The Spanish company Indra has been awarded a contract worth over 40 million euros to implement and manage the communication systems for two new railway lines in Chile, in a project promoted by the public company EFE Trenes de Chile.
The award focuses on the Alameda–Melipilla and Santiago–Batuco lines, two key infrastructures to improve mobility in the Santiago Metropolitan Region, connecting several communes with the center of the capital.
What the contract includes
The scope of the contract does not cover the construction of the tracks, but rather the technological layer that will allow their operation. Indra will be responsible for the design, deployment, integration and maintenance of an integral railway communications system that includes: telecommunications systems, video surveillance, public address system, telephony, access control, passenger information systems and cybersecurity solutions.
The objective is to equip the new lines with centralized operation, greater efficiency, and advanced security standards, in line with smart mobility models.
A priority market in Latin America
The award reinforces Indra's presence in Chile, a country that the company considers strategic within its international expansion. The group already has previous experience in the country in projects such as railway ticketing systems, communications and technological solutions for public transport, which has facilitated its positioning in new tenders.
Fit into Indra's international strategy
The contract aligns with the group's roadmap for the 2024-2026 period, which involves:
- consolidate its presence in markets considered “home markets” outside of Spain
- scale operations in Latin America
- strengthen its intelligent mobility business
In this context, Chile is part of the Latin American axis where Indra seeks to deepen existing client relationships and win high value-added technology contracts, especially in the railway sector.
Mobility, one of the levers of growth
Indra's mobility business has shown growth in recent years, supported by international contracts linked to traffic, tolls, and rail transport.
The company positions itself as global provider of solutions for public transport, with thousands of projects in cities around the world, and seeks to consolidate this division as one of the pillars of its international expansion alongside defense and digital technologies.
Why this contract matters
The award in Chile reinforces three key vectors:
- stable presence in Latin America
- recurring portfolio linked to operation and maintenance
- positioning in critical infrastructures