A consortium led by German giant Siemens Mobility, including companies Elsitel (Turkey) and IMSAT (Romania), has secured three major contracts from CFR to modernize railway signaling and interlocking systems in Romania, with a total value of approximately EUR 308 million.
The projects foresee the modernization of signaling infrastructure over approximately 560 kilometers of railway line, covering 66 stations, 13 centralized operation centers, 122 level crossings, and over 2,000 signals. According to data analyzed by Profit.ro, the works cover railway sections and stations within the Cluj, Timișoara, Iași, and Galați regional branches.
According to Siemens Mobility, the three contracts make up one of the most extensive signaling modernization programs currently underway in Romania. The projects will replace obsolete mechanical and electrodynamic interlocking infrastructure – which has significantly exceeded its operational lifespan – with modern signaling and traffic management systems designed to increase the safety, capacity, reliability, and performance of the railway network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total value of the CFR contracts won by Siemens Mobility?
The total value of the three major modernization contracts is approximately EUR 308 million.
What companies are part of the consortium led by Siemens Mobility?
The consortium includes Siemens Mobility (Germany), Elsitel (Turkey), and IMSAT (Romania).
What scope of infrastructure does the modernization project cover?
The projects cover around 560 kilometers of railway line, including 66 stations, 13 operation centers, 122 level crossings, and over 2,000 signals across the Cluj, Timișoara, Iași, and Galați regional branches.