Alstom strengthens its position as a leader in the modernisation of railway systems through a new agreement with Škoda Group
Alstom strengthens its position as a leader in the modernisation of railway systems through a new agreement with Škoda Group
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Alstom concluded an addendum with Škoda Group on the contract for the supply of the ETCS Level 2 system for RegioJet trains
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The system is expected to be installed in 23 electric units with deliveries expected to start in the first half of 2025
15 October 2024 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, concluded an addendum on the contract with Škoda Group for the supply of the ETCS level 2 system (European Train Control System) for trains to be manufactured by Škoda for RegioJet. This addendum specifically applies to Alstom's ETCS Level 2 Onvia Cab™ (formerly Atlas™) for fifteen two-car electric units and eight three-car electric units for RegioJet trains. Deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2025.
In view of the current course of cooperation, both companies decided to expand the cooperation by signing a new amendment. This collaboration will increase the safety and efficiency of rail transport and underline the company commitment to supporting innovative and sustainable solutions in European mobility.
"Our ETCS level 2 system is a top-of-the-line solution that meets current needs of the railway. This contract confirms the confidence of our RegioJet customer in the reliability of solutions and confirms our leading position in the country in terms of onboard equipment installations, exceeding 700 units installed in Czech Republic."
“We are proud to offer innovative and competitive signalling solutions that not only increase the frequency of train traffic, but also ensure railway safety. Our ETCS level 2 system is a top-of-the-line solution that meets current needs of the railway. This contract confirms the confidence of our RegioJet customer in the reliability of solutions and confirms our leading position in the country in terms of onboard equipment installations, exceeding 700 units installed in Czech Republic," says Dan Kurucz, Managing Director of Alstom Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The volume and density of traffic is constantly increasing, and rail transport is becoming more international. To meet these challenges, state-of-the-art signaling technology is being used with lines and vehicles being upgraded. ETCS is a standardized, transnational railway safety system that is already in use in many European countries. The system improves train control by allowing trains to run at shorter intervals and increases safety by automatically braking trains if they are travelling too fast or too close together. The upgrade is an important step towards increasing rail transport capacity and reducing maintenance costs - all while maximizing safety.
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