Siemens has selected Spanish company GMV to deliver SAE-R automatic vehicle location system to oversee the tram operations for the Medellín Metro de la 80 project, in Colombia.
Following a private tender process, Siemens awarded GMV the package that includes both the automatic vehicle location system (CAD/AVL) and the service planning system.
As part of the project, GMV’s SAE-R system will enable accurate positioning and real-time fleet monitoring and management through various display modes showing rolling stock and station locations. It will also include graphical tools and advanced functionalities for operations control and analysis of recorded data. Meanwhile, the planning system will allow the definition and editing of standard operating schedules as well as full service plans.
GMV’s system will be installed in 20 double-cab trains, which will be equipped with onboard computers, driver interfaces, and beacon readers, along with the necessary trackside beacons. The project also includes software developments to tailor the solution to the specific needs of Metro de la 80, including advanced regulation functionalities to support real-time decision-making in response to changing demand or emergency situations.
SAE-R will also be integrated with other systems, both onboard and central, such as the master clock, passenger information systems, both onboard and at stations, the Centralized Traffic Control (CTC), and the Train Control and Management System (TCMS). GMV will also provide service information using standard interfaces such as SIRI and JMS, facilitating integration with third-party applications.
The Mass Transit Company of the Aburrá Valley, known as Metro de Medellín, awarded the civil works and train acquisition contract to the Unión Temporal Metro de la 80, which includes Chinese manufacturer CRRC, responsible for supplying the trains.
Within the project, Siemens Mobility is participating as a supplier to the Metro de la 80 consortium, delivering the power supply and signaling systems. Metro de la 80, also known as Ecociudad Line E, is a light rail project that will run north to south across Medellín, primarily along Avenida 80, the city’s main western corridor. With a total length of 13.25 km and 17 stations, the line is expected to be inaugurated in 2028.
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