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In order to modernize the Portuguese railway infrastructure, Thales secures three major contracts
18 April 2024 (Portugal)
Together with partners SISINT and CONECTICABO, Thales has successfully negotiated three large contracts worth over 10 million euros to upgrade the mainline railway in Portugal.
The Portuguese mainline railway infrastructure's quality, safety, and operation will all be considerably raised by these projects.
With many successful signaling system renewal contracts under its belt, Thales is well-positioned to be a major player in the overall modernization of the telecom network.
Source
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/transport/press_release/thales-secures-three-major-contracts-modernize-portuguese-railway
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