Alstom has signed a contract with CZ Loko for the supply of 50 Onvia Cab ETCS onboard units over the next two years.
The contract, valued at 9 million EUR, marks a continuation of cooperation between the two companies. Installation of the onboard units is set to begin in March 2025.
The Onvia Cab units will be retrofitted into MUV 75 maintenance vehicles, which CZ Loko will deliver to the Railway Administration (Správa železnič) in the Czech Republic. These installations will support railway safety and ensure compliance with current security requirements.
Dan Kurucz, Managing Director of Alstom Czech Republic:The contract is a continuation of our long-term cooperation with CZ Loko and at the same time confirms our position as a leader in the installation of ETCS on-board units. Currently, Alstom solutions account for over 80% of ETCS onboard unit installations in the Czech Republic. With tens of thousands of installations, Onvia Cab solutions are proven, reliable and very flexible.
Onvia Cab is an onboard European Train Control System (ETCS) unit developed by Alstom. It is compatible with both new and existing rolling stock and aligns with the latest TSI 2023 Baseline 3 standards. The system supports interoperability and compliance across various railway networks. Alstom has supplied 70% of ERTMS-equipped trains in Europe, with more than 25,000 Onvia Cab units in operation across over 200 vehicle types.
In the Czech Republic, the exclusive operation of the European Train Control System commenced in January 2025. The system currently monitors 622 kilometres of main railway lines, providing high operational availability. Alstom is the largest supplier of onboard ETCS units in the country.
