Keep Hong Kong Moving : How Thales and MTR Corporation Drive Digitalisation of Metro Systems
Thales and MTR are entering their 25th year of collaboration . Since first cooperation on the Lantau Airport Railway , MTR has trusted Thales to assist in the rapid expansion and digitalisation of its metro systems . As a central contributor to this project , Thales ’ systems in the OCC have played a key role in its success . Driven by data , the multiple systems control components of the MTR ranging from power supply , electromechanical equipment , and the environment facilities within the network . This helps to ensure smooth train services and optimizes power consumption , making the network greener and more efficient while consistently providing an excellent passenger experience .
Through early localisation of its Hong Kong business , Thales garnered a deep understanding of the customer requirements allowing to quickly support local needs . This has been a crucial step in building trust with local partners and establishing a long-standing and robust relationship with MTR .
The partnership now focuses on digitalisation . Thales has been committed to digital technology for many years and has been supporting the MTR ’ s transformation by advancing the rails ’ connectivity and smart capabilities .
The Hong Kong MTR will soon employ Thales ’ predictive maintenance facilities to anticipate technical faults in trackside equipment . Leveraging Big Data and AI , this warning system can pinpoint in advance exactly when and where equipment failure will occur , enabling corrective maintenance to correct it before its failure . This is critical to the continued improvement of services .
MTR is taking its expertise in railway operations worldwide . In 2019 , Thales extended the scope of its partnership with MTR to the expansion of the Central Control and Communication Systems for the Sydney Metro to City & Southwest .
Thales continues to be proud partners with MTR , supporting their ambitions to provide its exemplary service both at home and abroad , and keep cities across the world moving .
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