Kontron Transportation has been awarded a GSM-R project in Spain valued at over 20 million EUR

Strengthening commitment to the Spanish market

Vienna, Austria, April 15, 2025 – Kontron Transportation Spain, a company of the Kontron Group, has been selected by ADIF (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias) to implement GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communication-Railways) coverage in the Medina del Campo – Orense conventional line.

Valued at over 20 million EUR, the project encompasses both deployment and a four-year maintenance period. It is among the largest recently awarded projects for GSM-R deployment by ADIF. The 338 km long Medina del Campo – Orense conventional line is providing medium-distance passenger services and freight traffic.

ADIF, the public entity responsible for managing and maintaining Spain’s railway network — one of the largest in Europe — plays a crucial role in its development and modernization. This project reinforces the commitment of ADIF and Kontron Transportation to enhancing railway infrastructure, delivering high-quality services, and strengthening their collaboration.

The main benefits of this project are enhanced railway services, increased safety and a positive environmental impact.

Enhanced railway services: The infrastructure will be modernized and optimized, contributing to the improvement of the railway service and will increase the frequency of commercial traffic.

Increased safety: The GSM-R technology is of crucial importance for increasing safety in railway operations, as it enables clear and fast communication in critical situations.

Environmental benefits: By optimizing train operations and reducing delays, the GSM-R system will contribute to a more efficient use of energy, resulting in a reduced carbon footprint. More efficient train operations are in line with ADIF´s sustainability goals, such as achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9.

“We are committed to delivering excellence in railway communication solutions and look forward to the successful execution of this project in collaboration with ADIF, reinforcing our dedication to the Spanish Market”, Richard Neussl, MD Kontron Transportation.

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About Kontron

Kontron AG (www.kontron.com, ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been helping companies from a wide range of industries to achieve economic goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial processes, smarter and safer transport to advanced communication, connectivity, medical and energy solutions, the company offers its customers value-adding technologies. With the acquisition of Katek SE at the beginning of 2024, Kontron is significantly strengthening its portfolio with the new GreenTec division with the areas of solar energy and eMobility and employs around 7,000 people in more than 20 countries worldwide. Kontron is listed on the SDAX^® and TecDAX^® of the German Stock Exchange.

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About Kontron Transportation

Kontron Transportation is a global leading supplier of end-to-end communication solutions for mission-critical networks. The core customer segment is railways throughout Europe and beyond. The focus is on systems that produce, transport, and process voice, data, and video information reliably, securely, efficiently, and sustainably. This includes GSM-Railways, FRMCS (future railway mobile communication system), MCx (mission-critical over public networks) with IWF (interworking functions), enhanced radio solutions and radio access networks, transmission networks, private cloud platforms and cybersecurity concepts round off the portfolio. This portfolio also offers selected communication products to utilities and enterprises. In addition, specific mobility products such as validators and fare collection systems are provided to public transport operators. As a driving force in the definition and specification of FRMCS standards, Kontron Transportation is significantly involved in standardization working groups and European research projects such as Morane 2.

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