DAEATI Co., Ltd. is a leading Korean company specializing in railway signal communication devices and railway signal software development, contributing to the advancement of domestic railway transportation systems through localization of railway signal control systems and application of advanced technologies. The company is responsible for the construction and maintenance of railway control systems based on its proprietary Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) technology, and is striving to become a global technology leader through the development of the Korean Train Control System (KTCS). It focuses on continuous research and development with the goal of realizing safe, fast, and comfortable transportation systems in the railway, road traffic, and simulation sectors. DAEATI holds a unique position in the domestic railway signaling sector, possessing the capability to provide total solutions across high-speed and urban railway systems.DAEATICo.,Ltd.isaleadingKoreancompanyspecializinginrailwaysignalcommunicationdevicesandrailwaysignalsoftwaredevelopment,contributingtotheadvancementofdomesticrailwaytransportationsystemsthroughlocalizationofrailwaysignalcontrolsystemsandapplicationofadvancedtechnologies.ThecompanyisresponsiblefortheconstructionandmaintenanceofrailwaycontrolsystemsbasedonitsproprietaryCentralizedTrafficControl(CTC)technology,andisstrivingtobecomeaglobaltechnologyleaderthroughthedevelopmentoftheKoreanTrainControlSystem(KTCS).Itfocusesoncontinuousresearchanddevelopmentwiththegoalofrealizingsafe,fast,andcomfortabletransportationsystemsintherailway,roadtraffic,andsimulationsectors.DAEATIholdsauniquepositioninthedomesticrailwaysignalingsector,possessingthecapabilitytoprovidetotalsolutionsacrosshigh-speedandurbanrailwaysystems.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) System is a core control system successfully localized with proprietary technology, integrating and controlling national railway networks. The Korean Train Control System (KTCS-2) is the world's first 4th generation wireless communication (LTE-R) based real-time train control system, compliant with European standard ETCS L2 and certified with SIL4 for high safety. The Korean Urban Train Control System (KTCS-M) is a Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system based on the international standard IEEE1474, contributing to solving interoperability issues in urban railway signaling systems.CentralizedTrafficControl(CTC)Systemisacorecontrolsystemsuccessfullylocalizedwithproprietarytechnology,integratingandcontrollingnationalrailwaynetworks.TheKoreanTrainControlSystem(KTCS-2)istheworld'sfirst4thgenerationwirelesscommunication(LTE-R)basedreal-timetraincontrolsystem,compliantwithEuropeanstandardETCSL2andcertifiedwithSIL4forhighsafety.TheKoreanUrbanTrainControlSystem(KTCS-M)isaCommunicationsBasedTrainControl(CBTC)systembasedontheinternationalstandardIEEE1474,contributingtosolvinginteroperabilityissuesinurbanrailwaysignalingsystems.
Electronic Interlocking System (EIS) is a key ground signaling system for ensuring train safety and setting routes within station areas, with IP-based EIS developed for high-speed line applications. The Electronic Level Crossing Control Device integrates and controls barrier, alarm, and operational status information at railway level crossings, incorporating a fail-safe principle for enhanced safety in case of malfunction. Radio Block Center (RBC), Block Information Transmission Unit (BITU), and Key Management Center (KMC) are essential components of the KTCS-2 system, crucial for train interval control and secure wireless data transmission.ElectronicInterlockingSystem(EIS)isakeygroundsignalingsystemforensuringtrainsafetyandsettingrouteswithinstationareas,withIP-basedEISdevelopedforhigh-speedlineapplications.TheElectronicLevelCrossingControlDeviceintegratesandcontrolsbarrier,alarm,andoperationalstatusinformationatrailwaylevelcrossings,incorporatingafail-safeprincipleforenhancedsafetyincaseofmalfunction.RadioBlockCenter(RBC),BlockInformationTransmissionUnit(BITU),andKeyManagementCenter(KMC)areessentialcomponentsoftheKTCS-2system,crucialfortrainintervalcontrolandsecurewirelessdatatransmission.
