Hitachi Rail to Deliver Signalling Technology Across Swiss Rail Network

Hitachi Rail has signed an agreement with SBB for the delivery of its digital signalling technology across the Swiss railway network.

The delivery forms part of a wider programme worth approximately 1.5 billion EUR which will see 80% of the existing interlocking systems replaced over the next 20 years.

Hitachi Rail will supply the latest generation of its digital interlockings and Radio Block Centres, which will allow for the full implementation of a nationwide driver’s cab signalling system.

The supplied solution will also aim to utilise the company’s smart Object Controllers, which are based on the new EULYNX standard, to both operate and monitor points, signals and track sections. They also allow for the gathering and reporting of data regarding the status of the assets currently in use, enabling predictive maintenance.

Covering an initial period of ten years; the framework also includes an option to be extended three times for an additional five years each, as well as 25 years of maintenance and support for the supplied systems.

Total investment for the programme has been estimated by SBB at 1.5 billion EUR.

Kurt Sauerwein, Managing Director of Hitachi Rail in Switzerland, said:

Hitachi Rail will work with our partners to shape a new era of rail transport in Switzerland. The introduction of digital interlockings is a technological milestone that not only enhances the efficiency and sustainability of the Swiss rail network but also reinforces Switzerland’s position as an international leader in mobility.

We look forward to contributing our expertise and innovation to this program.