Riyadh: One of the world's largest metro projects

For the first time, Siemens has presented its new Inspiro type metro vehicle for the world's biggest mass transit project. With six lines and a total route length of 175 kilometers, Riyadh is building the world's largest metro project. The Siemens order includes the metro trains, electrification system, and signaling and communication equipment for driverless operation on Lines 1 and 2. The first train is currently being tested for extreme conditions in the climatic wind tunnel at Rail Tec Arsenal (RTA) in Vienna. In spring 2016, dynamic testing will commence at the Siemens Test and Validation Center in Wildenrath, Germany.

During the rollout ceremony in the Siemens plant in Vienna from left to right:
Ahmed Al Sharif (Representative BACS, Head of PR), Sandra Gott-Karlbauer (CEO of Siemens Business Unit Urban Transport), Khalid Al-Hazani (Representative ADA; Director of Architecture & Public Affairs), Alwalid Elekrish (Representative ADA; Director of Construction), Ralph Hasselbacher (CEO of Siemens Business Unit Turnkey Projects & Electrification)

For the first time, Siemens has presented its new Inspiro type metro vehicle for the world's biggest mass transit project. With six lines and a total route length of 175 kilometers, Riyadh is building the world's largest metro project. The Siemens order includes the metro trains, electrification system, and signaling and communication equipment for driverless operation on Lines 1 and 2. The first train is currently being tested for extreme conditions in the climatic wind tunnel at Rail Tec Arsenal (RTA) in Vienna. In spring 2016, dynamic testing will commence at the Siemens Test and Validation Center in Wildenrath, Germany.

During the rollout ceremony in the Siemens plant in Vienna from left to right:
Ahmed Al Sharif (Representative BACS, Head of PR), Mohammed Al Meshal (Representative ADA, Digital & Social Media Manager), Alwalid Elekrish (Representative ADA; Director of Construction), Abdullah Allohaidan (Vertreter ADA, Project Manager of Line 1&2), Ralph Hasselbacher (CEO of Siemens Business Unit Turnkey Projects & Electrification), Khalid Al-Hazani (Representative ADA; Director of Architecture & Public Affairs), Sandra Gott-Karlbauer (CEO of Siemens Business Unit Urban Transport)

Siemens is to supply 67 Inspiro type metro trains. These trains with their all-aluminum car bodies are designed to run on standard-gauge track at a top speed of 90 km/h. The 2 and 4-car train configurations have been designed with the region's climate in mind. One such feature is a more powerful air conditioning system, capable of delivering sufficient cooling capacity even in extreme heat. In addition, the bogies, traction drive, brakes and doors have been fitted with special seals and filters in order to prevent the ingress of sand.

During the rollout ceremony in the Siemens plant in Vienna from left to right:
Sandra Gott-Karlbauer (CEO of Siemens Business Unit Urban Transport), Abdullah Allohaidan (Representative ADA, Project Manager of Line 1&2), Ahmed Al Sharif (Vertreter BACS, Head of PR), Abdullah Allohaidan (Representative ADA, Project Manager of Line 1&2), Ralph Hasselbacher (CEO of Siemens Business Unit Turnkey Projects & Electrification), Alwalid Elekrish (Representative ADA; Director of Construction ), Khalid Al-Hazani (Representative ADA; Director of Architecture & Public Affairs)

"Our project teams in Vienna and Saudi Arabia poured all their heart and soul into the development and completion of the first train which is specially equipped for the extreme climatic conditions in Riyadh. So we are especially proud to be the first of the three consortia to present our vehicle to the public," says Jochen Eickholt, CEO of Siemens Mobility. The first train is currently being tested for extreme conditions in the climatic wind tunnel at Rail Tec Arsenal (RTA) in Vienna. In spring 2016, dynamic testing will commence at the Siemens Test and Validation Center in Wildenrath, Germany.

In the picture: Rollout ceremony of the first metro for Riyadh in the Siemens plant in Vienna

"Our project teams in Vienna and Saudi Arabia poured all their heart and soul into the development and completion of the first train which is specially equipped for the extreme climatic conditions in Riyadh. So we are especially proud to be the first of the three consortia to present our vehicle to the public," says Jochen Eickholt, CEO of Siemens Mobility. The first train is currently being tested for extreme conditions in the climatic wind tunnel at Rail Tec Arsenal (RTA) in Vienna. In spring 2016, dynamic testing will commence at the Siemens Test and Validation Center in Wildenrath, Germany.