Railway Integrated Wireless Network (LTE-R) is based on LTE mobile broadband communication standard technology, providing digital IP communication between ground control systems and on-board control systems, enhancing safety and efficiency. The Next-Generation Railway Traffic Control System utilizes 4th industrial technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop smart control systems that improve train operation management efficiency and ensure safe control. Driver and Controller Licensing and Training Equipment, along with comprehensive railway training equipment, are specialized educational training systems utilizing modeling and simulation technologies.RailwayIntegratedWirelessNetwork(LTE-R)isbasedonLTEmobilebroadbandcommunicationstandardtechnology,providingdigitalIPcommunicationbetweengroundcontrolsystemsandon-boardcontrolsystems,enhancingsafetyandefficiency.TheNext-GenerationRailwayTrafficControlSystemutilizes4thindustrialtechnologiessuchasbigdataandartificialintelligence(AI)todevelopsmartcontrolsystemsthatimprovetrainoperationmanagementefficiencyandensuresafecontrol.DriverandControllerLicensingandTrainingEquipment,alongwithcomprehensiverailwaytrainingequipment,arespecializededucationaltrainingsystemsutilizingmodelingandsimulationtechnologies.
AI-based IoT Safety Management System is an advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solution for railway safety, demonstrating capabilities in preparing for future technologies like predictive maintenance and autonomous trains. Quantum Cryptography Communication Technology applied to railway communication security enhances the security of high-speed railway control systems and internal railway control communication systems. The 3D Station Monitoring System is an object-editing based 3D integrated station editing and monitoring system, increasing safety monitoring and management efficiency within railway stations.AI-basedIoTSafetyManagementSystemisanadvancedInformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)solutionforrailwaysafety,demonstratingcapabilitiesinpreparingforfuturetechnologieslikepredictivemaintenanceandautonomoustrains.QuantumCryptographyCommunicationTechnologyappliedtorailwaycommunicationsecurityenhancesthesecurityofhigh-speedrailwaycontrolsystemsandinternalrailwaycontrolcommunicationsystems.The3DStationMonitoringSystemisanobject-editingbased3Dintegratedstationeditingandmonitoringsystem,increasingsafetymonitoringandmanagementefficiencywithinrailwaystations.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Leading capability in localizing imported railway signaling systems, demonstrated by the successful independent development and localization of core technologies such as Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) and KTCS-2, significantly contributing to the self-reliance of domestic railway technology. This strength enhances maintainability and allows for customized software solutions tailored to customer requirements.Leadingcapabilityinlocalizingimportedrailwaysignalingsystems,demonstratedbythesuccessfulindependentdevelopmentandlocalizationofcoretechnologiessuchasCentralizedTrafficControl(CTC)andKTCS-2,significantlycontributingtotheself-relianceofdomesticrailwaytechnology.Thisstrengthenhancesmaintainabilityandallowsforcustomizedsoftwaresolutionstailoredtocustomerrequirements.
Possession of comprehensive solution provision capabilities across railway signaling, train control, traffic management, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and modeling & simulation for the entire railway transportation system. The ability to independently design and manufacture end-to-end systems from on-board to ground and control, providing integrated system construction and operational efficiency.Possessionofcomprehensivesolutionprovisioncapabilitiesacrossrailwaysignaling,traincontrol,trafficmanagement,InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT),andmodeling&simulationfortheentirerailwaytransportationsystem.Theabilitytoindependentlydesignandmanufactureend-to-endsystemsfromon-boardtogroundandcontrol,providingintegratedsystemconstructionandoperationalefficiency.
