Siemens Mobility has been awarded four significant contracts by HS2 Ltd, solidifying its role in the delivery of Britain’s new high-speed railway. The German engineering giant will join the Rail Systems Alliance, contributing expertise in key areas including signalling, power, and telecommunications.
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The contracts encompass:
- Command, Control, Signalling & Traffic Management (CCS&TM): Siemens Mobility will implement advanced Automatic Train Operation (ATO) technology on the 225-kilometre line. This will enable semi-automatic train operations, boosting capacity, punctuality, and energy efficiency.
- Engineering Management System: Leveraging Siemens Mobility’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) technology, this system will provide real-time control and monitoring of railway equipment, enhancing reliability and efficiency.
- High Voltage (HV) Power Supply Systems: In a joint venture with Costain Ltd, Siemens Mobility will design, install, and maintain the high-voltage power supply systems along the HS2 route.
- Operational Telecommunications and Security Systems: The company will design and implement comprehensive telecommunications and security systems for the entire HS2 route, ensuring robust and secure operations.
All contracts include long-term maintenance agreements, with Siemens Mobility providing technical support for at least 15 years in some cases. The total order value is estimated at approximately £560 million.
Rob Morris, Joint CEO, Siemens Mobility UKI said: “HS2 is going to transform rail travel in Britain, and we’re delighted to be playing a key part in delivering it.”
“Our work for HS2 will help in sustaining British jobs and skills from our UK based workforce, and in our 2,500 strong supply chain.”
“We’re already committed to investing £100 million in a brand-new digital engineering, manufacturing and research and development centre in Chippenham which will now play a key role in delivering HS2.”
