Fare collection equipment based on the Station 4.0 model

Description of the project

7723000013 – Acquisition and installation of fare collection equipment based on the Station 4.0 model for the closure of the Metro network as part of the ongoing Accessibility and Modernization Plan

This initiative is part of the technological modernization and accessibility improvement process of the Metro network. The project includes the progressive replacement of existing gates with new intelligent equipment in different stations, within the Accessibility and Modernization Plan.

In total, the installation of 418 fare gates is planned, as well as the incorporation of QR readers in one unit of each bank of gates, expanding validation options for passengers. To date, 386 gates have already been installed, and full deployment is expected to be completed before the end of March 2026.

The new equipment enables validation both at entry and exit and accepts multiple access media: transport card, mobile devices, QR codes, and contactless bank cards. They also incorporate information screens, light signaling, and acoustic alerts that improve the user experience, enhance accessibility, and optimize passenger flow in station concourses.

This initiative contributes to a more digital, modern, and efficient network, aligned with the objectives of technological transformation and improvement of public transport.

Industrial partners

Indra´s rol

Indra participates as the technology provider responsible for:

• Supply and installation of the new Station 4.0 fare collection equipment.
• Integration of the access control electronics within the Metro network.
• Implementation of QR readers in the access gates.
• Adaptation of the equipment to the different validation media (transport card, mobile devices, and contactless bank card).
• Integration with existing operating systems, ensuring interoperability and service continuity.

More information

This project, with file number 7723000013, has been funded by The European Union – NextGenerationEU, within the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.