Italian company Ansaldo Signalling and Transportation Systems (Ansaldo STS) has been given a €100 million two-year contract in its native country.
The engineering firm will provide technical assistance and maintenance and repair and will upgrade systems on the RFI network in Italy.
The two-year contract covers a number of systems, including radio block centres and ERTMS.
RFI is a subsidiary of FS and provides signalling, maintenance and other services for the railway network.
A statement on Ansaldo STS’s website reads: “Ansaldo STS is proud to support RFI’s commitment for the renovation of railways systems and to support the improvement of safety for passengers and the entire community.”
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