Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to deliver its cutting edge CBTC digital signalling technology for line 12 of the Paris metro, operated by RATP.
The contract, part of the OCTYS (Open Control Train Interchangeable Integrated System) 2030 programme, will see Hitachi Rail design and deploy wayside Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) technology, based on RATP’s technical specifications. CBTC is the most advanced train control solution available today for metros, light rail and people movers. The technology uses wireless communication between trains and infrastructure to safely operate urban transit and subway systems more efficiently than conventional signalling insuring the best use of the assets.
The framework contract agreed with Hitachi Rail will see the initial signalling design and installation scope delivered for €20M with options for additional orders of up to €65M, including maintenance activities. The line 12 of the Paris metro is 17.2 km long and serves 31 stations including 2 multimodal hubs in the city centre.
With metro line 3 already in operation and line 6 to be commissioned in 2025, the modernisation of line 12 is the third CBTC project of the Paris metro delivered by Hitachi Rail, a long-term partner of RATP for successive OCTYS programmes.
François Destribois, Head of the CBTC division at Hitachi Rail in France, said: “Hitachi Rail’s CBTC solutions have been successfully deployed worldwide for decades. “
“This new contract underlines our continuous commitment to rail innovation, supporting our clients to modernise key networks such as the Paris metro, one of the busiest in the world.”
“ Our long-term partnership with RATP is supported by our technology and expertise to help improve the commuter’s daily experience as part of a more sustainable urban mobility in Paris.”
The CBTC technologies designed by Hitachi Rail has proven track records in major cities around the world. Digital technology improves the safety, availability and scalability of services and helps make public transport and cities more sustainable for a better experience for passengers and operators.
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