Teltronic wins the contract for the 4G communications system for the new lines of EFE Trenes de Chile

Image: EFE Trains of Chile

Railway Technology

The company will provide the private broadband network for the lines that will connect Santiago with Melipilla and Batuco, in a project led by Siemens Mobility to implement the country's first Level 2 ETCS system.

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A key project for the modernization of Chile's railways

The technology company Teltronic has been selected to supply the network of broadband communications which will serve the two new railway lines of EFE Trenes de ChileThis technological deployment is part of the modernization project that will connect the capital. Santiago de Chile, with the towns of Melipilla y Batuco.

The award is part of a larger contract that the Chilean railway company awarded to Siemens Mobility, responsible for implementing the signaling system for the first time in the country European Train Control System (ETCS) at Level 2. The participation of Teltronic It will therefore be fundamental to ensuring the robustness and reliability of data transmission in this critical infrastructure.

4G technology for the country's first Level 2 ETCS

The core of the solution Teltronic It will consist of the deployment of a private 4G network state-of-the-art. In addition, the company will equip the trains with its onboard solution, specifically designed to manage services. train-to-ground data transmission efficiently and safely.

This communications infrastructure will not only support the ETCS signaling system, but will also be integrated with other vital onboard systems. These include the Passenger Information system, public address system, and closed-circuit television (CCTV), centralizing operations and improving safety and the passenger experience.

Communications Project Details

Concept	Detail
Awardee Communications	Teltronic
Final client	EFE Trenes de Chile
Main Contractor	Siemens Mobility
Main Technology	Private 4G network and train-to-ground data system
Location	New lines Santiago Melipilla y Santiago Batuco (Chile)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which company will provide the communications system for Chile's new trains?

The company selected to supply the broadband communications network is Teltronic.

What technology will be used for train-to-ground communication?

A private 4G network will be deployed along with an onboard solution Teltronic for data transmission between the train and the control center.

What is the relevance of this project for Chile?

This project represents the implementation of the first ETCS Level 2 railway signaling system in the country, a milestone in the modernization of its transport infrastructure.

What other systems will the communications network be integrated with?

The network will be integrated with the Passenger Information system, public address system and video surveillance (CCTV) systems of the trains.