Chile’s national railway operator, EFE Trenes de Chile, has signed a contract with Siemens Mobility to install ETCS L2 for the first time in the country.
This advanced system will run on the innovative DS3 platform, designed specifically for Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL4) applications, and will be the first implementation of Signaling X technology in Latin America. This next-generation signaling platform, ready for cloud integration, brings together interlockings, signaling, and control systems in a centralized, virtualized data center. Signaling X demonstrates that advanced railway software can run globally on standard hardware (COTS), simplifying infrastructure and reducing complexity for operators worldwide. Key benefits include increased operational efficiency, simplified maintenance, and future-proof capabilities.
This project involves the implementation of advanced signaling systems over a distance of 87 kilometers on the Alameda–Melipilla (61 km) and Santiago–Batuco (26 km) train projects, both currently under construction. Siemens Mobility will design, supply, install, and commission these systems, including the installation of ETCS L2, as part of a five-year project, followed by ten years of full maintenance.
“For the first time, we are bringing our advanced Signaling X technology to Latin America, setting new standards for the efficiency and operation of rail networks. Siemens Mobility’s expertise and innovative solutions pave the way for future digitization processes, enabling sustainable and high-performance rail operations,” said Marc Ludwig, CEO Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility.
Siemens Mobility’s first Signaling X project in Latin America includes the installation and commissioning of the latest ETCS L2 signaling systems along two key rail routes. In addition, this initiative marks Siemens Mobility’s second major ETCS L2 project in the region, following the company’s recent success in securing Latin America’s largest contract for this advanced technology in São Paulo, Brazil.
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