The French and Japanese company Keolis-MHI chose Thales to optimize the maintenance and performance of some of the signal and communication equipment of the Dubai Metro.

According to the agreement, Thales will provide on-demand system enhancements, corrective and predictive maintenance, repairs and spare parts for the red and green subway lines and the 2020 route extension. In March 2021, the Dubai Roads and Transportation Authority (RTA) awarded Keolis-MHI a contract worth US$147 million. Keolis-MHI is a joint venture led by Keolis, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) , Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Dubai Metro.

Thales is equipped with a variety of solutions on the driverless trains running on the Red Line, Green Line and Route 2020 extension. Some of these solutions include SelTrac signal technology, telecommunications and automatic ticketing systems supported by Thales Transcity Up solutions and PG600 gates. The company also provides safety, comprehensive supervision and passenger services for Dubai Metro.

Thibaut Paillat, Director of Mobility and Transformation at Keolis-MHI, said: “We are committed to improving the passenger experience and realizing RTA’s vision of world-class, smart and sustainable mobility for the people of Dubai. We are very pleased to work with Thales. The rich experience and expertise of Dubai Metro Network and RTA make them a reliable and suitable partner.” Bernard Roux, CEO of Thales UAE, said: “Thales has always been a long-term partner in the UAE’s urban transport mission. Supporting this vision through industry, innovation and education. We are committed to building a future we can all trust. We are working closely with Keolis-MHI and RTA to ensure that the operation and maintenance of the Dubai Metro meets the highest standards." Keywords: International engineering news, foreign engineering project information

In addition, Thales and Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, have been selected by the UK Network Rail as the main partner of the Heritage Rail Vehicle Pathfinder project under the East Coast Digital Project. The project will focus on designing and testing the technology to determine whether it is a viable technology and commercial choice for traditional vehicles.Editor/Baohongying