Dimetronic extend high speed signalling success in Spain

London/Barcelona Monday 5th January 2009. Dimetronic Signals, part of Invensys Rail Group (IRG), announced today that the company has been awarded, in joint venture with Thales, the contract to provide the signalling and train control for the 150 km Barcelona Figueras High Speed Line (HSL) which is currently under construction by ADIF, the Spanish Rail Infrastructure organisation.

The contract is worth £43.6m to Dimetronic reflecting 39% of the total contract value. This important order represents the seventh consecutive win for Dimetronic which is now rapidly building a reputation for expertise in the management and delivery of High Speed/ERTMS rail signalling contracts worldwide.

“This really does reflect the good job done delivering HSL contracts which has enabled IRG to win customer confidence. I am particularly pleased that we have been awarded this contract as I believe it endorses not only IRG’s proven technology but our ability to manage large contracts of this nature on time and within budget,” said Jesús Guzman, General Manager of Dimetronic.

Barcelona Figueras project, which follows the recently commissioned Madrid to Barcelona section, is particularly important as it represents the last section of the new High Speed Line (HSL). When the project is completed the new line will join the Figueras - Perpignan section and will allow passengers to travel effortlessly between Madrid and the French border in a little over 3 hours.

Dimetronic will be responsible for providing the interlockings, LED signals, CTC control system, ASFA train protectionsystem, power supply system and auxiliary civil works. The contract also includes maintenance for three years following commissioning.