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Press Release27 November 2025Siemens AGMunich
Siemens Mobility secures landmark contract for digitalizing rail in Chile, Latin America
Pioneering ETCS Level 2: Marks the first implementation of ETCS Level 2 technology in Chile; photo source: Siemens Mobility
In a groundbreaking move for railway
infrastructure development in Chile, Siemens Mobility has been awarded by EFE
Trenes de Chile, Chile’s national railway operator, its first European Train
Control System Level 2 (ETCS L2) project in the country. This advanced system
will operate on the groundbreaking DS3 platform, specifically designed for Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL4)
applications and make this first deployment of Signaling X in Latin America. This
next-generation, cloud-ready signaling platform integrates interlockings,
signaling, and control systems into a centralized, virtualized data center.
Signaling X shows that advanced rail software can run globally on commercial-off-the-shelf
(COTS) hardware — simplifying infrastructure and reducing complexity for
operators worldwide. Key benefits include enhanced operational
efficiency, simplified system maintenance, and future-ready capabilities.
This project involves the implementation of
advanced signaling systems across 87 kilometers of the projects Tren Alameda-Melipilla
(61 km) and Tren Santiago-Batuco (26 km), both in execution. Siemens Mobility
will engineer, supply, install, and commission these systems under a five-year
project, followed by ten years of comprehensive maintenance.
"We are honored to lead this pivotal project in Latin
America, bringing our cutting-edge Signaling X technology to the region
for the first time and setting new standards for railway operations and
efficiency. Siemens Mobility’s expertise and advanced
solutions pave the way for future digitalization efforts, enabling
sustainable and high-performing railway operations," said
Marc Ludwig,
CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility. "We appreciate EFE for
their confidence in our role as a market leader in rail and signaling
technologies, and for recognizing our proven expertise and technological
capabilities.”
Digital signaling technology for Latin America
Siemens Mobility's first project of its Signaling X suite in
Latin America encompasses the installation and commissioning of the latest
European Train Control System Level 2 (ETCS L2) signaling systems along the two
pivotal railway routes. Additionally, this initiative marks Siemens Mobility’s
second important ETCS Level 2 project in Latin America, following the company’s
recent success in securing the region’s largest-ever contract for this advanced
technology in São Paulo, Brazil, which underscored its leadership in innovation
and the strong confidence it enjoys from customers.
ETCS Level 2 is a signaling system that facilitates
continuous communication between trains and trackside equipment, thereby
enhancing operational efficiency. This innovative infrastructure development
includes advanced interlockings, wayside equipment, traffic control centers,
and onboard systems for 32 trains, and will operate on the DS3 platform
specifically designed for SIL4 applications. The communication setup leverages
4G-LTE technology with provisions for future 5G readiness, establishing a new
standard for railway innovation and efficiency in Chile. This technology brings
several benefits: it reduces the number of required interlocking systems,
simplifies system maintenance, and creates the prerequisites for future
expansions.
Customer Services and Strategic Impact
A comprehensive ten-year service agreement ensures continued
support through digital services, asset management, and extensive maintenance
strategies, covering preventive, corrective, and predictive facets.
Furthermore, Siemens Mobility plans to establish a regional software
maintenance Center of Competence (CoC) derived from this contract, thereby
fostering future projects across Latin America.
The railway projects for Melipilla and Batuco are part of
EFE’s strategic plan, using ETCS Level 2 technology as the standard for future
expansions.
Leading in Latin America
Siemens Mobility has established itself as a leader in Latin
America through landmark projects that are driving the modernization and
digital transformation of rail transport. Having built the continent’s first
fully automated metro line (GoA4), the company continues to set new standards
with some of the most advanced electrification, automation, and digitalization
initiatives across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia,
Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Through these projects, Siemens Mobility is
making a significant contribution to the efficiency, safety, and sustainability
of rail transport throughout the region.
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Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, and the use of industrial AI, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make their infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €12.4 billion and employed around 43,400 people worldwide. Further information is available at:
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