Application of cutting-edge technologies, including the development of the world's first LTE-R based KTCS-2 system and the establishment of AI, big data, and cloud-based next-generation control systems, actively integrating 4th industrial revolution technologies into the railway sector. This secures future expandability to advanced railway systems such as ETCS L3, 5G-FRMCS, and fully autonomous (GoA4) operations.Applicationofcutting-edgetechnologies,includingthedevelopmentoftheworld'sfirstLTE-RbasedKTCS-2systemandtheestablishmentofAI,bigdata,andcloud-basednext-generationcontrolsystems,activelyintegrating4thindustrialrevolutiontechnologiesintotherailwaysector.ThissecuresfutureexpandabilitytoadvancedrailwaysystemssuchasETCSL3,5G-FRMCS,andfullyautonomous(GoA4)operations.
High levels of safety and reliability, evidenced by the acquisition of the highest Safety Integrity Level (SIL4) certification for its products and successful facility verification tests in accordance with the Railway Safety Act. Product designs incorporating fail-safe principles for level crossing control devices maximize operational stability.Highlevelsofsafetyandreliability,evidencedbytheacquisitionofthehighestSafetyIntegrityLevel(SIL4)certificationforitsproductsandsuccessfulfacilityverificationtestsinaccordancewiththeRailwaySafetyAct.Productdesignsincorporatingfail-safeprinciplesforlevelcrossingcontroldevicesmaximizeoperationalstability.
Extensive domestic and international project references, including successful bids and execution of major railway projects such as the Guro Railway Traffic Control Center, the 2nd Railway Traffic Control Center, GTX C Line, Seoul Subway Line 5, and Wiryeseon Tram. Successful entry into overseas markets including Egypt, Indonesia, and the Philippines, strengthening global competitiveness and expanding international sales.Extensivedomesticandinternationalprojectreferences,includingsuccessfulbidsandexecutionofmajorrailwayprojectssuchastheGuroRailwayTrafficControlCenter,the2ndRailwayTrafficControlCenter,GTXCLine,SeoulSubwayLine5,andWiryeseonTram.SuccessfulentryintooverseasmarketsincludingEgypt,Indonesia,andthePhilippines,strengtheningglobalcompetitivenessandexpandinginternationalsales.
Consistent investment in research and development, reflected in a high R&D expenditure ratio relative to sales and the cultivation of core technologies and talent through a specialized research personnel system. The operation of an employee invention compensation system motivates researchers for patent applications, establishing a foundation for continuous technological innovation.Consistentinvestmentinresearchanddevelopment,reflectedinahighR&Dexpenditureratiorelativetosalesandthecultivationofcoretechnologiesandtalentthroughaspecializedresearchpersonnelsystem.Theoperationofanemployeeinventioncompensationsystemmotivatesresearchersforpatentapplications,establishingafoundationforcontinuoustechnologicalinnovation.
Target IndustrieTargetIndustrie
Railway Industry: Construction of control and operation systems for all types of railways, including high-speed rail, general rail, urban rail, metropolitan rail, and trams. Supply of core signal control systems for railway infrastructure construction and improvement projects.RailwayIndustry:Constructionofcontrolandoperationsystemsforalltypesofrailways,includinghigh-speedrail,generalrail,urbanrail,metropolitanrail,andtrams.Supplyofcoresignalcontrolsystemsforrailwayinfrastructureconstructionandimprovementprojects.
Road Traffic Industry: Provision of safety equipment control and management systems for railway-road crossings.RoadTrafficIndustry:Provisionofsafetyequipmentcontrolandmanagementsystemsforrailway-roadcrossings.
Simulation and Training Industry: Development and supply of simulation equipment for licensing exams and training of railway operating personnel such as drivers and controllers.SimulationandTrainingIndustry:Developmentandsupplyofsimulationequipmentforlicensingexamsandtrainingofrailwayoperatingpersonnelsuchasdriversandcontrollers.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry: Establishment of railway integrated wireless networks (LTE-R) and broadband networks, and implementation of AI-based IoT safety management systems for digital transformation and smartification in the railway sector.InformationandCommunicationTechnology(ICT)Industry:Establishmentofrailwayintegratedwirelessnetworks(LTE-R)andbroadbandnetworks,andimplementationofAI-basedIoTsafetymanagementsystemsfordigitaltransformationandsmartificationintherailwaysector.
