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26 January, 2018
Sprinter New Generation trains tests in The NetherlandsPast 19th October the first trains of a total order comprising 118 trains, were delivered and presented in The Netherlands for the test and homologation period. The number of passengers traveling by train in The Netherlands is growing. Therefore, NS invests over € 2,5 billion in new Sprinters, new Intercity trains, and in the modernisation of trains. The order of these 118 Sprinters from CAF is part of this large-scale investment program in order to maintain the Dutch level of sustainable mobility and accessibility. Passengers will travel comfortably with the new Sprinters, that complies with following passenger wishes: a transparent, open, attractive and energy efficient train, fitted...
17 January, 2018
Agreement between CAF, ETS and Euskotren for the development and implantation of state-of-the-art railway technologyCAF, ETS (Euskal Trenbide Sarea) and Euskotren have reached an agreement to work in tandem on the development and implantation of state-of-the-art railway technology which will be installed initially in the Basque Country and later internationalised. The official ceremony took place in the Araso depot in Irún, and was attended by, amongst others, Arantxa Tapia, Minister for Economic Development and Infrastructures of the Basque Regional Government, Imanol Leza, Managing Director of Euskotren, Andrés Arizkorreta, Chairman of CAF, Aitor Garitano, Managing Director of ETS and Iñigo Balda, Managing Director of CAF Signalling. One of the projects to be developed is the Smart Control and Safety...
1 January, 2018
Service start-up of the SCADA system on the Valparaíso Metropolitan RailwayIn November 2016, CAF Signalling signed an agreement for the carrying out of the project entitled “Renovation of the SCADA system on the Valparaíso Metropolitan Railway”. The contract consisted on the renewal of the SCADA hardware and software services that remotely controlled the energy stations and substations on the Valparaíso Metropolitan Railway in Chile, from a control centre located within the Port installations. Furthermore, a redundant post was installed in the station at El Sol from which control could be taken should the Puerto servers be deemed inoperative. The line consists of 20 stopping stations, and ground data compiled using a Elitel model remote network. Most of...
16 February, 2017
CAF Signalling awarded the renewal of the Valparaíso Metro control systemsCAF Signalling reinforces its footprint in Chile with the award of a new contract for the renewal of the Data Acquisition and Control System, SCADA, of the Valparaíso Metro Valparaíso Metro has awarded CAF Signalling a contract for the renewal of the Data Acquisition and Control System (SCADA), for all the company's facilities. The platform covers everything from high voltage substations to network station premises. This new deal underpins CAF’s presence in the Chilean market where the Company has implemented various projects, both for conventional lines, and high density transport and metro networks. The company will undertake the engineering, supply, installation, commissioning,...
R&D
Innovating is one of the key attitudes within the business strategy pursued by CAF Signalling. Providing innovative, creative technical solutions to our customers enables us to strengthen the ongoing improvement process of our products and services.
Products and services
With a clear customer focus we rely on our own proprietary technology and a high degree of qualification in engineering and management of “turnkey” projects in signalling, including testing and commissioning, as well as maintenance of facilities.
Fairs and congresses
- ICADE Employment Forum
- Elmia Nordic Rail
- International Congress on High Speed
- Tehran Railway Exhibition
ICADE Employment Forum
20 October, 2017
ICADE Employment ForumCAF Signalling attended last 18 October to the 19th Employment Forum hosted every year by Universidad Pontificia de Comillas. The purpose of this event is, on the one hand, assist in the occupational integration of alumni and, on the other, cooperate with companies in search of qualified candidates in order to fill vacant posts. During the session, candidates interested in the sector were briefed on the company’s main activity, the products we develop, as well as on existing job opportunities and...
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Elmia Nordic Rail
14 October, 2017
Elmia Nordic RailCAF Signalling was present from 10-12 October at the Elmia Nordic Rail Fair that is hosted every two years in the Swedish city of Jönköping. CAF Signalling was there along with other group companies in a shared booth. Those sessions were an opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge about projects to be carried out in the region in coming years, essentially in regard to signalling based on ERTMS technology. Furthermore, this event was also a good opportunity for arranging meetings with local companies...
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International Congress on High Speed
8 October, 2017
International Congress on High SpeedCAF Signalling was present as a sponsor at the International Congress on High Speed held during 4-6 October in Ciudad Real (Spain). Raúl Costa, Domestic General Manager, CAF Signalling, gave a speech on “ATO on ERTMS”. Raúl provided an in-depth view on the operation and implementation of our product (ATO) and underlined our significant dedication and progress made in the R&D field.
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Tehran Railway Exhibition
19 May, 2017
Tehran Railway ExhibitionFrom 15 to 18 May took place the Tehran Railway Exhibition. To this exhibition attended all major companies operating in the sector –our parent CAF and the other group companies amongst them. The main goal pursued through participation in this exhibition was to strengthen both presence and recognition of the CAF brand with the aim of proving our company as a player of reference for the area’s main clients and partners. The purpose was also to show CAF Signalling’s capabilities and experience...
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