Thales has been awarded the contract to provide communication systems for the $2.6 billion Hyderabad Metro rail project.
Larsen & Toubro, the conglomerate leading the project, has signed an agreement with Thales India to supply Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) and Integrated Communications and Supervision (ICS) systems for installation on the project.
The CBTC advanced signalling and ICS systems will be implemented on all three of the Hyderabad Metro rail lines, covering 72 km of track and 66 stations.
Eric Lenseigne, vice president of Thales India, said: “We are delighted to have secured the first CBTC project in India, as this is a landmark contract being the first of its kind in India.
“To also have been chosen for the supervision systems, already present for 10 years in the country, proves our strength in delivering complete and fully-integrated high-tech solutions for all aspects of urban railway projects.
“These key contracts reinforce Thales’ strong presence in high potential growth markets.”
