The Community of Madrid is investing more than €13 million to renovate 163 kilometres of Metro tracks and step up train maintenance
The Governing Council has been briefed on the contract for the purchase of this equipment, which is intended for the upgrading of several sections. 9,050 rail bars will enable the replacement of components subject to wear and tear from daily use within the infrastructure. The work will be carried out at night, without affecting traffic or passenger mobility.
The Community of Madrid will invest €13.2 million to renovate 163 kilometres of Metro tracks and step up maintenance of its train fleet. On Wednesday, the Governing Council was briefed on the two contracts designed to ensure the optimal condition of one of Europe’s most extensive and heavily used underground networks.
Firstly, the Regional Ministry of Housing, Transport and Infrastructure will allocate more than 10 million to the purchase of 9,050 18-metre rail sections, equivalent to 162.9 kilometres of track, to replace sections worn down by heavy rail traffic and to maintain the infrastructure in the best possible condition in terms of safety and operational efficiency.
This refurbishment forms part of the preventative maintenance work that Metro carries out on an ongoing basis to pre-empt wear and tear resulting from daily use. The works are carried out at night, when the station is closed to the public, so they do not affect either traffic or passenger mobility.
The track is one of the key components of railway infrastructure; it supports the ongoing passage of trains, ensures they stay on track, and contributes to the safety, stability and comfort of train operations. Replacing them regularly is key to maintain the highest standards of network reliability and extend the service life of the installations.
The Metro de Madrid network currently comprises 294 kilometres of double track, spread across its twelve lines and the branch line between Ópera and Príncipe Pío, as well as almost 19 kilometres of single track in connecting tunnels used for technical manoeuvres, and a further 119 kilometres in depots and stables.
In addition to this measure, the regional government is investing €3.2 million to ensure the maintenance of the rolling stock by supplying spare parts specifically for the trains. The project will take 15 months to complete, which will ensure that original components are available to guarantee the reliability, availability and safety of the fleet, thereby strengthening the continuity of the service provided daily by the Madrid underground.
Through these two initiatives, the regional government is continuing to maintain the Metro’s infrastructure and rolling stock in order to provide safe, modern and high-quality public transport to the more than 715 million passengers who use the underground each year.
