Systra selected for rail projects as EFE plans two Santiago lines

Systra selected for rail projects after Chile’s national railway company, EFE, tapped the consultancy to support two developments in Santiago and the surrounding metropolitan area, as reported by Railway Pro.

Under the appointment, Systra will deliver consulting and design services for the Alameda Melipilla and Santiago Batuco schemes alongside EFE and Sacyr, a Spanish infrastructure and construction company.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Systra selected for rail projects: scope for Alameda Melipilla

The Alameda Melipilla rail project is planned as a 61 km line serving 11 stations, with a journey time of 48 minutes. EFE estimates that more than one million residents will benefit from rapid access to Santiago once the line is delivered, a project outline also referenced by Railway Supply. For its part, Systra Chile will carry out detailed design studies covering the track and the catenary system.

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After those detailed design studies are completed, Systra will also perform an infrastructure audit and provide consulting expertise. The work includes integrating the railway and catenary systems, setting up temporary track diversions, and producing complete BIM modeling using ISTRAM and Civil 3D software, as noted in Systra’s contract announcement. In parallel, Systra will coordinate with Sacyr and EFE to optimize technical and economic aspects through active interface management, in line with the established Interface Management Plan.

Santiago Batuco railway project: inspection and project support

The Santiago Batuco railway project involves a 26 km line with eight stations, including a section to be built underground. The project has a total estimated value of USD 950 million. Within the scope, Systra will contribute to the technical works inspection service and provide project management support, helping to supervise, inspect and control the correct and timely fulfillment of contractual obligations.

The service also calls for competent professionals to supervise compliance with the construction contracts included in the work, ensuring they are executed on time and comply with applicable rules and regulations. Along the line, the 24-minute journey will serve eight stations and a population of 590,000 inhabitants. The contract is set to be executed by a consortium comprising Systra, Applus Ingelog (leader) and Consultrans, a consulting firm in the Transport & Logistics sector.

Systra EFE Santiago rail projects and their stated objectives

Overall, the two Santiago metropolitan area rail projects aim to create direct and fast connections between the capital and the suburbs, providing modern and efficient services. The stated objectives include reducing road traffic, supporting the decarbonization of transport and improving mobility for residents.

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