-assurance software for global rail infrastructure.