A UTE consortium consisting of both Hitachi Rail and Sistem has been awarded a contract to install signalling and traffic management systems and equipment on the second section of the Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line (HSL) covering Talayuela–Plasencia.
The 126.5 million EUR contract includes the installation of signalling technology such as interlockings, train protection systems, fixed telecommunications and ERTMS Level 2 signalling and train control system along the 70km section of track.
In addition to providing all subsequent maintenance of deployed equipment for 48 months, the consortium will also implement a Centralised Traffic Control (CTC) system, enabling remote and real-time management of all these elements.
The installation of the European Train Protection System ERTMS Level 2 utilises Hitachi Rail’s own technology as the main operational base.
Carlos Mezquita, General Manager of Hitachi Rail Spain, Turkey, and Greece, said:This contract reinforces our commitment to contributing to the development of Spain’s high-speed rail network with our cutting-edge digital technologies. With over 30 years of experience across the Spanish high-speed rail network, we’re helping connect regions and drive progress toward more efficient and sustainable transportation across the country.
