ales consolidates leading role in Hungarian transport market

Thales consolidates leading role in Hungarian transport market

Thales consolidates leading role in Hungarian transport market

Fri, 13/12/2013

Thales has signed a contract with Hungarian infrastructure company NIF to equip the 70 km long Gyoma-B k scsaba-L k sh za route with modern interlocking and electronic train control technology. This project, so far Thales's largest in the Hungarian market, will be implemented in cooperation with a local partner, Dun ntuli Kft. The contract has a total value of 80 million, 85% of which is financed by the EU.

The order includes the design, delivery, installation and commissioning of ELEKTRA electronic interlockings for four railway stations on the twin-track Gyoma-B k scsaba section, as well as an ETCS Level 2 centre at B k scsaba railway station. The single-track B k scsaba-L k sh za section will be equipped with ETCS Level 1 technology.

The route is part of the trans-European transport networks, which consists of the continents main axes. Corridor IV extends from Dresden via Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Sofia all the way to Istanbul.

Thales has deployed ETCS solutions extensively both in Europe and elsewhere in the world. Thales is the market leader in ETCS deployment, having equipped 27% of the world's railway tracks.

The ETCS technology is being deployed on an increasing number of routes throughout Europe. This project brings Hungary a step closer to achieving its goal of increased safety and capacity as the keys to faster, more efficient and more attractive rail transport. I am particularly delighted that the strong Austrian-Hungarian cooperation has made it possible for us to establish state-of-the-art solutions in Hungary.

G nther Trummer, Thales Vice President Central Europe & Balkans

Key points

Thales wins a new signalling contract along 70-km railway line in Hungary.

The contract is valued at 80 million.

Thales is the market leader in ETCS deployment in Hungary.

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