The company has recently signed two new servicing contracts in the UK and Colombia, with a total value of almost €400m, demonstrating its commitment to growth in the Rail Service sector. CAF currently manages over 150 service contracts in more than 20 countries, supported by a workforce of almost 4,000 people.
CAF renews its commitment to Northern for the maintenance of its train fleet
Northern Trains Limited, Eversholt Rail Limited and CAF have renewed their collaboration for the maintenance of the British operator's rolling stock fleet. The new contract signed provides for the provision of maintenance services for a period of 10 years and confirms the confidence placed by Northern and Eversholt Rail in CAF's experience and reliability.
Northern is the second largest rail operator in the UK. Its network operates local and medium distance services across the north of England, from east to west, reaching Newcastle in the north and Nottingham in the south. Northern plays a crucial role in shaping rail transport in the UK.
Under this agreement, CAF will provide comprehensive technical support, including initial corrective maintenance, spare parts supply, and major equipment overhauls. This collaboration continues a highly successful working model where Northern provides direct labour for maintenance activities, while CAF provides management, technical support and the supply of spare parts and services. Eversholt Rail will support both parties with its experienced and multidisciplinary team.
The train fleet covered by this contract was built by CAF for Eversholt Rail between 2018 and 2020 and consists of 101 trains: 12 four-car electric units, 31 three-car electric units, 25 two-car diesel units and 33 three-car diesel units. Since their commissioning, these trains have played a key role in the modernisation and efficiency of the region's rail service.
This new contract comes at a critical moment, as the fleet approaches its next cycle of major overhauls. Northern has chosen to continue to rely on CAF's services, further strengthening a partnership that has proved effective in optimising train operations and reliability over recent years.
With this contract, CAF has reinforced its operations in the UK and its commitment to the development of the British railways, a very important market where it has won a significant number of contracts. CAF currently employs approximately 1,000 people in the country with production facilities in Newport and provides maintenance services in 14 depots across the country.
Long-cycle maintenance contract with the Medellín Metro
CAF has also signed a service contract with the Medellín Metro for the long-cycle maintenance of 38 units of its fleet. These units have been supplied by CAF in successive contracts since 2009.
The scope of the agreement includes the general overhaul of 25 trains and the intermediate overhaul of 13 trains, confirming CAF's commitment to the reliability and efficiency of rail services in the capital of Antioquia. Each of the 38 units consists of three cars and is currently operating on the Medellín metropolitan area metro, a key system for urban mobility in the Colombian city.
This new contract consolidates the trust of the Medellín Metro in CAF, which has already carried out this maintenance service for the same customer in previous years. It also comes on top of other recent orders placed with CAF by the Colombian operator, such as the contract signed at the end of 2024 for the manufacture of 13 new trains for its fleet and the renewal of the TCMS (Train Control and Monitoring System) for the 80 units that make up its entire fleet.
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