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Adif has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its railway infrastructure with the opening of the bidding process for the development of the project for the renovation of the tracks and platforms at the Alcalá de Henares station, as well as the stops at La Garena and Soto del Henares, which are part of the Madrid Commuter Network. This initiative, part of the Madrid Commuter Plan, aims to modernize one of the most heavily traveled railway corridors in Spain.
The renovation incorporates BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology, an approach that promises more effective, collaborative, and transparent planning during the project’s development. Among the main objectives of the intervention are an increase in semi-direct services on the Chamartín to San Fernando route and the reduction of traffic interference. The adaptation of platforms and tracks will be carried out according to current standards of functionality, safety, and accessibility.
The contract for the project development has an initial budget of €2.15 million and a timeline of up to 38 months. It is divided into two phases: the first, lasting 20 months, for project development, and the second, lasting 18 months, for the preparation of support reports during the execution of the works.
The inclusion of BIM methodology in this project is not by chance. It aligns with Adif’s Strategic Plan 2030, which aims to optimize competitiveness and sustainability in managing railway infrastructures. Javier Lozano López, BIM and Digital Continuity Deputy Director at Adif, emphasizes that this methodology centralizes project information in a digital model, facilitating early error detection and improving efficiency.
BIM is not just an emerging tool but has transformed the way of designing and constructing in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) sector in Spain. Tools like Revit, ArchiCAD, and Civil 3D have become essential in the design and modeling of building and civil engineering projects. For Adif, BIM has established itself as a comprehensive approach that enhances the management of geometric and documentary information for its projects.
The integration of technologies like BIM in the modernization of the Madrid Commuter Network not only strengthens Adif’s capacity to anticipate potential issues but also promises to significantly improve operational efficiency and could serve as a model for future modernization initiatives in the railway sector.
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Source: MiMub in Spanish
