The trains consist of four cars with a total capacity of 220 seats and offer increased comfort thanks to seats equipped with individual reading lights, electric sockets, and raisable footrests, as well as spaces dedicated to bicycles and luggage, large bay windows, and reduced noise levels.
The project, awarded by Spain’s Administrator of Railway Infrastructure has a total value of approximately $81 million. Alstom’s share is valued at approximately $42.8 million while Bombardier’s share is approximately $38 million.
The project, which will take two-and-a-half years to be completed, will allow the operator to manage the circulation of trains safely and in accordance with the latest regulations governing computerised interlocking systems.
HealthHub, a predictive maintenance tool monitors the health of trains, infrastructure and signaling assets, while the Atlas 400 and 500 scalable ERTMS systems are applicable for resignalling upgrades or a new-build project.
The system will be implemented on the line between Alameda station in central Santiago and the area of Nos in the city’s outskirts. The line connects further south to Rancagua and then to Chillán.
Visitors in Amersfoort, Netherlands are getting the chance to experience first-hand, how the latest rail control and signaling systems work, such as the Interfolo 550 ERTMS regional solution, the latest EBI Switch point machine and EBI Track train detection systems, and Bombardier’s rail control application for stabling yards.
Regional system reduces operational costs and accommodates increased traffic capacity and automated train control around the clock, according to the company.
Will provide the diagnostic, monitoring, assistance and on-site maintenance of the onboard ERTMS level 2 equipments for 31 Trenitalia trains. Plans to provide electrification for Granada, Spain’s tramway system.
The project will entail the application of technology including ERTMS/ETCS and GSM-R, all of which Ansaldo STS has already supplied or is currently supplying in other countries, including Italy, Spain and Turkey.