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The project includes the extension of Santiago's metro lines 1 and 5 by the end of 2009 with an additional extension to line 5 to be completed by the end of 2010. Having previously supplied Control Traffic Centre (CTC) systems to Metro S.A., the project will provide the Chilean capital's rail network operator with the ability to set and confirm routes, manage train moves within the depot and control and monitor signalling assets.

Thales was selected by Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro S.A. after a Public Contest due to the proven metro network management capabilities of SCADAsoft, its expertise in full communication and signalling solutions and the company's 40 years' experience in the global transportation industry.

Thales has demonstrated a clear understanding of the requirements of Santiago's rail network and also has a proven track record of maintaining full operation of transport networks during the replacement process. Having previously worked on communication and signalling supply projects in Shanghai and Paris, Thales was able to provide with a secure, sophisticated and proven solution. With its strong technical knowledge and delivery methodology, Thales will meet the project demands and deliver the necessary upgrades to the network on time and to the highest quality standards.

Olivier Houssin, Executive Vice-President of Thales, says: "Our strong heritage and expertise within the global transportation market has allowed us to offer Santiago Metro a competitive cost-effective and proven solution which should bring the metro network into the 21st century. The project builds on our current experience of working on global transportation projects and places us in a good position to work on further contracts in Chile."

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About Thales
Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, addressing defence, aerospace and security markets worldwide. Thales's leading-edge technology is supported by 22,000 R&D engineers who offer a capability unmatched in Europe to develop and deploy field-proven mission-critical information systems. To this end, the group's civil and military businesses develop in parallel and share a common base of technologies to serve a single objective: the security of people, property and nations. The group builds its growth on its unique multi-domestic strategy based on trusted partnerships with national customers and market players, while leveraging its global expertise to support local technology and industrial development. Thales employs 68,000 people in 50 countries with 2007 revenues of €12.3 billion.
Improving the quality of service and security in the transport sector
Thales provides solutions for three main transportation segments: rail signalling, integrated communication and supervision systems and ticketing. Thales offers a comprehensive range of integrated, modular solutions for the safe transportation of people and goods covering all forms of transport: from bus, metro, tramway and regional train networks to mainline (high-speed) links and road transport.

Press contacts
Thales, Security Solutions & Services, Victoire Le Barazer, Tel. +33 1 73 32 13 20, victoire.lebarazer@thalesgroup.com
Thales, Corporate Communications, Caroline Philips, Tel. +33 1 57 77 86 26, caroline.philips@thalesgroup.com