Ground Transportation

ProRail and Thales sign axle counter contract for ERTMS

07 Dec 2021

The introduction of the signalling system ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) is accompanied by a number of extensive tenders; one of them is the tender for the Generic Axle Counter System for ERTMS, abbreviated GAST-ERTMS. On Tuesday 7 December, ProRail and Thales signed the contract.

Thales’ command and control facility enables rail freight transport in the Port of Huelva increasing its capacity, safety and sustainability

19 Nov 2021

This new platform ensures state-of-the-art connectivity and efficiency in the management of rail traffic with the Mediterranean corridor, the Atlantic Axis and Extremadura.

Centralized Traffic Control System

28 Oct 2021

The CTC 1000 is an integrated solution that meets the continuous demand of Railway Infrastructure Managers for efficient traffic management network.

Cybels KMC Rail

15 Feb 2021

The Cybels Key Management Centre for the European Train Control System (Cybels KMC4ETCS) is a key management system for the European Train Control Standard (ETCS) supporting railway operations. Cybels KMC4ETCS ensures secure offline and online communications within the railway infrastructure.

Thales presents GreenSpeed, a train driver assistance system aimed at fostering decarbonisation of transport

22 Jun 2021

Achieving net zero emissions is the holy grail of the transport sector and rail transport is one of the great hopes in this process. This is so because it is the only means of transport that has significantly reduced its emissions since 1990 and because it continues to make a considerable effort to advance in this direction. Naturally, improvements in environmental protection will not be at the cost of comfort or the passenger’s experience.

Movin’On 2021: Thales high tech for a more sustainable mobility

01 Jun 2021

A NEW STEP FORWARD FOR THE AUTONOMOUS TRAIN IN FRANCE

20 May 2021

Two and a half years after a consortium was launched to develop the prototype of an autonomous regional train in France, SNCF and its partners Alstom, Bosch, Spirops, Thales and the Railenium Technology Research Institute are putting their test train into operation.
At the start of the year, a Regio 2N regional train was modified and equipped for the purpose of the trials by the Alstom site in Crespin (formerly Bombardier). Various sensors, cameras, radars and lidars (laser detection) were fitted to collect essential data for the project.

Thales is committed to the automation of intermodal nodes for ports in its search for innovation in rail freight transport

19 May 2021

The digitization of the transport sector is establishing itself as the best system for its modernization, assuming greater competitiveness and effectiveness; a considerable increase in the sustainability, safety and comfort for workers and travelers. All this also applied to the transport of goods, where the railroad plays an essential role.

Thales launches a new CBTC generation, digitalized and autonomy ready

22 Mar 2021

A new solution that is permanently upgradable, helping operators reduce maintenance costs. SelTrac™ Generation 8 (G8) is the latest evolution of Thales’ world-leading Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) solution for urban, metro and light rail networks.

Reflecting passengers’ top public transport experience priorities, Thales to provide real-time passenger density insights to public transport operators

22 Mar 2021

• Distributed Intelligent Video Analytics – DIVA - is the new Thales solution to monitor social distancing, and to guide passenger when it is crowded. The solution helps alleviate crowding by reducing dwell times, and consequently enhances overall passenger safety, comfort, and travel experience. • Based on Artificial Intelligence video analytics, DIVA leverages the existing CCTV network on stations and on-board trains to provide real-time information on passenger density. • The targeted performances of density accuracy are above 90%. • This new service is in the top 4 of “what passengers really want”.