Hitachi Rail secures ETCS signalling contracts in Thailand

Hitachi Rail has secured contracts to implement European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling on two railway lines in Thailand.

Both contracts were finalised with South Korean firm LS Electric, which is tasked with the signalling and telecommunications work for these lines.

The projects are integral to Thailand’s double-track development programme, which seeks to boost intercity connections by safely increasing line speeds.

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is spearheading the initiative by adding a second track, modernising stations, and updating signalling and telecommunication systems.

The new contracts are part of the programme’s second phase.

The ETCS Level 1 system will be installed on the Northeast Line from Nong Waeng Rai to Nong Phok and on the North Line from Den Chai to Ngao across a combined distance of 780.7km. It will also be installed onboard three vehicles.