Siemens Mobility, in consortium with SONDA México SA de CV, has been awarded a landmark contract to deliver the advanced signaling and rail infrastructure technology solution European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 for the Mexico City–Querétaro–Irapuato railway corridor. Spanning more than 300 kilometers and serving eleven passenger stations, the project is part of Mexico’s federal initiative to modernize passenger rail infrastructure. This milestone reflects Siemens Mobility’s continued success in Latin America and marks its first ETCS contract in Mexico.
Siemens Mobility’s scope includes the implementation of its TPS.plan software, a powerful train planning system that optimizes timetables and rail operations, alongside ETCS Level 1 wayside signaling, an Operational Control Center and backup, as well as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Siemens Mobility will design, engineer, supply, install, and commission these state-of-the-art rail technologies for real-time infrastructure monitoring. Consortium partner SONDA will provide telecommunications, CCTV, and civil works.
“This project, developed together with our partner Sonda, will drive more modern and efficient mobility between Mexico City and the Bajío,” said Liubov Schachtner, CEO of Siemens Mobility for Latin America. “Along with the progress of ETCS in Brazil and Chile, this milestone reinforces our leadership in delivering solutions that transform mobility through reliable technology and a future-oriented vision”.
ETCS is a standardized signaling and control system that enhances rail safety by continuously supervising train speed and movement authority. It replaces fragmented national systems with a common standard.
Additionally, Siemens Mobility will, for the first time in Latin America, implement TPS.plan, a cutting-edge software solution developed by its subsidiary, HaCon. This application enables precise timetable and track path optimization by leveraging microscopic infrastructure modeling to create conflict-free schedules. TPS.plan also simplifies coordination by granting stakeholders full access to the latest planning status, ensuring efficient, seamless rail operations.
A Milestone for Mexico’s Rail Modernization
The project marks a key milestone in Mexico's rail modernization, significantly enhancing mobility for workers, students, and commuters in the Bajío region. By connecting the capital with the states of Hidalgo, Querétaro, and Guanajuato, the line strengthens regional connectivity to Mexico City, boosts economic competitiveness, and aligns with federal goals for passenger rail.
With innovative technologies and taking a leading role early on, Siemens Mobility establishes itself as a trusted partner to shape industry standards while driving efficiency, improving connectivity, and fostering long-term development.
Driving Rail Innovation in Latin America
Siemens Mobility has established itself as a leader in Latin America, driving the modernization and digital transformation of the region’s rail networks. From building the continent’s first fully automated metro line (GoA4) to pioneering advanced technologies such as ETCS Level 2, the company sets new benchmarks for electrification, automation, and digitalization.
Notable projects include the deployment of scalable and cyber-secure Signaling X technology on the Alameda-Melipilla and Santiago-Batuco lines in Chile, spanning 140 kilometers and 46 stations. With these cutting-edge initiatives across countries like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, Siemens Mobility significantly enhances the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of rail transport throughout the region.