Hitachi Rail will provide technical assistance and support for the maintenance of signalling systems along the Sofia–Plovdiv–Svilengrad railway corridor in a new agreement with Alokor EAD.
Under the agreement, Hitachi ensure both the supply and repair of spare parts for the majority of the signalling scope, such as electronic interlockings (IXL), ETCS Level 1, Centralised Traffic Control and field elements for a two year period.
Alokor EAD is the partner and participant in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) that has been signed with the National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC), which aims to guarantee high reliability of the new signalling systems of two of Bulgaria’s critical railway routes.
The systems are expected to optimise all train traffic along both routes, reducing the risk of critical failures and supporting long-term reliability through the enabling of predictable maintenance and consistency.
Manfred Zekl, Head of Branch Bulgaria, Hitachi Rail Austria, said:Hitachi Rail has extensive experience in supporting Bulgaria’s rail infrastructure with advanced technology and reliable service.
This agreement reflects our commitment to sustainability and long-term partnerships in European rail transport.
