SARMIENTO CITY LINE
The project, one of the most important in Latin America, provided for the modernisation of the existing historical Sarmiento line (about 37 km).
Italferr acted as Main Designer for the entire design, execution and support process for the construction of the new Sarmiento line in Buenos Aires.
The work was completed in 2019.
| PROJECT DETAILS |
| A single-bore tunnel approx. 18 km long (TBM tunneling technique) |
| 8 underground stations to be built (cavern tunnelling) |
| Upgrading of surface rail sections |
| 25 kv 50 Hz electrification and 3 electrical substations |
| Signalling with national ATS system and preparation for ETCS system Level 2 |
| Renovation of the entire line superstructure |
| Resolution of road and pedestrian interferences |
| A new maintenance facility for the entire fleet (70 trains) and renovation of the current facility in Castelar |
