Bringing autonomy on track
Futurail develops the leading safety-certified stack for autonomous trains.
Our technology retrofits existing fleets and integrates into new vehicle developments.
We develop the technology to make self-driving trains a reality
Futurail is a leading technology startup and autonomy powerhouse based in Strasbourg and Munich. We power the future of autonomous travel on rail with our holistic autonomy stack for self-driving trains. Together with our customers we empower the industry to bring this superior experience to the passenger.
Our mission is to make trains even more attractive by offering frequent, reliable, cost-effective and low-carbon transportation, contributing to the broader goal of transitioning from road to rail. Founded by a team with extensive expertise in autonomous driving and rail, we are committed to shaping the future of rail transportation.
Welcome to the future of rail. Welcome to FUTURAIL.
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Our products and services are designed for seamless autonomy integration, with safety at the core
We are developing a fully autonomous train solution that meets the highest safety and certification standards. Our certification pathway follows a structured approach, progressively increasing the complexity of the operating environment to ensure compliance at every stage.
Full autonomy software stack for full autonomous train operations including long-range obstacle detection, precise localization and train control modules.
Detect
Up to 400m
Up to 160km/h
All weather
Localize
Up to 10 cm accuracy
Control
Speed control & emergency braking
Remote train operations
Selection, design, and mechanical integration of autonomy hardware for new vehicles or retrofits of existing trains, delivering a comprehensive suite of sensors and computing units tailored for assisted or fully autonomous operations. Additionally, we provide a complete hardware enclosure optimized for efficient data collection and testing.
EN50155 Certified multi-sensor system
Data storage
We deliver autonomy excellence for every use case
At Futurail, we understand that every customer has unique requirements when it comes to deploying innovative rail solutions. That's why we offer flexible deployment strategies tailored specifically to our customers, being it freight or passenger operations.
First-Mount Integration with OEMs
For newly built rolling stock, we provide seamless first-mount integration with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). This ensures that our technology is fully incorporated into the design and manufacturing process, delivering optimal performance from day one.
Retrofit Deployment for Existing Fleets
For train operators and infrastructure managers looking to enhance their current fleet, we offer retrofit deployment solutions. Our team works closely with you to upgrade and integrate our cutting-edge technology into your existing trains, improving efficiency and performance without the need for a complete overhaul.
Our leadership team brings decades of experience in autonomy to the rail industry
Alex Haag
Co-Founder and CEO
Serial entrepreneur and autonomy pioneer
Dr. Patrick Dendorfer
Co-Founder and CTO
AI and computer vision expert
Maximilian Schöffer
Co-Founder and CCO
Mobility & strategy expert
OUR ADVISORS
Ben Whately
Serial Entrepreneur
Dr. Francesco Ferroni
Principal Machine Learning Scientist
Thomas Bruel
Rail Expert
Dr. Vincent Aravantinos
Autonomy Safety Engineer
Analysing Railway Accidents: A Statistical Approach to Evaluating Human Performance in Obstacle Detection
O. Lahneche¹, A. Haag², P. Dendorfer², V. Aravantinos², M. Guilbert², M. Sallak¹
¹Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France; ²Research and Development at Futurail
Join our team and shape the next generation of travel
Safety Engineering Lead (f/d/m)
Munich・Lyon
Machine Learning Engineer (f/d/m)
Munich・Lyon
Senior Software Engineer (f/d/m)
Munich・Lyon
Software Engineer (f/d/m)
Munich・Lyon
Software Engineering Intern (f/d/m)
Munich
Working Student (f/d/m)
Munich
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Apr 3, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
Futurail joins Munich's Startup Hub WERK1
Jan 10, 2025
Futurail featured in Tech.eu, a leading publication
Dec 13, 2024
Safety-Critical Systems Club (SCSC) Seminar in Munich
PREVIOUS NEWS
Nov 22, 2024
Futurail was nominated for the CNA Award
Oct 12, 2024
Futurail at the final round of Bits & Pretzels Pitch Competition
Sep 24, 2024
Volker Wissing at our Futurail booth at InnoTrans
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We would love to hear from you.
info@futurail.com
Strasbourg Office
91 Route des Romains
67200 Strasbourg, France
Munich Office
Friedenstraße 6
81671 Munich, Germany