In the picture: Rollout ceremony of the first metro for Riyadh in the Siemens plant in Vienna

"Our project teams in Vienna and Saudi Arabia poured all their heart and soul into the development and completion of the first train which is specially equipped for the extreme climatic conditions in Riyadh. So we are especially proud to be the first of the three consortia to present our vehicle to the public," says Jochen Eickholt, CEO of Siemens Mobility. The first train is currently being tested for extreme conditions in the climatic wind tunnel at Rail Tec Arsenal (RTA) in Vienna. In spring 2016, dynamic testing will commence at the Siemens Test and Validation Center in Wildenrath, Germany.

In the picture: Rollout ceremony of the first metro for Riyadh in the Siemens plant in Vienna

Siemens is to supply 67 Inspiro type metro trains. These trains with their all-aluminum car bodies are designed to run on standard-gauge track at a top speed of 90 km/h. The 2 and 4-car train configurations have been designed with the region's climate in mind. One such feature is a more powerful air conditioning system, capable of delivering sufficient cooling capacity even in extreme heat. In addition, the bogies, traction drive, brakes and doors have been fitted with special seals and filters in order to prevent the ingress of sand.

In the picture: Rollout ceremony of the first metro for Riyadh in the Siemens plant in Vienna

Siemens is to supply 67 Inspiro type metro trains. These trains with their all-aluminum car bodies are designed to run on standard-gauge track at a top speed of 90 km/h. The 2 and 4-car train configurations have been designed with the region's climate in mind. One such feature is a more powerful air conditioning system, capable of delivering sufficient cooling capacity even in extreme heat. In addition, the bogies, traction drive, brakes and doors have been fitted with special seals and filters in order to prevent the ingress of sand.

In the picture: Rollout ceremony of the first metro for Riyadh in the Siemens plant in Vienna

Siemens is to supply 67 Inspiro type metro trains. These trains with their all-aluminum car bodies are designed to run on standard-gauge track at a top speed of 90 km/h. The 2 and 4-car train configurations have been designed with the region's climate in mind. One such feature is a more powerful air conditioning system, capable of delivering sufficient cooling capacity even in extreme heat. In addition, the bogies, traction drive, brakes and doors have been fitted with special seals and filters in order to prevent the ingress of sand.

In the picture: Rollout ceremony of the first metro for Riyadh in the Siemens plant in Vienna

With six lines and a total route length of 175 kilometers, Riyadh is planning the world's largest subway project. Siemens is to supply the entire turnkey system for two driverless metro lines in the capital of Saudi Arabia. The five-million city is looking for sustainable solutions for its local traffic problems. Because Riyadh is growing rapidly: since 1990, the population has doubled to more than five million inhabitants. Siemens equips Lines 1 and 2 of the six lines with Inspiro metro trains, the electrification and the signaling and communication systems for driverless operation.

Siemens is to supply the entire turnkey system for two driverless metro lines in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. The company equips Lines 1 and 2 of the six lines with Inspiro metro trains, the electrification and the signaling and communication systems for driverless operation.

For a total of 1.5 billion euros, Siemens is to supply a turnkey rail system for two driverless metro lines in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. With six lines and a length of 175 kilometers is an ultramodern metro system with six lines and a length of 175 kilometers to be built. Siemens equips Lines 1 and 2 of the six lines with Inspiro metro trains, the electrification and the signaling and communication systems for driverless operation.

Siemens is to supply the entire turnkey system for two driverless metro lines in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. The company equips Lines 1 and 2 of the six lines with Inspiro metro trains, the electrification and the signaling and communication systems for driverless operation.

The first driverless trains have entered service on the Paris Metro's oldest line, equipped with the fully automatic Trainguard MT CBTC train protection system from Siemens on November 3rd, 2011. Metro Line 1 is steeped in tradition and is at the same time the French capital's most heavily frequented line. It connects the east and west of the city along 17 kilometers of track and carries up to 725 000 passengers every day. The trackside operations control system and the complete telecommunications were installed without disrupting services. Modification of vehicles and setting up the operations control center was also carried out by the rail automation unit of Siemens, who was awarded the order by the Paris transit authority RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens), in November 2005.
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In the capital Algiers inaugurated the first metro line. Siemens, as the consortium leader, delivered the complete rail system as a turnkey project. The Siemens scope of supply comprised the automatic train control system Trainguard MT CBTC, the radio communication system Airlink and the train location system Digiloc. Siemens also installed the telecommunication system, the traction power supply, the trackworks and the ticket vending system. The operations control center was also equipped with technology from Siemens. The company was also responsible for the project management and the entire project planning. Consortium partners were Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) and Vinci Construction.

