Indra wins the contract to manage railway communications in Santiago, Chile for €40 million

 

Indra a contract worth more than 40 million euros has been awarded with EFE Trenes de ChileThe project aims to modernize communications and security on the lines. TAM y TSB en Santiago de Chile to optimize metropolitan mobility.

 

Boosting railway infrastructure in the Metropolitan Region

 

The company Indra has been awarded the contract for EFE Trenes de ChileThe public entity responsible for railway services in the Andean country. The main objective is the deployment of a comprehensive communications system for the projects Tren Alameda–Melipilla (TAM) y Tren Santiago–Batuco (TSB)These infrastructures represent one of the most significant mobility milestones of recent years for Chile, by connecting the core of the capital with 13 peripheral areas of the Región Metropolitana.

 

The scope of the contract is comprehensive, covering everything from design and development to commissioning and maintenance of the systems. The technology of Indra It will be the central axis for railway management efficient, modern and cybersecureThe solution will allow the transmission of information in real time between trains, stations, operating personnel and the new integrated operations control center.

 

 

Key Concept	Project Details
Awarded budget	More than 40 million euros
Final client	EFE Trenes de Chile
railway lines	TAM (Alameda–Melipilla) and TSB (Santiago–Batuco)
Geographic scope	13 communes of the Región Metropolitana de Santiago de Chile

 

Cutting-edge technology for passenger safety

 

Within the technological implementation, Indra will display a Critical Multiservice Network and advanced closed-circuit television video surveillance systems (CCTV systemThese tools are designed to enhance monitoring and control in critical infrastructure. In addition, public address, telephony, intercom, and access control solutions will be integrated.

 

A key element of the proposal is the platform InMova TrafficThis system is designed for data monitoring and management, along with passenger information systems based on dynamic displays. The entire digital ecosystem will be supported by a robust cybersecurity infrastructure to ensure service continuity against potential external threats.

 

Marcelo Peñailillo, director of the Market of Mobility de Indra Group en ChileHe emphasized the social impact of the award: “We are proud to contribute to the modernization of the country's railways with a project that will mark a turning point in mobility.” Región Metropolitana de SantiagoThis initiative will strengthen local rail connectivity with the capital and transform the daily mobility of thousands of people.”

 

International consolidation in the railway sector

 

This contract reaffirms the position of Indra as a strategic technology partner in Chile, where he has already developed previous projects of ticketing for Metro de Santiago de Chile, Biotren y Metro ValparaísoThe company has also implemented its tolling technology. free flow in the tunnel of El Melón and digitized operations in the Puerto de Valparaíso.

 

Globally, the solutions end-to-end de Indra They are at the international forefront, with an active presence in highly demanding markets such as Australia, Holanda, Irlanda, Arabia Saudí, México y España.

 

• Implementation of a Critical Multiservice Network.
• Centralized management through the platform InMova Traffic.
• Improving the travel experience through real-time information.
• Integrated CCTV security systems and access control.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Indra's project in Chile

 

What is the economic value and objective of the contract?
The contract is worth over 40 million euros and aims to implement and maintain the communication systems of the new train lines. TAM y TSB to improve connectivity in Santiago de Chile.

 

What specific technologies will Indra deploy?
It will deploy the platform InMova Trafficvideo surveillance systems CCTV system, Critical Multiservice NetworkEmergency telephony, public address systems and passenger information systems, all under high cybersecurity standards.

 

What impact will this have on mobility in the Metropolitan Region?
The project will connect more than 13 municipalities with the center of the capital, facilitating a safer, more efficient and coordinated rail operation in real time from an integrated control center.