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EAC-350 catenary electrification system and the interfaces of menting a signaling system on the Ugandan railway network.
Section 5N and Section 6 of the Maya Train. A technical study has been carried out on various railway
These actions are part of the construction of the Tren Maya, signaling options to improve the existing network in Ugan-
which covers 5 Mexican states over a distance of 1,554 km da operated by the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC).
and has 19 stations. The route has been divided into the con- Currently, the network has minimal signaling, which limits
struction of 7 sections. Sections 1 and 7 meet at the Escárce- capacity, safety and operational efficiency. The imple- guía de empresas
ga station in Campeche, completing the ring that surrounds mentation of modern systems such as automatic block si-
the Yucatán Peninsula. Mixed traffic, both passengers and gnaling, automatic train protection (ATP) systems, electro-
freight, is expected. Our activities will be centered on sec- nic interlockings and digital technologies was analyzed to
tions 5N and 6. optimize operations and improve safety. Key factors such
Section 5N runs from Cancun to Playa del Carmen, a distance as the required electrical power, reliable communications,
of 43.58 km, and includes the Puerto Morelos station. Due efficient level crossing management and fencing protec-
to the uniqueness of the line, which includes three very long tion are also addressed. In addition, technical, financial,
viaducts, a significant amount of catenary work was required. and operational aspects are evaluated, risks are identified,
The length of the viaducts is 50% of the length of the railway. and specific recommendations are made to ensure the via-
Section 6 runs from Tulum to Chetumal and is 250.56 km bility and sustainability of the project.
long, with 4 stations (Tulum, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Bacalar The study recommends a move towards automated and cen-
and Chetumal), which meant that the design of the catenary tralized signaling, emphasizes the importance of training local
had to take into account the technical constraints of the track staff and ensuring interoperability with neighbouring countries
configuration at these stations. in order to strengthen the Ugandan railway network in terms
of safety, efficiency and competitiveness.
Latin America - Peru The technical solution selected as an alternative in the stu-
In 2025 Consultrans has entered the Peruvian market. Con- dy offers a qualitative leap in the operational efficiency
sultrans, together with the local company CS Cons, has been of the Ugandan railway network, significantly improving
awarded a new consulting service in Peru: Technical Assi- safety by preventing train collisions, optimizing the flow
stance for the Development of Investment Studies for the Su- of rail traffic, and significantly reducing the need for hu-
stainable and Resilient Urban Mobility Program in Regional man intervention through automation. The system allows
Cities and Metropolises in Peru. for centralized control of rail traffic, adaptable to any line
This project, financed by the World Bank, aims to develop with no restrictions on the number of stations or tracks,
key investment strategies to transform cities such as Arequipa, and provides a flexible architecture that facilitates future
Trujillo, Piura, Huamanga, Cusco and Chiclayo. These pro- expansion.
jects aim to improve public transport, road infrastructure and
non-motorized transport options. Consultrans will work with Middle East - Iraq
Promovilidad and local authorities to make Peru‘s cities more Continuing to strengthen its activities in the country, in 2024
sustainable and efficient. Consultrans was awarded a new consulting project for the De-
finition of a recommendation for the service plan, conceptual
Africa design and economic analysis of a new public transport cor-
Consultrans aims to develop its commercial activities in Africa ridor in Baghdad.
and become a benchmark for the development of railway in- The project, financed by the World Bank, aims to improve
frastructure and urban mobility. During 2023, strong alliances mobility, connectivity and quality of life for the citizens of
have been forged with multilateral financing agencies, public Baghdad. Its main objectives are to design a sustainable,
institutions and local partners. efficient and accessible surface public transport corridor;
The company has participated in international processes in to establish the institutional and technical framework ne-
countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Nami- cessary for its successful implementation; and to propose
bia. Consultrans‘ presence in Uganda has been consolidated a viable solution for the World Bank to consider as an
and strengthened as it moves forward with new projects in investment project. These initiatives aim to reduce con-
the country. Some of the current projects in Uganda include. gestion, improve air quality and promote equitable access
to transport, while promoting a transport network that is
Railway Signaling Feasibility Study Consultancy consistent with the city‘s objectives of rapid growth and
The objective of this contract is to provide a technical propo- sustainable development.
sal for a feasibility study to determine the benefits of imple- The scope of the project includes assessing the current state of

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