Siemens Mobility announces it has reached an agreement with Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A.) to deliver propulsion systems for the new rolling stock of Madrid Metro.
CAF has recently signed two contracts with Madrid Metro to replace the aging vehicle fleet both for narrow gauge and broad gauge. Siemens Mobility, in collaboration with CAF, announces it has developed a state-of-the-art propulsion system for both fleets. The vehicles will be equipped with traction inverters, motors and brake resistors, to deliver full performance in both 1,500V and 600V catenary systems (bi-tension).
“We are excited to work with CAF and provide them with our cutting-edge propulsion systems for the new trains of Metro de Madrid,” said Andre Rodenbeck, CEO of Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility. “The state-of-the-art components from our modern factory in Cornellà will contribute to the overall performance, efficiency, and passenger comfort of the new trains, ensuring a reliable and sustainable transportation solution for the people of Madrid.”
Siemens Mobility has a long-standing partnership with Metro de Madrid, highlighted by its provision of advanced systems like the Operational Control Center (OCC).
Siemens Mobility’s Cornellà factory
Many of the components will be manufactured in Siemens Mobility’s factory in Cornellà, near Barcelona. Serving Spain for 114 years and with 330 employees, the Cornella factory is one of the main suppliers of traction motors, gear boxes, converters and converter cabinets for trains and locomotives. It’s an integral part of the network of Siemens Mobility traction components factories spanning ten locations worldwide.
CAF has a long-standing relationship with Metro de Madrid, having supplied the operator with a large number of units throughout the history of both companies. Today, the vast majority of the train fleet that runs on the capital’s suburban network has been supplied by CAF, having delivered more than 600 metro units for Madrid, belonging to the 2000, 3000, 5000, 6000, 8000 and 8400 series. Of all of these, the last ones delivered were the s/8400 units, between 2010 and 2011, and which are currently in service on line 6 of the network.
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