Thales technology is put into service on the new Chamartn - Torrejn de Velasco section, a key connection point between the north and south of Spain

30/06/2022

Facebook

Twitter

LinkedIn

This technological project - in the new section of Chamart n-Torrej n de Velasco

of high-speed - is now completed and includes the Atocha-Chamart n high-speed tunnel.

This project is key for the connection of the high-speed lines linking north and south.

It provides a more convenient, comfortable and faster travel experience for travellers.

In order to achieve this huge milestone, it was necessary to technically change the ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System), system on the Chamart n-Torrej n de Velasco line. This is a key section, since it means the connection of all the high-speed corridors linking the north and the south, creating a unique and transversal network between the main cities of the country.

Thales executed the works for the signalling installations, train protection systems, fixed telecommunications, video surveillance and centralised traffic control on the section from Chamart n to Torrej n de Velasco. The project includes the Atocha-Chamart n tunnel, which is just over seven kilometres long, as well as the maintenance of the installations for 36 months.

This is a milestone for rail traffic in Spain. The international gauge connection of Atocha and Chamart n stations means that the high-performance rail corridors of the north and northwest of the peninsula, on the one hand, and the south and northeast, on the other, are connected without the need to change trains in the city of Madrid. This offers a more convenient, comfortable and faster travel experience for passengers.

In addition to the new Atocha-Jard n Bot nico interlocking, Thales has also extended the electronic interlocking of the complex node at Bifurcaci n de Torrej n de Velasco (belonging to the Madrid-Seville line), with the inclusion of the ERTMS protection system at this node, as well as on the entire line. This will increase the capacity of the infrastructure on the southern access to Madrid at international gauge (shared by the Levante and Andalusia corridors), which will speed up traffic and allow for greater rail traffic density.

Likewise, the action has included the adaptation of the centralised traffic centre (CTC) of the Madrid-Seville high-speed line, as well as the commissioning of the outer branch of the Yeles bypass (which increases the direct connection capacity between the Madrid-Levante and Madrid-Sur high-speed corridors), including the modifications of the new Pinto and Parla Norte terminals.

Contributing to a new railway milestone in Spain is a source of pride for Thales experts. Our technology enables the infrastructure capacity to be increased safely and reliably between Chamart n and Atocha, - Fernando Ortega, Director of Transport at Thales Spain.

We are very proud to have completed this milestone in Spain. Thales is a long-term trusted partner and supports Spain to build an efficient and more sustainable railway network with Thales advanced digital technology portfolio. - Dr. Yves Joannic, Managing Director of Thales Main Line Signalling

Contact

Elena Chavarr a

+34 91 273 76 86 elena.chavarria@thalesgroup.com

Chrystelle Dugimont

+33 (0)4 92 92 74 06 chrystelle.dugimont@thalesaleniaspace.com

11 Jul 2022

Thales supports employment in Nouvelle-Aquitaine by training experts in defence aerospace

Read more

07 Jul 2022

Thales and TransLink confirm two new SkyTrain projects to better serve Metro Vancouver

Read more

05 Jul 2022

Thales acc l re sa strat gie d'investissement dans l'open source hardware

Read more

LINK:	https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/spain/press_release/thales-technology-p...
	See more stories from thales

Thales technology is put into service on the new Chamartn - Torrejn de Velasco section, a key connection point between the north and south of Spain

More from Thales

30/06/2025

30/06/2025

27/06/2025

26/06/2025

24/06/2025

24/06/2025

24/06/2025

23/06/2025

20/06/2025

19/06/2025

12/06/2025

12/06/2025

11/06/2025

10/06/2025

05/06/2025

04/06/2025

03/06/2025

02/06/2025

02/06/2025

22/05/2025

21/05/2025

20/05/2025

19/05/2025

19/05/2025

15/05/2025

15/05/2025

15/05/2025

14/05/2025

13/05/2025

13/05/2025

13/05/2025

30/04/2025

29/04/2025

25/04/2025

24/04/2025

23/04/2025

22/04/2025

17/04/2025

16/04/2025

15/04/2025

14/04/2025

08/04/2025

08/04/2025

07/04/2025

07/04/2025

03/04/2025

03/04/2025

02/04/2025

01/04/2025

31/03/2025