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
Egypt: Awarded the railway signaling system modernization project.Egypt:Awardedtherailwaysignalingsystemmodernizationproject.
Indonesia: Awarded the Jakarta LRT 1B signaling system project., Philippines: Awarded the Manila MRT-7 signaling system project., Mongolia: Pilot project for integrated railway safety control system.Indonesia:AwardedtheJakartaLRT1Bsignalingsystemproject.,Philippines:AwardedtheManilaMRT-7signalingsystemproject.,Mongolia:Pilotprojectforintegratedrailwaysafetycontrolsystem.
Certifications/PatentsCertifications/Patents
Safety Integrity Level (SIL4) Certification: Achieved the highest safety integrity level for Korean Train Control Systems (KTCS-1, KTCS-2).SafetyIntegrityLevel(SIL4)Certification:AchievedthehighestsafetyintegritylevelforKoreanTrainControlSystems(KTCS-1,KTCS-2).
Quality Management and Environmental Management Systems: Operates quality and environmental management systems compliant with international standards.QualityManagementandEnvironmentalManagementSystems:Operatesqualityandenvironmentalmanagementsystemscompliantwithinternationalstandards.
73 registered patents (as of May 27, 2025): Securing intellectual property rights for core algorithms and device designs across all areas of train control and traffic management. As of December 31, 2024, holds a total of 61 registered patents.73registeredpatents(asofMay27,2025):Securingintellectualpropertyrightsforcorealgorithmsanddevicedesignsacrossallareasoftraincontrolandtrafficmanagement.AsofDecember31,2024,holdsatotalof61registeredpatents.
Key patent areas include systems and methods for limiting RBC movement authority by obstacle detection devices, devices and methods for calculating movement authority using linking information during KTCS-2 RBC handover, and systems and methods for generating movement authority using virtual blocks. Also, safety management systems for hydrogen infrastructure construction within railway sites and methods using them, electronic interlocking devices and methods for mixed train operation of Korean wireless communication-based train control systems, and integrated safety communication devices and methods for train control systems. Other patents cover variable information output devices, methods, and systems for mixed operation of train control systems, tunnel alarm systems, integrated encryption key management devices and methods for train control systems, NFT-based DTS remote upgrade systems and their operation methods applying quantum cryptography communication technology, internal communication systems and their operation methods for railway control applying quantum cryptography communication technology, LTE-R based integrated railway information monitoring systems and methods applying cloud platforms, and LTE-R based multi-shutter control systems and methods.KeypatentareasincludesystemsandmethodsforlimitingRBCmovementauthoritybyobstacledetectiondevices,devicesandmethodsforcalculatingmovementauthorityusinglinkinginformationduringKTCS-2RBChandover,andsystemsandmethodsforgeneratingmovementauthorityusingvirtualblocks.Also,safetymanagementsystemsforhydrogeninfrastructureconstructionwithinrailwaysitesandmethodsusingthem,electronicinterlockingdevicesandmethodsformixedtrainoperationofKoreanwirelesscommunication-basedtraincontrolsystems,andintegratedsafetycommunicationdevicesandmethodsfortraincontrolsystems.Otherpatentscovervariableinformationoutputdevices,methods,andsystemsformixedoperationoftraincontrolsystems,tunnelalarmsystems,integratedencryptionkeymanagementdevicesandmethodsfortraincontrolsystems,NFT-basedDTSremoteupgradesystemsandtheiroperationmethodsapplyingquantumcryptographycommunicationtechnology,internalcommunicationsystemsandtheiroperationmethodsforrailwaycontrolapplyingquantumcryptographycommunicationtechnology,LTE-Rbasedintegratedrailwayinformationmonitoringsystemsandmethodsapplyingcloudplatforms,andLTE-Rbasedmulti-shuttercontrolsystemsandmethods.