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RAM d’Alacant invests €7 million in maintenance of signalling, telephony and level crossings across Lines L1–L5

 

Alicante / 11 February 2026 

 

Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) has awarded and commenced a new maintenance contract for the signalling and telephony systems operating across TRAM d’Alacant Lines L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5, as well as for level crossings on the network.

 

The contract, valued at €7,022,752.88 (including IVA) over an initial four-year period, may be extended for a further year, increasing the total investment to €8,778,441.10 (including IVA).

 

The objective of this investment is to ensure that all facilities remain in perfect working order, maintain the highest safety standards, guarantee service quality, and ensure full compliance with current regulations.

 

Scope of the works

The contract covers:

Signalling systems, including:

• Field elements such as signals, track circuits, axle counters, point motors, trackside equipment and cabinets
• Control cabin and operator systems, including Centralised Traffic Control (CTC), local control posts, interlockings, communications and power supply networks

 

Level crossings, including:

• Class II railway and pedestrian crossings (for vehicles or mixed vehicle/pedestrian use)
• Category IV crossings reserved exclusively for pedestrians
• Operational telephony systems, including:
• Communication between the Central Control Post and stations
• Control desks at stations
• IP converter modules

 

This investment reinforces FGV’s commitment to maintaining a safe, reliable and high-quality public transport network for passengers across the Alicante metropolitan area and coastal corridor.