ARNHEM, The Netherlands, November 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international consulting, design, engineering and management services company, announced today that it will modernize the safety system for the Rotterdam subway network. The company, commissioned by U.S. corporation General Electric (GE), will design and test the safety system and manage the migration from the old to the new system. GE will deliver the software and the installation. GE is working on behalf of Rotterdam Electric Tram company (RET) for a total contact amount of EUR 62 million. The ARCADIS share in this assignment amounts to more than EUR 5 million. The project is expected to last through to 2014, the company announced on Sunday.
The Rotterdam subway system will remain operational during this complex upgrade. The design will take into account that all work will be carried out at night. All new components will be continuously tested before a rail line is put back into operation. This activity is also part of the agreement with GE which in total covers 47 stations and around 55km of double track rail lines which are used by 88 million passengers per year.
ARCADIS has years of experience in rail safety system design. "This is the first time ever in Europe that an entire subway safety system will be replaced," said Michiel Jaski, executive board member of ARCADIS. "Nearly all of the subway systems in Europe have been built around the same period and will also need replacement. A choice has been made to use an existing and proven cost-effective technology that is extremely reliable. With this, ARCADIS again proves its track record in working on these extraordinarily complex projects."
ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in the field of infrastructure, environment and buildings. We aim to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With more than 13,500 employees and more than EUR 1.5 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions.
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