Alstom to Add ERTMS on 44 km Romanian Rail Section

Alstom has signed a contract to modernise a 44-kilometre section of Romania’s Craiova–Caransebeș railway between Filiași and Igiroasa. The project will add ERTMS Level 2 signalling, upgrade electrification and raise speeds for both passenger and freight trains.

The project is delivered by the TrackWorks consortium, bringing together Alstom and civil works partner Terna Tourist Technical and Maritime Societe Anonyme. The partnership is also responsible for delivery of Lot 1 works on this rail section.

Alstom will provide ERTMS Level 2 digital signalling, GSM‑R communications, and modernised electrification across the entire section, while Terna will manage the civil works. The contract foresees a 60‑month implementation period.

"By continuing the modernisation of the Craiova–Caransebeș corridor, Romania is reinforcing its commitment to safer, faster, and more efficient rail transport aligned with European standards. We are proud to bring once again our global expertise in signalling and electrification to a major national investment that will significantly improve passenger experience and freight operations. It is our commitment, as industry’s leader, to contribute to Romania’s persistent rail modernisation efforts," said Serban Iorga, Alstom Managing Director for Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova.

Passenger Trains to Reach 160 km/h on the Upgraded Line

This modernization will support a significant performance upgrade for the Craiova–Caransebeș corridor, part of the TEN‑T Orient/East‑Med route. Once completed, the Lot 2 section will allow:

• Passenger train speeds of up to 160 km/h
• Freight train speeds of up to 120 km/h
• Fully modernised 25 kV electrification infrastructure
• Increased transit capacity and improved operational reliability
• Enhanced compliance with European interoperability standards, including axle load of 22.5 t, extended station track lengths and upgraded halts, and accessibility improvements for passengers with reduced mobility.

The upgrade will enable smoother, more reliable cross‑border rail flows and better integration with future modernised sections of the corridor.

Alstom Expands Its Railway Work in Romania

Alstom has been active in Romania for more than 30 years and is a market leader in railway signalling and electrification, as well as a major supplier of metro and mainline rolling stock. The company is delivering projects on major European corridors, as well as the modernisation of Romania’s oldest railway line, Bucharest–Giurgiu.

_{Source: Alstom Press Release}