Welcome!
> My name is Artur Wolnica
I lead my own consulting company, providing independent consulting services in railway signaling with expertise in advanced signaling systems such as ETCS, and ERTMS.
My professional career spans 13+ years of experience across both managerial and engineering roles.
> As a manager, I have:
– Led internal and external engineering teams within the railway domain
– Collaborated with customers and suppliers across international projects
– Recruited and developed engineering departments to build robust technological centers
– Managed multiple cross-country projects involving ETCS and ERTMS systems
> As an engineer, my experience includes:
– Integration of safety-critical systems
– Verification and validation (V&V)
– Data analysis and laboratory testing
– Testing systems installed on vehicles
COOPERATION
I work with management, engineering teams, and technology companies involved in railway signaling and safety-critical systems.
I support organizations at different stages of railway projects – from requirement analysis through system integration and execution.
> Beyond project consulting:
– MIRSE Member 🏫 — Member of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers.
– Executive MBA 🎓 — Completing an Executive MBA (CEMBA) at SGH Warsaw School of Economics.
– AI Advisory 💻 — I help teams evaluate and integrate AI tools and methodologies into railway signaling work.
– Author 📚 — I write for NewInSignal.com, where “Artur’s Corner" covers implementation and the realities of railway signaling projects. I also publish an series on interoperability, cross-border operation and the barriers slowing European rail integration.
Featured project · Applied AI
Railway Vision
Turning railway video into structured data.
A machine learning prototype I built for railway infrastructure digitalization. It combines object detection, track-area segmentation and tracking to extract structured information from onboard video.
Developed by Artur Wolnica AWR Engineering
Working prototype
WORK
Experience
Founder
AWR Engineering
2022 - currentIn 2022 I set up my consultancy company with an aim of providing services for transportation sector and railway projects that harness modern technology, enriching the lives of millions.
Manager of Train Track Integration Department / Senior ETCS ERTMS Engineer
Alstom / Bombardier Transportation
2013 - 2022By working at international companies my journey comprised variety of roles and responsibilities including • Team leading • Management • Recruitment • Mentoring as well as full spectrum of engineering activities in the area of safety-critical railway systems and • System Integration • System Engineering • Testing • V&V • Data Analysis • Laboratory. I believe that challenges and difficult tasks shape the essence of experience.
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13
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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12
Involvement in projects across 12 countries.
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50
DISTANCE TRAVELLED ON TEST VEHICLES (Thousands KM)
Acquired practical engineering experience
By engaging in international projects I acquired knowledge in multiple engineering domains
ETCS \ ERTMS
Expertise in Automatic Train Protection (ATP) systems, with focus on ETCS (European Train Control System) as part of the ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System). Experience with multiple hardware and software components, system protocols. Integration of National Control Systems (NTC) with signaling system ETCS.
System Engineering, Architecture, Integration
Integration of safety-critical on-board system (ETCS) on the vehicle, configuration of system components, functionalities, implementation of customer's requirements. Defining system architecture, signaling and interfaces.
V&V, Testing, Data Analysis
Carry out broad variety of test campaigns of vehicle systems comprising Train Track Integration (TTI), ESC. laboratory and interoperability tests (IOP) in international test facilities across Europe in Amersfoort, Zurich, Rome, Bologna. Participation in field testing in multiple countries on multiple vehicle types.
Tender, REQUIREMENTS and configuration MANAGEMENT
Analysis of tenders, customer's and national requirements. Handling of system, software, configuration and requirements management.
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Expertise and Services
My expertise spans a wide range of activities within railway transportation,
with a strong focus on signaling and control systems.
System Management
I coordinate system integration activities, including architecture definition, interface management, and requirements alignment, working closely with interdisciplinary teams.
Review of Documentation (national, project, tender)
I review technical documentation, including customer documents, system specifications, and tender documentation, ensuring clarity, consistency, and technical correctness.
Research, Development, AI
I support projects in the development phase by providing technical expertise and advisory services on tools, methods, and product development, including the application of AI in railway projects.
Stakeholder Management, Customer Orientation
I work closely with stakeholders and customers to analyze expectations, clarify and detail system requirements and functionalities, and perform technical evaluations to ensure feasibility and alignment with project goals.
Railway insights - Blog posts
The future of railway technology.
Why national systems stay for decades
ETCS is the standard for new installations. Replacing legacy systems takes much longer.
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Cross-border operation: three preconditions
Technical compatibility, approvals and operating procedures: what trains need to cross borders.
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The 40+ Systems Problem
Why European trains can’t simply cross borders, and how fragmented signalling shapes the network.
Read morePROJECTS
Selected projects illustrating my involvement in railway signaling, ETCS and overall management activities.
Let's connect!
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