Thales, a global technology leader, has recently been awarded a new contract to develop railway safety functionality for the Port of Huelva in Spain. This contract further consolidates Thales' position as a leading supplier of rail solutions for port environments, building on its extensive experience with recent projects at the Port of Bilbao in Pancorbo, the Port of Malaga, and the Port of Seville in Spain.
The main objective of the contract is to increase the capacity of the Port of Huelva's infrastructure and install an innovative new safety system that will allow efficient operation of the rail terminals located inside the port. The 24-month project includes the development of a new centralized Traffic Control Centre (CTC 1000 with Thales technology), automation of track gates, and a Light and Sound Signals system for level crossings, which is necessary due to the type of track and the frequency of train movements.
The new rail safety functionality will improve the safety of rail operations and streamline the movement of goods in and out of the port. It will also contribute to the digital transformation of transport infrastructure, which is essential for economic recovery based on sustainability and efficiency, especially in the freight sector.
"Thales is a major player in the Spanish rail sector and is committed to the digital transformation of transport infrastructure through significant public-private investment. This investment contributes to economic recovery based on sustainability and efficiency, which is important in the freight transport sector,” said Fernando Ortega, Director of Transport Business in Spain.
