All the five consortia that submitted applications for the Rail Baltica singalling and command-control tender have been qualified to enter the tender procedure.
The selected candidates are:
- GTS Deutschland GmbH (Germany);
- Hitachi Rail (Italy);
- Indra Sistemas – AŽD Praha association (Spain, Czech republic);
- SKGN Baltics association – comprising Siemens Mobility Latvia Branch, Siemens Mobility GmbH, GRK Suomi, NRC Group Finland, Kontron Transportation GmbH (Latvia, Germany, Finland, Austria);
- Alstom – Cobra – Fima partnership comprising Alstom Transport, Alstom Baltics, Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, Fima – Kza Krakow (France, Latvia, Spain).
The contract with the chosen partner is planned to be signed by the end of 2024.
“The implementation of this state-of-the-art system involves advanced technologies and modern signalling solutions, designed to meet the demands of high-speed train operations. By providing accurate and timely information to train drivers and control operators, the system ensures efficiency, reduces travel times, and optimizes railway capacity,” said Andrejs Mislēvičs, Deputy Head of S&O/Signalling and Communications Team Leader
The technical scope of the Rail Baltica singalling and command-control deployment includes the European Train Control System (ETCS), Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), interlocking system, traffic management system, ICT (Information and Communication Technology) systems including data transmission network and cyber security, voice communication, ancillary systems, monitoring applications, SCADA (Supervisory control and data acquisition), equipment for stations including passenger information, CCTV (Close Circuit Television Cameras), master clock, ticketing system, platform gates for some stations, non-traction power supply, cableway system as well as technical buildings for CCS equipment.
“As the project progresses, the focus remains on ensuring a smooth integration of the control-command and signalling system into the broader Rail Baltica infrastructure, and the selected candidate will play a vital role in shaping the future of rail travel in the region,” Aiga Benfelde, Deputy Head of Procurement at RB Rail AS and Chairperson of the Procurement Commission, said.
The design, construction and commissioning of the Rail Baltica control-command and signalling subsystem will be carried out during the performance of the joint contract, including the defect notification period. Currently, it is estimated that the implementation of the CCS for the Rail Baltica mainline will take place until the end of 2030.
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