Siemens Secures Major Contract for Enhancing Spain’s Signaling and Communications Systems

Siemens Rail Automation has been awarded a €21.6 million contract by Spanish infrastructure manager ADIF to upgrade the safety and communication systems at Grisén station, located on the Madrid to Barcelona conventional line. The station serves as a junction for a short branch line to an Opel car factory. The project is part of a broader effort to lengthen the loops on the Algeciras to Zaragoza “rail motorway” route to 750 meters, allowing for increased line speeds for passenger trains. Siemens will upgrade the interlocking system, replace safety and communications systems, install LED signals, and renew associated wiring. Additionally, the ASFA Digital ATP system will be replaced in the station area. Overall, the project will improve the safety and efficiency of the station and increase line speeds for passengers.