Beginning of November 2011 the first driverless trains have entered service on the Paris Metro's oldest line, equipped with the fully automatic Trainguard MT train protection system from Siemens. Metro Line 1 is steeped in tradition and is at the same time the French capital's most heavily frequented line. It connects the east and west of the city along 17 kilometers of track and carries up to 725 000 passengers every day.

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Beginning of November 2011 the first driverless trains have entered service on the Paris Metro's oldest line, equipped with the fully automatic Trainguard MT train protection system from Siemens. Metro Line 1 is steeped in tradition and is at the same time the French capital's most heavily frequented line. It connects the east and west of the city along 17 kilometers of track and carries up to 725 000 passengers every day.

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Beginning of November 2011 the first driverless trains have entered service on the Paris Metro's oldest line, equipped with the fully automatic Trainguard MT train protection system from Siemens. The modernized operations control center for Line 1 was commissioned in May 2010 and took over all monitoring and control functions for vehicle movements on the line, as well as traction power control functions.

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The first driverless trains have entered service on the Paris Metro's oldest line, equipped with the fully automatic Trainguard MT CBTC train protection system from Siemens on November 3rd, 2011. Metro Line 1 is steeped in tradition and is at the same time the French capital's most heavily frequented line. It connects the east and west of the city along 17 kilometers of track and carries up to 725 000 passengers every day. The trackside operations control system and the complete telecommunications were installed without disrupting services. Modification of vehicles and setting up the operations control center was also carried out by the rail automation unit of Siemens, who was awarded the order by the Paris transit authority RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens), in November 2005.

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Siemens has equipped metro line L9 in Barcelona with Trainguard MT CBTC, a system which brings the Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) technology and enables a driverless operation. This means that Line 9 is the first driverless metro line in Spain. The scope of supply included both wayside and on-board equipment which runs the train in full automation, in perfect safety and without attendant personnel.

Siemens has equipped metro line L9 in Barcelona with Trainguard MT CBTC, a system which brings the Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) technology and enables a driverless operation. This means that Line 9 is the first driverless metro line in Spain. The scope of supply included both wayside and on-board equipment which runs the train in full automation, in perfect safety and without attendant personnel.

Mass transit places special demands on operations control systems. Passengers expect short headways and interchange times, many stops and up-to-date information at all times. With operations control systems, the operation of railways is centrally monitored and controlled. Ergonomic user interfaces and integrated automation functions allow optimum handling and efficient operations management on lines and at stations. The Siemens operation control center displays all up-to-the-minute train and line data and status indications of the overall system.

As consortium leader Siemens installed in Barcelona Trainguard MT CBTC, a system which brings the Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) technology and enables a driverless operation. The scope of supply included both wayside and on-board equipment which runs the train in full automation, in perfect safety and without attendant personnel. Vicos CBTC was also installed for automatic traffic supervision – a product specially designed for CBTC technology. Siemens' service-proven FTGS track circuits solution will be used for track vacancy detection. The relay interlocking Westrace was supplied by Dimetronics. The operation control center, including the SCADA and communication systems, comes from EMTE sistemas, one of Siemens' major subcontractors.

Siemens has equipped metro line L9 in Barcelona with Trainguard MT CBTC, a system which brings the Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) technology and enables a driverless operation. This means that Line 9 is the first driverless metro line in Spain. The scope of supply included both wayside and on-board equipment which runs the train in full automation, in perfect safety and without attendant personnel.

Siemens has equipped metro line L9 in Barcelona with Trainguard MT CBTC, a system which brings the Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) technology and enables a driverless operation. This means that Line 9 is the first driverless metro line in Spain. The scope of supply included both wayside and on-board equipment which runs the train in full automation, in perfect safety and without attendant personnel.

Siemens has equipped metro line L9 in Barcelona with Trainguard MT CBTC, a system which brings the Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) technology and enables a driverless operation. This means that Line 9 is the first driverless metro line in Spain. The scope of supply included both wayside and on-board equipment which runs the train in full automation, in perfect safety and without attendant personnel.

In the capital Algiers inaugurated the first metro line. Siemens, as the consortium leader, delivered the complete rail system as a turnkey project. The Siemens scope of supply comprised the automatic train control system Trainguard MT CBTC, the radio communication system Airlink and the train location system Digiloc. Siemens also installed the telecommunication system, the traction power supply, the trackworks and the ticket vending system. The operations control center was also equipped with technology from Siemens. The company was also responsible for the project management and the entire project planning. Consortium partners were Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) and Vinci Construction.

