Alstom-Bombardier Consortium Awarded Signalling Contract for the Barcelona Suburban Network

An Alstom-Bombardier consortium has won a contract to supply ERTMS  signalling systems and 20 years of maintenance services for a 56 km long suburban line linking L’Hospitalet de Llobregat and Mataró in the area of Barcelona, Spain.

The project, awarded by Spain’s Administrator of Railway Infrastructure (ADIF) has a total value of €72.7 million. Alstom’s share is valued at €38.5 million while Bombardier’s share is €34.2 million.

The Alstom led consortium will deliver the design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of the signalling communication systems. Alstom will implement its proven, radio-based Atlas 200 ERTMS Level 2 solution for the entire line. Bombardier is responsible for the electronic interlocking system with its Bombardier EBI Lock 950 computer-based solution.