In the year 2000, ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias of Spain) entrusted Ansaldo STS with a contract for the signalling and ATC systems for the new High Speed line connecting Madrid to Lleida.
The ERTMS system implemented consists of 2 levels:
- ERTMS L1: Way-side signalling + speed control using balises.
- ERTMS L2: Cab signalling + continuous speed control with Radio Transmission (GSM-R).
Ansaldo STS also implemented the ASFA system (Spanish legacy signalling system).
Main project details:- Line length: 460 kms (Madrid to Puigverd de Lleida),
- 3000 Eurobalises®,
- 1300 track circuits,
- 13 Electronic Interlocking (SEI),
- 5 RBC
Upon completion and activation of the line in 2005, Ansaldo STS was also awarded its maintenance.
Within the framework of this contract, Ansaldo STS is in charge of: Signalling Systems integration (balises, track circuits, etc), ERTMS, Detectors, Energy, Air Conditioning systems and Technical Sites, offering a complete round the clock 24/7 corrective service.
