Hitachi Rail to Deliver Advanced Signalling and SCADA Solutions in Taipei

Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract by Gamuda, the prime contractor for the New Taipei City Government's Department of Rapid Transit Systems (NTCG DORTS) to deliver its state-of-the-art SelTrac™ Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and SCADA solutions powered by ALVEATMfor the Xizhi–Donghu (Xidong) - Nangang-Badu (Keelung) MRT project that will connect, New Taipei City and Keelung City.

This new metro line is a significant addition to the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan system, designed to enhance connectivity and support the region's growing urban transportation needs. The alignment will connect Taipei City and New Taipei City Xizhi District, providing a seamless transit option for commuters and reducing reliance on private vehicles. As part of New Taipei City's substantial infrastructure initiative, the project aims to address the growing demands of the urban populace while contributing to sustainable mobility.

The Xidong-Keelung MRT project will cover 22 kilometers, feature sixteen stations, fourteen trains and one depot, and is set to play a pivotal role in the region's urban transportation network.

Hitachi Rail's involvement introduces innovations to Taipei's urban transit network. The project will deploy SelTrac™ CBTC technology, a modern urban signalling system that uses wireless communication between trains and infrastructure to operate urban transit more efficiently and safely than conventional signalling. This technology will be equipped with the latest features including advanced communication systems, private cloud-based signalling and train control supervision, to improve overall system efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, advanced telemetry and data analytics will enhance automation and enable predictive maintenance, ensuring the future maintainability and operational excellence of the system.

This project involves the implementation of a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system leveraging the product ALVEA™, offering key benefits such as modularity, scalability, maintainability, and cloud readiness. ALVEA™ enables a seamless edge-to-cloud data flow, providing operators with remote access to insights via a unified portal or operational centers, improving flexibility and responsiveness.

This contract builds on Hitachi Rail's successful partnership with NTCG DORTS, following collaborations on Taipei's Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects the Circular Line and Sanying MRT lines. Hitachi Rail's advanced signalling and SCADA solutions will ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations, further enhancing the passenger experience. The company remains committed to supporting future extensions and contributing to the long-term development of Taipei's transportation network.

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