IDOM participates in EFE’s railway modernization in Chile with virtual signaling and ATP
IDOM has been awarded a contract by the State Railway Company (EFE) to provide review, engineering validation, and technical supervision services for the Virtual Signaling Control (CSV) project, a strategic initiative that will transform the Chilean railway network.
The CSV project will implement virtual signaling and Automatic Train Protection (ATP) systems across 1,965 kilometers of the EFE network, excluding services already equipped with ATP and the Arica–La Paz branch line. This new technological platform, developed to the highest international standards, will enable safer, more efficient, and better-connected railway operations, with real-time operational data.
Under the contract, IDOM will validate the engineering developed by Alstom, supervise, inspect, and monitor the implementation of the new systems, and assist EFE in the rollout of the operational model, while also providing specialized safety consulting (RAMS) and support in the development of the Safety Case.
The work will be carried out by Alstom, and the first pilot of the system will be deployed on the Victoria–Temuco section by the end of 2025. The project is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of 2027, marking a decisive step forward in the modernization of the national rail infrastructure.
With this project, IDOM reaffirms its commitment to the transformation and safety of rail transport in Chile, contributing to the development of innovative solutions that drive the future of mobility in the region.
