New electronic interlocking for parts of Berlin's U2 subway line

The Berlin Transport Association (BVG) and Siemens Mobility have signed a contract for the construction of a Sicas ECC electronic interlocking at Alexanderplatz subway station. The new interlocking is to cover the approximately 3.5-kilometer route between the Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz and Spittelmarkt subway stations. In addition to the indoor system, the scope of order includes new cables, a cable system and around 150 K140 signals (main, pre, emergency and protection signals). The line, which comprises a total of five stations, runs underground on two tracks in a tunnel with a small clearance gauge. The project, which has a total volume of around €13 million, will start laying cables in November 2021 and will be completed in summer 2024.