By signing the contract, Alstom commits to supply 50 Onvia Cab units over the next two years for the MUV 75, a special purpose double-axle vehicle designed for railway line maintenance. The installation of the units will support rail transport safety and will also enable the maintenance cars to fully meet current security requirements. The vehicles will be delivered by CZ Loko to the Railway Administration (Správa železnic).
"The contract is a continuation of our long-term cooperation with CZ Loko and at the same time confirms our position as a leader in the installation of ETCS on-board units. Currently, Alstom solutions account for over 80% of ETCS onboard unit installations in the Czech Republic, " says Dan Kurucz, Managing Director of Alstom Czech Republic.
Onvia Cab is a modern onboard European Train Control System (ETCS) unit developed by Alstom. It is designed for installation and integration on all types of new trains as well as for retrofitting existing vehicles. Onvia Cab is compatible with the latest, TSI 2023 standard at Baseline 3 level ensuring compatibility and compliance. As the global leader in ETCS onboard technology,
In the Czech Republic, the exclusive operation of the European train control system commenced on in January 2025. It currently monitors a total of 622 kilometres of main railway lines with absolute safety assurance and an operational availability of 99.2%. Alstom is the country's largest supplier of the mobile (onboard) ETCS unit.
