Hitachi Rail Wins Spain & Egypt Rail Contracts: ERTMS, CTCS, SCADA

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Introduction

The UTE consortium of Hitachi Rail and Sistem has been awarded a €126.5m contract to install signalling and traffic management technology on the Talayuela–Plasencia section of the Madrid–Extremadura High-Speed Line (HSL) in Spain, announced on November 14, 2025.

Contract Details

The contract, valued at €126.5m ($146.9m), requires the UTE consortium to install interlockings, train protection systems, fixed telecommunications, and the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Level 2 over 70km. The project includes the implementation of a Centralised Traffic Control system (CTCS), which will enable remote and real-time oversight of rail operations.

Maintenance Agreement

The agreement between Hitachi Rail and Sistem includes a 48-month maintenance provision for all equipment installed under the project, commencing after the completion of the project.

Hitachi Rail’s Role

ERTMS Level 2 technology supplied by Hitachi Rail is a central component of this project. Hitachi Rail has previously supplied signalling and telecommunications systems for over 2,800km of Spain’s high-speed rail network. The company also provides ongoing maintenance services in the country. Additionally, the ETR1000 trains produced by Hitachi Rail are in operation on several Spanish high-speed routes, serving 11 cities on a daily basis.

Recent Projects

Recently, Hitachi Rail was selected to provide rail systems for the modernisation of the Alexandria Raml Tram in Egypt. The contract, awarded by the joint venture of Hassan Allam Construction and Arab Contractors, includes the installation of new signalling and communications systems, an operational control centre, and a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.

Conclusion

Hitachi Rail and Sistem’s UTE consortium will deliver signalling and traffic management technology on the Talayuela–Plasencia section of the Madrid–Extremadura High-Speed Line (HSL) in Spain, including installation and a 48-month maintenance agreement for all installed equipment.

Company Summary

Hitachi Rail: Hitachi Rail has previously supplied signalling and telecommunications systems for more than 2,800km of Spain’s high-speed rail network and provides ongoing maintenance services. The ETR1000 trains produced by Hitachi Rail also operate on several Spanish high-speed routes, serving 11 cities on a daily basis.

Sistem: Sistem is a member of the UTE consortium with Hitachi Rail.

Hassan Allam Construction: Hassan Allam Construction is part of the joint venture that awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail for the modernisation of the Alexandria Raml Tram in Egypt.

Arab Contractors: Arab Contractors is part of the joint venture that awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail for the modernisation of the Alexandria Raml Tram in Egypt.

Technology

ERTMS Level 2: The European Rail Traffic Management System Level 2 is being installed on the Talayuela–Plasencia section of the Madrid–Extremadura High-Speed Line (HSL).

CTCS: A Centralised Traffic Control system will be implemented on the Talayuela–Plasencia section of the Madrid–Extremadura High-Speed Line (HSL), enabling remote and real-time oversight of rail operations.

SCADA: A supervisory control and data acquisition system is included in the modernisation of the Alexandria Raml Tram in Egypt.

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