Alstom has signed a major contract with Metro de Sevilla to modernise and maintain the signalling system of the city’s metro in Seville, capital of the autonomous region of Andalusia in Spain. The agreement aims to improve the safety and efficiency of the urban transport network.
Comprehensive Renewal of Signaling and Control Systems
Within the scope of the agreement, Alstom, central control systems, trackside baliz ve built-in signalling interfaces in driver's cabins The company will undertake the renewal of these components for correct and stable operations. full system integration will provide.
Alstom will also maintain railway automation and telecommunications systems, including signals, track circuits, point machines and other critical infrastructure. It will monitor and support the condition of onboard equipment to increase operational safety and system reliability.
The Seville metro was opened in 2009 and currently operates on a single 22 km long line with 18 stations. The trains are based on the Urbos platform developed by Spanish manufacturer CAF.
Infrastructure Development and Digital Transformation
Within the scope of the works to expand the urban transportation network in the city, While the construction of the first section of Line 3 continues, preparations for the development of Line 2 are also ongoing. Metro de Sevilla was established by the Andalusian government in 2003 to design, build and operate light metro projects and has maintained its commitment to management and innovation ever since.
This partnership with Alstom is a focus on digital transformation and reiterates its efforts to improve the quality of urban mobility. This modernization project will also prepare the ground for future expansions of the Seville metro.
