Alstom is modernizing the railway infrastructure in Romania, electrifying and equipping the Karansebes – Lugoj section with the ETCS system under a contract with CFR and the RailWorks consortium, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Alstom is modernizing the railway infrastructure

This marks the first phase of development within the Rhine-Danube core network of the TEN-T trans-European corridor.

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Romanian specialists will handle general construction, while Alstom focuses on electrification and implementing the ETCS Level 2 train control system, including the reconstruction of the traction substation and contact network using OCS3 components.

After the upgrade, the section will accommodate passenger trains at speeds up to 160 km/h and freight trains at speeds up to 120 km/h.

The January 2023 contract reaffirms Alstom’s role in the Romanian market, where over 200 of its specialists contribute to local and international projects.

Alstom supplies over 30% of the ETCS equipment used on the European railway network, highlighting the company’s commitment to modern standards and technology in rail transport.

Photo: Alstom.

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