With our new office in the industrial park of the former Reichsbahn repair facility (RAW Chemnitz), we’re moving even closer to our core focus rail . The site not only offers us a historic industrial backdrop but also the perfect setting to strategically develop our portfolio and expand our position in the rail industry.

For our team, too, the move represents an important step: a modern, open, and pleasant work environment creates space for collaboration, creativity, and shared growth.

Our new address:

CE cideon engineering GmbH & Co. KG
RAW Campus – Building 70-2, Emilienstraße 45, 09131 Chemnitz

We look forward to continuing to thrive at our new location together with our partners, customers, and colleagues.

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An innovative heating concept that contributes to sustainable infrastructure

As part of his thesis, Justin developed a forward-looking heating concept that intelligently combines renewable energy, seasonal storage, and energy-efficient technologies. The solution is not only suitable for our new factory building but can also be adapted to other industrial buildings, thereby offering real added value for sustainable infrastructure projects in the rail and industrial sectors.

We warmly congratulate Justin on his successful graduation and are very pleased that he will be staying with us as a permanent team member. With his curiosity, dedication, and eye for sustainable solutions, he enriches our team. We look forward to our next projects together.

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Following the fire at the Deutsche Bahn signal box in Gerwisch in September 2025, reconstruction is proceeding under enormous time pressure. In addition to building a new signal box, the entire signaling system is being replaced—a technically challenging and unplanned undertaking.

CE cideon engineering is stepping up to the plate: Together with Deutsche Bahn, we are supporting the ongoing construction of the new Gerwisch electronic signal box so that the line can be fully operational again as soon as possible.

With the establishment of our Technical Infrastructure Department, we are strategically expanding our expertise in the field of rail infrastructure and laying the groundwork for future projects. Our relatively new unit consists of experienced specialists who have decades of industry experience and a deep understanding of the systems—exactly the kind of expertise that is crucial in exceptional situations like this one.

A strong signal of resilience, innovation, and responsibility in the rail sector.

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We’re kicking off 2026 with plenty of energy and are pleased to announce that our colleague Tilo Mey will be attending the 16th VPI Symposium hosted by the Association of Freight Car Owners in Germany e.V. (VPI) in Hamburg on January 13.

The VPI Symposium is one of the most important industry gatherings in the rail freight sector in Germany. The event offers valuable insights into current transportation policy issues, the Digital Automatic Coupling (DAK) system, and the key challenges facing the future of rail freight transport.

For us at CE cideon engineering, engaging with experts from the worlds of politics, logistics, and industry is particularly exciting. Only by connecting the various stakeholders can we work together to develop innovative solutions and shape the mobility of tomorrow. Digital technologies, automation solutions, and smart connectivity play a crucial role in rail freight transport.

We look forward to the discussions on digitalization in rail freight transport, new innovations in railcar technology, and the practical implementation of the Digital Automatic Coupler, which enhances efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the transportation sector.

For more information about the event, click here: VPI Symposium 2026

We look forward to a successful, innovative, and interconnected 2026—and to many exciting new ideas from the industry!

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Railway Technical Infrastructure

Whether it’s rolling stock or infrastructure—we take a holistic approach to rail. And we’ve been doing so for over 30 years.

As part of our growth, we have also been active in the Rhine-Main region since 2025. Together with our partner, ARISTHODOS, we are now represented in Wiesbaden, the capital of Hesse.

Starting immediately, our experienced project managers in the field of traction power, as well as proven experts in telecommunications (TK) and control and safety technology (LST)—who are certified as EBA examination experts and authorized to submit construction plans in accordance with VV BAU-STE—are available to assist you competently and reliably.

What does this mean for you?

Regional presence in the Rhine-Main area
Comprehensive implementation of complex infrastructure projects
Sustainable, future-oriented solutions for rail transportation

Are you planning a project in the field of rail infrastructure?

Please contact us—we look forward to hearing from you or meeting you in person in Wiesbaden.

For some time now, cideon engineering has been actively involved in the standardization work of CEN/TC 256/SC 2/WG 02/SG.

On behalf of the VPI, we are undertaking the revision of EN 12663 (Strength of Rail Vehicles)—specifically Part 2, which covers freight cars. The goal is to reunite this part with Part 1 in the future.

Together with GATX, Deutsche Bahn, Onrail, and VTG, we lead the German mirror group and develop requirements for future freight cars.

The goal here is not to reinvent everything, but rather:
to replace requirements that are no longer up to date
to close existing gaps (e.g., tank cars and auto transport cars)
retaining what has been proven effective
allowing both calculations and tests

It is an exciting and responsible job that always requires a willingness to compromise.

We would like to thank Oliver Behrens (GATX) and Detlef K. (OnRail) for their support, as well as our colleagues Thomas Labedzki and Tilo Mey for their dedication to this project.

We at CE Cideon Engineering are very pleased with the promising start to our collaboration with Locomotoras San Luis (LSL) in San Luís Potosí, Mexico. As a leading manufacturer of freight locomotives in Mexico, our team is supporting LSL in the areas of project management and engineering services. We have already been able to contribute our expertise at this early stage. Our experienced design engineers are also overseeing the design process and manufacturing with the goal of providing valuable input through early-stage expertise.

This first step in our partnership with LSL underscores our commitment to developing customized solutions for the rail vehicle industry. We are confident that our interdisciplinary teams can make a valuable contribution, and we look forward to a successful, long-term collaboration with Locomotoras San Luis to jointly design innovative solutions for Mexico’s freight transport sector.