Thales has been awarded a contract extension by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) to provide new computer based interlocking systems to eight additional metro stations, which will complete the upgrades across all lines of the rapid transit system in Montreal.
The original contract, awarded in 2018 to Thales, included replacing the signaling equipment across eight stations and garages to allow STM to maintain service quality by upgrading their existing infrastructure. This means Thales will be supplying new technology to a total of 16 stations/depots, enabling the STM to improve their signaling equipment while staying state-of-the-art.
This project aims to improve the technological infrastructure of the Montreal metro while accommodating future network developments.
“This contract extension solidifies our strong working relationship with the STM and demonstrates our commitment to supporting the ambitions for Montreal’s metro through our technology solutions. Our strong local presence in Quebec will ensure long term support for the STM and the passengers they serve,” said Alcino De Sousa, vice president and managing director, Thales Urban Rail Signaling.
