Siemens Mobility, along with consortium partners ST Engineering and BES Engineering Corporation, has been awarded a contract to deliver the signalling and communications for two new airport stations at Taoyuan Airport terminal three in Taiwan.
Currently the airport services some 45 million passengers and with the opening of terminal three soon, capacity is expected to grow to up to 86 million passengers per year.
Siemens Mobility will provide the signalling system, which will include communications-based train control (CBTC) that will allow for automated train operations (ATO).
“CBTC offers mass transit systems the benefits of greater capacity, resulting in greater availability for passengers, improved passenger experience and enhanced safety. In addition, the technology simultaneously requires much less hardware employed along the line than with traditional systems, hence making the system more reliable and easier to maintain,” said Michael Peter, chief executive of Siemens Mobility.
“This extension is the first step in bringing the entire airport line to operate with latest and most innovative CBTC technology, which will enable a more efficient travel experience in the future.”
Singapore Technologies Engineering’s Electronics division will provide its smart rail electronics solutions including SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), Platform Screen Doors, Maintenance Management System as well as an integrated suite of communication systems. BES Engineering will provide the power supply system.
Siemens Mobility is also delivering soon to Taoyuan City a fully automated metro, including the link to Taoyuan International Airport and the Green Line, which includes 27.8 kilometres (17 miles) with 21 stations. The system also works with CBTC technology, maximising throughput and capacity.
