The project for the electrification of the Mallorca train at the stations between Enllaç and Manacor has been awarded to the JV formed by Siemens, Sampol and Man.
This project will reduce the time of travel by eight minutes and will eliminate the transfer of Enllaç in the Palma-Manacor route, which will mean a greater comfort and quality of the trip for the users of the Railway Service of Mallorca (SFM).
The planned execution time of the works is 12 months, in which is being carried out the installation of 34 kilometers of flexible catenary in single track line of aerial contact line (1.5kV DC), as well as the construction of four substations of traction of 1,5kV DC and five transformation centers. In addition, the installation of remote units of remote control of energy and communications, and a medium voltage ring of 15kV will be executed.
The installation of this technology allows annual energy savings of 25% and a 30% reduction in the maintenance costs of trains compared to diesel engines. In addition, railway electrification, compared to a diesel-powered unit, significantly reduces noise pollution, eliminates waste production and emits 59% less carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere, up to 632 tonnes less per year.
The process of electrification of the Mallorca train network began in 2011, when the electrification project for the Palma-Enllaç section was started. Now, when electrifying the section between Enllaç and Manacor, progress is made towards the final electrification of the Mallorcan railway.
