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Hitachi Rail and Sisten to deploy signalling and traffic management technology on High-Speed Line to Extremadura
Madrid - The UTE consortium formed by Hitachi Rail and Sistem has been awarded a contract worth €126.5 million* to install signalling and traffic management systems and equipment on the second, 70km section of the Madrid–Extremadura High-Speed Line (HSL) covering Talayuela–Plasencia.
The contract includes the installation of signalling technology including interlockings (devices that remotely control signals and points on a railway section), train protection systems, fixed telecommunications, and ERTMS Level 2 signalling and train control system. The consortium will also implement a Centralised Traffic Control (CTC) system, which will enable remote and real-time management of all these elements.
In addition, the contract covers subsequent maintenance of all deployed equipment for a period of 48 months.
A key feature of this section is the implementation of the European Train Protection System ERTMS Level 2 using Hitachi Rail technology as the main operational base.
“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” said Carlos Mezquita, General Manager of Hitachi Rail Spain, Turkey, and Greece.
Hitachi Rail: A Global High-Speed Reference
Hitachi Rail has a strong and diverse high-speed rail background, from the legacy of Japan’s iconic Shinkansen bullet train to a solid presence in Europe and Asia, including digital signalling projects in Spain.
In Spain, Hitachi Rail has deployed its technology across more than 2,800 kilometres of the high-speed network, specifically its signalling systems—including ERTMS—and telecommunications, as well as maintenance services.
Additionally, its renowned ETR1000 trains travel thousands of kilometres daily, connecting 11 Spanish cities across various high-speed corridors throughout the country.
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* €126m is inclusive of VAT
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About Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail is committed to driving the sustainable mobility transition and has a clear focus on partnering with customers to rethink mobility. Its mission is to help every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transport.
With revenues of over €7bn and 24,000 employees across more than 50 countries, Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to the world’s best transport organisations. The company's reach is global, but the business is local - with success built on developing local talent and investing in people and communities.
Its international capabilities and expertise span every part of the urban, mainline and freight rail ecosystems – from high quality manufacturing and maintenance of rolling stock to secure digital signalling, smart operations and payment systems.
Hitachi Rail, famous for Japan's iconic high speed bullet train, draws on the digital and AI expertise of Hitachi Group companies to accelerate innovation and develop new technologies.
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