Thales launches eighth generation CBTC train control system

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Thales presented various new digital applications during a press conference last week. One is a new version of the supplier’s Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) system called SelTracTM G8. This variant has a new digital architecture, whereby the required trackside equipment can be further reduced. In addition, operators have to deal with less hardware and software that will become obsolete over time, because it is possible to implement software upgrades “for life”.

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Author: Marieke van Gompel

Marieke van Gompel is editor-in-chief of RailTech.com, RailFreight.com and SpoorPro.nl, online magazines for railway professionals.

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