Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract by Spain’s railway infrastructure manager, Adif, to deliver signalling and telecommunications systems for the new rail access to the Port of Seville. The project is designed to improve the port’s logistics efficiency and strengthen its position as a key multimodal hub within the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).
The contract covers the installation of signalling and communication systems for a new 2,485-metre branch line dedicated exclusively to freight traffic. The new connection will eliminate the complex train manoeuvres currently required at commuter rail stations, creating a direct link between the Guadaíra River railway bridge and the La Negrilla freight terminal bypass.
As Spain’s only inland maritime port, the Port of Seville plays a strategic role in both national and international logistics. It connects southern Spain with major corridors to Madrid, Bilbao, Extremadura, Córdoba, Valencia and the Portuguese port of Sines. The new line will provide greater operational flexibility and increase freight capacity by enabling trains of any length and load to access the port directly.
To ensure high performance and reliability, Hitachi Rail will install new track circuits, axle counters and electromechanical point machines, alongside upgrades to traffic control systems. Both the Local Operations Centre and the Centralised Traffic Control (CTC) Centre at Seville Santa Justa station will receive software updates and interlocking modifications to reflect the new operational layout.
Adolfo Aguilar, Sales Director of Hitachi Rail Spain, said:
“This contract is key to strengthening freight operations at the Port of Seville and Andalusia. It reflects our experience and technological capability in adapting infrastructure for efficient freight traffic — both in logistics terminals and in inland port networks connected to the national rail system.”
Hitachi Rail has already delivered several technological projects at the Port of Seville to support efficient and reliable intermodal operations. The new contract builds on this experience, ensuring the port remains a leading logistics gateway on the Mediterranean Corridor.
The initiative is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
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