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The Siemens operation control center displays all up-to-the-minute train and line data and status indications of the overall system. In the capital Algiers Siemens, as the consortium leader, delivered the complete rail system as a turnkey project. The Siemens scope of supply comprised the automatic train control system Trainguard MT CBTC, the radio communication system Airlink and the train location system Digiloc. Siemens also installed the telecommunication system, the traction power supply, the trackworks and the ticket vending system. The company was also responsible for the project management and the entire project planning. Consortium partners were Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) and Vinci Construction.

The Siemens operation control center displays all up-to-the-minute train and line data and status indications of the overall system. In the capital Algiers Siemens, as the consortium leader, delivered the complete rail system as a turnkey project. The Siemens scope of supply comprised the automatic train control system Trainguard MT CBTC, the radio communication system Airlink and the train location system Digiloc. Siemens also installed the telecommunication system, the traction power supply, the trackworks and the ticket vending system. The company was also responsible for the project management and the entire project planning. Consortium partners were Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) and Vinci Construction.

The Siemens operation control center displays all up-to-the-minute train and line data and status indications of the overall system. In the capital Algiers Siemens, as the consortium leader, delivered the complete rail system as a turnkey project. The Siemens scope of supply comprised the automatic train control system Trainguard MT CBTC, the radio communication system Airlink and the train location system Digiloc. Siemens also installed the telecommunication system, the traction power supply, the trackworks and the ticket vending system. The company was also responsible for the project management and the entire project planning. Consortium partners were Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) and Vinci Construction.

In the capital Algiers inaugurated the first metro line. Siemens, as the consortium leader, delivered the complete rail system as a turnkey project. The Siemens scope of supply comprised the automatic train control system Trainguard MT CBTC, the radio communication system Airlink and the train location system Digiloc. Siemens also installed the telecommunication system, the traction power supply, the trackworks and the ticket vending system. The operations control center was also equipped with technology from Siemens. The company was also responsible for the project management and the entire project planning. Consortium partners were Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) and Vinci Construction.

Presspicture: RATP

In the capital Algiers inaugurated the first metro line. Siemens, as the consortium leader, delivered the complete rail system as a turnkey project. The Siemens scope of supply comprised the automatic train control system Trainguard MT CBTC, the radio communication system Airlink and the train location system Digiloc. Siemens also installed the telecommunication system, the traction power supply, the trackworks and the ticket vending system. The operations control center was also equipped with technology from Siemens. The company was also responsible for the project management and the entire project planning. Consortium partners were Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) and Vinci Construction.

Presspicture: RATP

In the capital Algiers inaugurated the first metro line. Siemens, as the consortium leader, delivered the complete rail system as a turnkey project. The Siemens scope of supply comprised the automatic train control system Trainguard MT CBTC, the radio communication system Airlink and the train location system Digiloc. Siemens also installed the telecommunication system, the traction power supply, the trackworks and the ticket vending system. The operations control center was also equipped with technology from Siemens. The company was also responsible for the project management and the entire project planning. Consortium partners were Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) and Vinci Construction.

In the capital Algiers inaugurated the first metro line. Siemens, as the consortium leader, delivered the complete rail system as a turnkey project. The Siemens scope of supply comprised the automatic train control system Trainguard MT CBTC, the radio communication system Airlink and the train location system Digiloc. Siemens also installed the telecommunication system, the traction power supply, the trackworks and the ticket vending system. The operations control center was also equipped with technology from Siemens. The company was also responsible for the project management and the entire project planning. Consortium partners were Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A. (CAF) and Vinci Construction.

The first driverless trains have entered service on the Paris Metro's oldest line, equipped with the fully automatic Trainguard MT CBTC train protection system from Siemens on November 3rd, 2011. Metro Line 1 is steeped in tradition and is at the same time the French capital's most heavily frequented line. It connects the east and west of the city along 17 kilometers of track and carries up to 725 000 passengers every day. From left to right: Mr Pierre Mongin, CEO of RATP Group (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens), Mrs Nathalie Koscuizko-Morizet, Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing and Mr Jean-Pol Huchon, President of the île de France Region and CEO of STIF (Paris region transport authority).

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The first metro line in the Algerian capital, Algiers, has been in trial operation since the beginning of September. After five years of construction the Algerian Minister of Transport Amar Tou opened the first completed section of Line 1 for testing. No passengers will be on board the trains, but all technical sequences will be tested under real-life operating conditions. This will enable final system adjustments to be carried out before the operating company RATP El Djazaïr, a subsidiary of Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP), can inaugurate revenue service on the line by the end of the year.

The first metro line in the Algerian capital has been in trail operation under real-life operating conditions since September 2011.