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Hitachi Rail to Enhance Security and Velocity on Thai Railways with ETCS Know-how
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Hitachi Rail has secured a contract to implement its European Practice Management System (ETCS) digital signaling expertise on two vital rail infrastructure upgrades in Thailand, aimed toward boosting pace, dependability, and security. The corporate’s ETCS Stage 1 system is about to be put in alongside 281 kilometers of observe on the Northeast Line between Nong Waeng Rai and Nong Phok, and on the North Line from Den Chai to Ngao, along with being geared up on three prepare units.
These enhancements are integral to Thailand’s formidable double-track railway enlargement plan designed to bolster intercity rail service by safely rising prepare speeds. This nationwide technique, led by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), includes the development of extra tracks, modernization of stations, and overhaul of current signaling and telecommunication programs, culminating within the adoption of ETCS as the usual prepare management system throughout the community.
ETCS improves rail operations by facilitating direct communication between trackside infrastructure and trains, managing their motion and imposing pace constraints. This method not solely enhances prepare security and reliability but in addition permits for increased speeds and elevated rail capability.
The initiation of those tasks marks the second part of Thailand’s complete rail growth program, positioning Hitachi Rail as a outstanding ETCS supplier within the area. This standing is supported by Hitachi Rail’s sturdy observe file of delivering cutting-edge digital signaling options, together with the pioneering introduction of ETCS in varied Asian markets.
Hannes Boyer, VP Mainline Signalling, Hitachi Rail, mentioned: “We are proud to continue enhancing safety on Thailand’s rail network. From solution design and equipment supply to installation support, testing, and commissioning, our experts deliver a proven solution for both passengers and freight, which is installed on over 26,000 kilometres of mainline railway signalling systems around the world.”
The contract for these tasks was executed with South Korean agency LS Electrical Co. Ltd., which holds accountability for all signaling and telecommunication duties on the desired routes.
