Thales provides communications for Doha's new Metro

Thales Australia

By Jonathan Nally
Tuesday, 04 February, 2020

Thales provides communications for Doha's new Metro

Thales Group has successfully delivered a suite of solutions for the Doha Metro, including Communications Based Train Control signalling, communications and security, and a fully integrated operational control centre.

The company is part of a Metro consortium that includes Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Corporation, Hitachi and Kinki Sharyo Co.

When completed, the Doha Metro will have a total operational length of 76 kilometres across three lines, 84% of which is underground, and 37 stations.

Thales is also providing a fully integrated solution for supervision, telecommunication and security for the Lusail Tram Project in Qatar.

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