Thales unveiled the latest version of its world-leading Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) solution with the release of
SelTrac™ G8.
Designed for urban rail, metro and light rail networks and deployed worldwide, SelTrac™ can be continuously and progressively enhanced to take advantage of the latest technologies.
The new digital architecture supporting G8 marks a recognition by Thales that whilst rolling stock may have a lifespan of 40-50 years or more, train control electronics becomes obsolete more quickly. New train functionalities can be difficult and sometimes impossible to add without starting from scratch; SelTrac™ G8 is designed to solve these problems with its new platforms and architecture, allowing customers to benefit from lifelong upgrades. This includes metro systems operating on previous versions of SelTrac™, as the G8 platform can be provided as an upgrade to existing SelTrac™ systems. Thales Product Strategy Director David Dimmer also explained th
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