Alstom has signed an addendum to the contract with the Škoda Group for the supply of the ETCS Level 2 system (European Train Control System) for trains to be built by Škoda for RegioJet. The addendum specifically applies to Alstom's ETCS level 2 Onvia Cab™ (formerly Atlas™) for fifteen two-car electric units and eight three-car electric units for RegioJet trains. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2025.
Given the current progress of the collaboration, the two companies have decided to expand the collaboration by signing a new amendment. This cooperation will increase the safety and efficiency of rail transport, and underlines the companies' commitment to support innovative and sustainable solutions in European mobility.
“We are proud to offer innovative and competitive signalling solutions that not only increase the frequency of train traffic, but also ensure railway safety. Our ETCS level 2 system is a top-of-the-line solution that meets current needs of the railway. This contract confirms the confidence of our RegioJet customer in the reliability of solutions and confirms our leading position in the country in terms of onboard equipment installations, exceeding 700 units installed in Czech Republic," says Dan Kurucz, Managing Director of Alstom Czech Republic and Slovakia.
ETCS is a standardized, cross-border railway safety system already in use in many European countries. The system improves train control by allowing trains to run at shorter intervals and increases safety by automatically braking trains that are travelling too fast or too close together. The upgrade is an important step towards increasing rail transport capacity and reducing maintenance costs, while maximizing safety.
