Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to supply a digital train control system for the U2 and U4 subway lines of Hamburger Hochbahn in Germany. The contract calls for the supply and installation of Siemens Mobility’s digital Trainguard MT communication-based train control (CBTC) for the conventional Sicas ECC interlockings that are currently in use on both subway lines. The company will also provide the necessary technology for use in subway cars.
CBTC technology will first be used on the U2 line between the Christuskirche and Mümmelmannsberg stations. Later, the technology will be implemented across the entire U4 line. The technology’s full deployment is expected to be completed by 2030.
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The digital train control system for the U2 and U4 subway lines
Trainguard MT is already used by multiple operators in cities such as Paris, Beijing, New York, London, Hong Kong, and Buenos Aires. “This project is a significant moment on the road to transforming mobility in Hamburg,” said Andre Rodenbeck, CEO of Siemens Mobility rail infrastructure. Trains on the U2 and U4 lines will be able to run every 100 seconds in the future.
“Siemens and Hamburger Hochbahn have a long history together. Thus, we’re thrilled to be able to put our innovation into action here in Hamburg.” Our technology combines the highest level of safety. Additionally, it has increased track capacity, maximum availability, and lower energy requirements.”
Siemens Mobility, along with consortium partners ST Engineering and Stadler, was awarded a contract last month. Consequently, they will provide CBTC signalling for the driverless metro system in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
