Rail and Light Rail

Every day, we transform the places and spaces where people live, work, learn and play.

From optimising building performance to improving safety throughout the railway network and its infrastructure, we are here to power your mission, making your goals become reality.

Johnson Controls provides leading building technology and solutions to meet every one of your railway facility's needs and power the outcomes that matter most.

We have a wide range of solutions for the railway industry that create a smarter, safer, more connected and best in class travel experience across the rail infrastructure.

To discuss your Rail or Light Rail solution needs, please use the form at the bottom of this page.

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Otopeni Airport Railway Terminal Case Study

Johnson Controls were selected by Alfred Net design team to respond to the security & safety requirements of the new terminal. Johnson Controls designed an integrated system that combines intrusion detection, physical access control, fire detection and video surveillance & analytics into one unitary solution.

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Enhanced Passenger Experience

With smart systems and technology, our railway services bring together intelligence and actionable insights to improve passenger and operator safety and experience.

We help rail operators ensure every passenger interaction is optimised for a better experience by providing solutions for:

  • Security – Access Control/CCTV 
  • Fire Protection 
  • Public Address / Voice Alarm
  • Customer Information Systems 
  • HVAC 
  • Building Automation & Controls 
  • BMS – JEM/Metasys Systems

Intelligent Security

Our innovative, top-quality security solutions help keep railways safe.

Leveraging the latest technologies allows passengers and employees to stay safe while not disrupting their activities. Solutions include:

  • Video surveillance
  • Incident detection 
  • Railway fatality prevention

Reducing traveller stress while strengthening the entire security process is made possible with:

  • Customer Information Systems and Displays
  • Passenger help points
  • Public address solutions
  • Access Control

The result is a safe travel environment that travellers can trust and enjoy.

Smart Railway

Harness the power of data and technology to create a railway environment at stations, depots, and other rail assets that is smarter, more resilient and delivers a world-class traveller experience.

We bring together a collection of data platforms, applications, core building systems, smart edge devices and ecosystem partners to provide:

  • Centralised access control
  • Intelligent security processes
  • Latest in block chain technology
  • Standards based, secured and resilient network infrastructure
  • Systems integration for terminal optimisation
  • Intelligent incident response through integrated building systems

Rail / Station Retail

Customer demand for travel continues to rise, leaving railway operators working to expand to remain competitive while staying on budget.

Incomes are largely made up of revenue unrelated to travel. Intelligent technologies help capture this income through:

  • Google beacons alerting passengers to retail stores
  • Tenant metering that charges tenants for facilities
  • Tracking apps which encourage passengers to shop and dine
  • Shopper tracking insights for more effective marketing and informed operational decisions.
  • Personalised customer experience through better inventory visibility.

The result is a railway facility that generates significant and consistent revenue.

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“Johnson Controls is helping us build a security capability fit for the 21st century – a security capability that puts our customers first. We’re delighted with the work Johnson Controls has done and are looking forward to building on these foundations as we continually improve our customer service.”

Graham Fisken
ScotRail Project Manager

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Why Johnson Controls?

Johnson Controls provides leading building technology and solutions to meet every need of your railway facilities and power the outcomes that matter most.

We have a wide range of solutions for the railway industry that create a smarter, safer, more connected and best in class travel experience across the rail infrastructure.

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Smarter, Safer and More Sustainable Solutions for the Rail Sector

Johnson Controls provides leading building technology and solutions to meet the needs of your railway facilities and power the outcomes that matter most: safety, comfort, and sustainability.

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Johnson Controls help create smarter, safer and more sustainable solutions

Johnson Controls help create smarter, safer and more sustainable solutions

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The Johnson Controls Difference

Continuous Innovation
We push digital technology forward every day, delivering to customers innovations such as AI-enabled security solutions that ensure optimal system operations.
Depth of Experience
We are world leaders in building technology and solutions, bringing to every project, big and small, proven expertise earned over more than 130 years.
Global Footprint
With a presence in more than 150 countries, we deliver solutions worldwide to ensure you meet your goals, no matter where you operate.
End-to-End Capabilities
We partner with you across your facility’s lifecycle – design, financing, construction, maintenance and management.
Impactful Sustainability
Increased energy efficiency, reduced water usage and a commitment to transparency are just a few of our award-winning sustainability efforts.
Deep Subject Matter Experts
We ensure responsive, proactive communication and technical expertise through our local teams that work passionately to deliver safe, comfortable and intelligent environments.
Advanced Technology and Tools
We use actionable data insights & analytic capability that improves our operational efficiency and ensures timely and effective decision making.
Tailored and Flexible Offerings
We are serving customers in the way they want to be served by offering a comprehensive range of service and maintenance options including tailored PSA agreements to meet priority customer needs as well as on-site, remote and digital services.
Trusted Partner Programs
We amplify our own capabilities by partnering with other industry leaders, working together seamlessly to provide you with even more effective solutions.

Johnson Controls are a trusted leader in each of our solution categories

We have the world’s largest portfolio of intelligent building products, technologies, software and services.

Why you should believe in Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls have extensive experience in delivering customised, integrated solutions for the rail sector backed up by a wide variety of compliance certificates and approvals. Don't just take our word for it... Johnson Controls has a proven track record.

The benefits of working with Johnson Controls include:

  • A successfully proven delivery model for rail project execution
  • Dedicated rail vertical
  • Rail design assistance for SISS
  • RISQS accredited by audit
  • We hold the BSI Kite mark for BIM Stage 2 Project Delivery (ISO 19650-1 and -2)

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Industry and Experience

We combine our deep industry experience with digital innovation and building expertise to power your mission.

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Enhanced Occupant Experience

Johnson Controls employs a wide range of world-beating solutions to satisfy all applications, no matter how complex.

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Johnson Controls As a Service – The future of sustainable building performance

Achieve goals, make strategic financial choices, and oversee the setup, maintenance, and connectivity of your building's infrastructure - all at a predictable monthly cost. We provide uninterrupted assistance, month after month, enabling you to concentrate on your primary operations while enjoying the lasting advantages of collaborating with Johnson Controls.

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