Siemens Mobility automated signaling system for metro trains in Taiwan

Siemens Mobility, in consortium with ST Engineering and Stadler, has been awarded a contract to deliver an automated signaling system for metro trains in Taiwan.

Under the electrical and mechanical (E&M) turnkey contract, the consortium will deliver the Yellow Line for Kaohsiung Metro.

The new Yellow Line will consist of 22 underground stations and an elevated station, and the 22.8 km route will inter-connect with the existing metro network. It will be designed to facilitate a convenient transfer to the existing Kaohsiung Red and Orange Line.

Kaohsiung is the third most populous area in Taiwan, with a population of around 2.72 million. The Yellow Line of the metro system is expected to serve more than 40% of the city’s population.

For the new Yellow Line, Siemens Mobility will supply its advanced CBTC signaling technology with GoA4 functionality, enabling fully automated train operations. The company’s automated signaling system technology is already used by many operators, including Paris, Beijing, New York, London, Hong Kong, and Buenos Aires.

Siemens Mobility to deliver automated signaling system for metro trains in Taiwan. Photo courtesy of Joe Lewis/Wikipedia.org.

Andre Rodenbeck — Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure CEO, commenting on the automated signaling system contract, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded the opportunity to provide our best-in-class technology that will help improve the infrastructure and sustainability of the Kaohsiung Metro.

“Our digitalized and automated signaling solutions will allow the Yellow Line to operate with an enhanced level of punctuality, availability, and passenger experience. It will also reduce the hardware employed along the line, making the system more reliable and easier to maintain.

“This important project builds on our leading position in delivering automated signaling systems and further expands our growing footprint in Taiwan.”

The first phase of the new service is planned for 13 stations and one depot in December 2030. The entire route is expected to commence operations by January 2034.