Adif selected Kontron Transportation Spain to implement GSM-R coverage in the Medina del Campo–Orense conventional line under a EUR 20 million contract.
The project covers the deployment of the GSM-R as well as the provision of maintenance services for a period of four years.
This is among the largest recently awarded projects for GSM-R deployment by Adif.
The main benefits of this project are enhanced railway services, increased safety and a positive environmental impact. The GSM-R technology is of crucial importance for increasing safety in railway operations, as it enables clear and fast communication in critical situations.
The GSM-R technology will provide enhanced railway services as the infrastructure will be modernised and optimised, contributing to the improvement of the railway service and will increase the frequency of commercial traffic. By optimising train operations and reducing delays, the GSM-R system will contribute to a more efficient use of energy, resulting in a reduced carbon footprint. More efficient train operations are in line with Adif´s sustainability goals, such as achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9.
“We are committed to delivering excellence in railway communication solutions and look forward to the successful execution of this project in collaboration with Adif, reinforcing our dedication to the Spanish market”, Richard Neussl, MD Kontron Transportation, said.
In October 2024, Adif awarded a EUR 24.8 million contract to a temporary joint venture comprising Kontron Transportation Spain and Sistemas y Montajes Industriales to deploy and maintain the GSM-R on the rail section between the municipalities of Medina del Campo and Taboadela on the Medina del Campo–Orense conventional line.
The 338 km long Medina del Campo–Orense conventional line serves medium-distance passenger and freight services, and thanks to this project, the infrastructure facilities will be modernised and optimised, contributing to the improvement of the railway service.
This project is funded by the European Union through the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan—Funded by the European Union—NextGeneration EU.
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