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URBALIS Communication Based Train Control (CBTC)

URBALISUrban population increase and expansion demands both passenger and environment friendly public transport.

A state of the art communication based train control solution is essential to the 21st century mass transit blue print.

The Alstom developed URBALIS™ Mass Transit Control System is the world’s most complete and flexible system to integrate a networked Communication Based Train Control system (CBTC). Users benefit from a wide range of high performing functions needed to operate subways and suburban commuter trains profitably. URBALIS provides higher passenger throughput, better journey times, accurate station stopping and can deliver multimedia content (such as advertising) onboard. Such service  enhancements are already available. Signalling Solutions can configure the URBALIS Control System for different operating environments, integrating proven, modular, robust and reliable components that bring you the best of CBTC technology. Signalling Solutions utilises worldwide expertise for transit authorities seeking a superior mass transit solution, one that enhances the travel experience of daily commuters, urban populations and visitors. We deliver on-time, taking into account operational constraints without sacrificing system testing, integration, and validation. Furthermore, we can offer alternative contract options, such as a first-class turnkey operation.

The upgrade of an urban transit network may take the form of:

  • Addition of a new line
  • Extension of an existing line
  • Renovation of an existing line
  • Interconnecting lines

Whatever the requirements, URBALIS CBTC technology can help run transit business in the most cost effective ways.

a Balfour Beatty and Alstom company