📋 Tender Overview
Alstom is proud to renew our longstanding commitment to EFE Trenes and to bring our cutting-edge technology to help improve the passenger experience on this line, which plays a key role in improving mobility for Santiagos residents
Denis Girault
Managing Director of Alstom in Chile
Alstom is proud to renew our longstanding commitment to EFE Trenes and to bring our cutting-edge technology to help improve the passenger experience on this line, which plays a key role in improving mobility for Santiagos residents, say Denis Girault, Manager Director of Alstom in Chile.
This contract is a fundamental step toward further improving the reliability and operational continuity of the passenger service between Estacion Central and Nos. The renewal of the agreement with Alstom allows us to rely on top-level technology and a strategic partner with in-depth knowledge of the operation, resulting in fewer interruptions and a better, safer, and smoother experience for our passengers. This positive experience also extends to EFE Valparaiso, on the Limache-Puerto route. The continuity of signaling maintenance with Alstom will be key to ensuring quality and efficiency standards across our rail network, said Daniel Padilla, Maintenance Engineering Manager at EFE Trenes de Chile.
Under this agreement Alstom ensure the safe, efficient, and comfortable operation of the train through the integration of onboard systems that enable control, monitoring, communication, and assistance for both operations and passengers, as well as to deal with potential acts of vandalism. Alstom will also supply spare parts to ensure timely repairs, reducing service disruptions for users
Currently, the service has 22 Alstom XTrapolis Modular trains, each composed of two cars . They have a capacity of 512 passengers.
Alstom Chile
Alstom has been present in Chile for more than 75 years, participating in the development of the countrys infrastructure, contributing to social progress and respecting the environment. Its contribution as the main supplier of Santiago and Valparaiso subways is demonstrated by its complete range of innovative products and services. Economic development has increased the need for urban, intercity and freight rail transport infrastructure. Alstom has expertise in all three areas and is committed to contributing to improving quality of life and safety.
With more than 600 employees at 8 sites, Alstom is present in Chile with its subway trains, regional trains, signaling systems and infrastructure and maintenance services. The company is involved in the countrys main railway projects, belonging to Metro de Santiago, Metro Valparaiso and Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado (EFE), including Alameda-Nos.
To this date, Alstom has supplied Metro de Santiago with the NS74, NS93, AS02, NS04 and NS16 fleets. These fleets will be joined by the new AS22 trains for Line 7.
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