Transports publics de la région lausannoise (tl) and Alstom have signed a brand-new contract for the modernisation of Lausanne’s m2 metro line.
The project, which has been valued at 295 million EUR, will enable more frequent services and increased passenger capacity via the implementation of a new communications based train control (CBTC) system, alongside a mid-life modernisation of the existing train fleet.
The project will see deployment of Alstom’s new-generation, train-centric CBTC system, suited for Lausanne’s existing automated metro line
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Considered the backbone of public transport in the Lausanne region; the m2 metro will be equipped with a new signalling system which will allow trains to operate closer together with more precision, allowing more trains to run on the line, reduce waiting times and support growing passenger demand whilst maintaining levels of safety and reliability.
The project will utilise Alstom’s Urbalis Fluence CBTC solution, which uses a train-centre architecture harnessing onboard intelligence in order to maximise capacity and operational flexibility whilst limiting infrastructure changes and additional trackside equipment. It has been used thus far to modernise existing, fully automated metro lines, improving performance whilst making use of existing assets and enabling phased upgrades aligned with long-term network strategies.
As well as the signalling upgrade, the m2 fleet will undergo a major mid-life modernisation at Alstom’s site in Villeneuve in Switzerland, extending the lifetime of its the metro cars.
The FlexCare Modernise programme will see key onboard systems renewed, most notably the train control and monitoring system (TCMS), which will be fully integrated with the new CBTC signalling, as well as a slew of enhancements to interior areas and a refresh of trains’ exterior.
Marie Icardo, Managing Director of Alstom Switzerland, said:
This modernisation will bring more frequent, more reliable journeys for passengers and help the city meet growing demand with shorter waits and a smoother ride.
By pairing our new-generation, train-centric CBTC with a fully integrated mid-life upgrade of the fleet, we are boosting capacity while extending the performance of the existing trains for years to come.
We are very happy to engage in this new project with tl and look forward to many years of continuous long-standing collaboration.
Finally, the agreement also includes technical support and obsolescence management services, securing continued operation of the m2 line during the transition period and beyond.
All works will be phased in order to minimise disruption to daily services, with most installation and testing activities planned to be carried out during short night time windows, ensuring passenger services can be maintained throughout the programme.
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