Thales Wins Contract for New Qatar Line

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Thales has signed a contract with QDVC QSC for a delivery of supervision, telecommunications, security and automatic fare collection system for the Lusail Light Rail Transit System. The new tramway will consist of 4 lines, covering around 32 km and serving 37 stations. This will be the back bone of the new city.

Thales Fully Integrated Systems

The new city of Lusail will have an estimated population of 260,000 people and the public transport within the city will play a crucial role. The city will have smooth and reliable public transport and will accommodate up to 450,000 passengers a day.

Thales will provide the a fully integrated state-of-the-art solution that will meet a range of complex passenger and operator needs. Thales’s systems will ensure high-level services such as real-time information, flexible and up-to-date contactless ticketing systems, optimal security of passengers and complete integrated supervision solutions. The contract also includes maintenance and logistical support.