Case Study: GE Transportation


GE Transportation utilized Concurrent Real-Time’s RedHawk Linux and NightStar tools to achieve deterministic control, streamlined debugging, and improved system reliability across its locomotive control systems.


GE Transportation designs advanced locomotive and rail control systems that demand precise timing, fault tolerance, and uninterrupted operation. To meet these real-time performance requirements, GE partnered with Concurrent Real-Time to deploy RedHawk Linux and NightStar debugging tools as the foundation for their control and simulation environments.

The solution provided:

  • A deterministic operating system capable of meeting strict real-time deadlines.
  • Advanced analysis and debugging tools to monitor and optimize performance.
  • A scalable software environment supporting both development and production.

Through Concurrent Real-Time’s technology, GE Transportation enhanced the safety, reliability, and efficiency of its rail systems enabling continuous innovation in modern locomotive control.

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