Tunnel Učka

• Centralized tunnel operations across all critical infrastructure systems— lighting, ventilation, power, surveillance, and traffic—within one unified SCADA interface, streamlining operator workflows and improving situational awareness.
• Enabled real-time monitoring and rapid response, helping tunnel operators quickly detect and address faults or emergencies, which significantly enhanced tunnel safety and emergency readiness.
• Increased traffic flow and system reliability through a redundant, high-performance SCADA environment that ensured seamless control, minimized downtime, and met strict European safety and infrastructure standards.

To ensure the safety, efficiency, and operational readiness of the newly constructed second tunnel tube, BINA-Istra required a modern automation software solution capable of monitoring, visualizing, and controlling a wide range of tunnel systems.

The organization’s goal was to centralize operations and provide real-time visibility across all critical infrastructure—including ventilation, lighting, surveillance, traffic management, emergency systems, and power distribution—while ensuring compliance with stringent European safety standards and preparing for future scalability.

To achieve this, BINA-Istra turned to ECCOS-INŽENJERING d.o.o. (ECCOS), a system integrator with deep expertise in automation and security for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Selected as a subcontractor to Bouygues Travaux Publics, the main contractor, ECCOS was tasked with equipping the tunnel with a full suite of integrated systems, including:

• Lighting
• Power
• Traffic control
• Safety and surveillance
• Fire protection
• Signaling
• Ventilation

A long-time partner of Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions, ECCOS chose the GENESIS automation and digitalization platform, confident in its flexibility, advanced capabilities, and ability to scale with evolving operational needs.

While the technical demands of the project were significant, an equally critical objective was to create a functional and intuitive environment for tunnel operators. The addition of a second tunnel tube fundamentally altered the dynamics of tunnel management, requiring not only robust system integration but also a user experience that aligned with the established habits and workflows of personnel familiar with the original system.

This project posed a unique challenge for engineers: delivering a powerful new toolset while preserving operational continuity for the teams who rely on it every day.

To meet these demands, the project team implemented a redundant SCADA environment using GENESIS64 licenses for 50,000 data points—ensuring high system reliability, fast performance, and continuous availability. Because the system’s primary role was control—not just monitoring—it had to operate seamlessly under all conditions.

• GENESIS64™ integrated with the EPSIMAX security application.

EPSIMAX is an advanced integration platform developed by ECCOS for centralized monitoring and management of all physical security and fire protection systems.

The operational management team of Tunnel Učka realized substantial benefits with the integrated GENESIS/EPSIMAX advanced SCADA system. The integration of automation and digitalization technology has led to the following outcomes:

• Unified, centralized control center equipped with 24 large screens for complete visualization and control of all tunnel systems
• Centralized monitoring of a 5,600-meter system that integrates:
  • More than 200 distribution cabinets
  • 8,000 individual devices and components
  • Over 30,000 system signals
• Real-time data collection and display from lighting, ventilation, fire protection, surveillance, and other systems—all within a single environment
• Significantly improved situational awareness, operator efficiency, and response time
• Critical support for traffic control, along with detailed monitoring of power supply systems and timely fault reporting
• Continuous oversight of 3,127 switches, each essential to maintaining safe and reliable tunnel operations
• Full compliance with stringent European tunnel safety and performance standards

These advancements have greatly enhanced Tunnel Učka’s operational capabilities, setting a new benchmark for safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Following the successful deployment of the GENESIS/EPSIMAX platform in the new tunnel tube, plans are now underway to evaluate its implementation in the reconstruction of the original tunnel.

ECCOS continues to collaborate with Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions as a trusted partner on critical infrastructure projects across Croatia. By centralizing and streamlining complex operations through real-time data integration, GENESIS has proven to be an essential tool for large-scale transportation infrastructure—delivering long-term value, scalability, and operational confidence.