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Shanghai Metro Line 5, composed of the resignalled existing section and the new south extension, has smoothly entered into full line service at the end of 2018. This is China’s first metro line where operation, renovation and construction were fulfilled at the same time. This great achievement has been possible thanks to the seamless and joint effort from Shanghai Shentong Metro Group Co., Ltd. and TST, the joint venture between Thales and Shanghai Electric in China.

With the opening of the 122 km railway segment between Antequera and Granada, Spain has consolidated its position as the leading European country and the second worldwide, after China, for the number of high-speed line kilometres. Thanks to the opening of this new line, passengers will be able to travel non-stop between Madrid and Granada in 3:05 hours for the first time. Around 3,000 people per day will be able to benefit from the new high-speed train ticket offer that connects Granada to Madrid and Catalonia.

The opening of the 122 km high-speed railway segment between Antequera (Province of Málaga) and the city of Granada is a landmark in Andalusian history.

Drone surveillance can improve the safety of rail infrastructure, either as eyes in the sky or on tracks as the ‘rail bot ’ of the future. Thales optronics, infrared sensors, connectivity and AI are the keys. A must read, now.

Driver Advisory Systems use AI and GPS to give mainline train drivers the data they need to assure safe, on-time and efficient travel.

AI and digital technologies from Thales are making rail transport the sustainable choice.

A digital transformation in rail equipment maintenance is under way, with Smart Infrastructure and AI teaming to avoid equipment failure. Read on

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