Thales, world leader in electronics, technology and systems that operate in the Defence, Aeronautical, Space and Security markets, was awarded the public tender for the Madrid-Valencia/Albacete AVE on the 27th of June, 2008. Spain's Railway Infrastructure Administrator (ADIF - Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias), a company dependent on the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, awarded the consortium formed by Thales and Dimetronic the Signalling, Telecommunication and Centralised Traffic Control work for the high-speed Madrid-Levante line. For both companies, the proceedings of this awarding principally include the carrying out of Signalling and Telecommunication works throughout the 447 km of rail, along the stretches from Madrid to Valencia and Albacete. This contract forms part of the investments approved by the ADIF to establish high-speed connections between the communities of Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha, the Community of Valencia and the Region of Murcia.
Thales will provide signalling solutions, particularly the Electronic Interlocking System, LockTrac/Intersig L905E, which guarantees maximum security in train circulation. The company will also offer a multi-services' network for landline voice, data and video communications, a video surveillance and access control system as well as the maintenance of all installed systems for a period of three years.
The contract also includes the installation of Levels 1 and 2 of the ERTMS system, as well as the construction of the installations' technical buildings and energy-feeding systems.
According to Jesús Sanchez Bargos, Chief Executive of Thales Rail Signalling Solutions in Spain, "We are very proud to have been selected by ADIF for the construction of the Signalling and Telecommunication installations for the Madrid-Levante AVE, which represents one of the largest rail signalling works. This project strengthens Thales' position and world leadership in rail signalling systems. In addition, the company is also present in other projects underway throughout Spain."
About Thales
Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, addressing defence, aerospace and security markets worldwide. Thales's leading-edge technology is supported by 22,000 R&D engineers who offer a capability unmatched in Europe to develop and deploy field-proven mission-critical information systems. To this end, the group's civil and military businesses develop in parallel and share a common base of technologies to serve a single objective: the security of people, property and nations. The group builds its growth on its unique multi-domestic strategy based on trusted partnerships with national customers and market players, while leveraging its global expertise to support local technology and industrial development. Thales employs 68,000 people in 50 countries with 2007 revenues of €12.3 billion.
Improving the quality of service and security in the transport sector
Thales provides solutions for three main transportation segments: rail signalling, integrated communication and supervision systems and ticketing. Thales offers a comprehensive range of integrated, modular solutions for the safe transportation of people and goods covering all forms of transport: from bus, metro, tramway and regional train networks to mainline (high-speed) links and road transport
Press contact
Thales, Security Solutions & Services
Victoire Le Barazer
Tel. +33 1 73 32 13 20
victoire.lebarazer@thalesgroup.com
Thales, Corporate Communications
Christophe Robin
Tel. +33 1 57 77 86 26
christophe.robin@thalesgroup.com
THALES 2007
CUSTOMER ONLINE
SUPPLIER ONLINE
LEGAL NOTICE
CREDITS
SITE MAP