Thales wins contract in Hong Kong

The contract, awarded by IHI corporation, requires Thales to re-signal the automated people mover (APM) located within Hong Kong international. "Thales will supply its radio-based SelTrac CBTC system for the existing lines and for a planned extension to the Midfield Concourse, which will service a third runway. The CBTC technology will also be applied to both existing and new trains circulating on the line. The project completion is scheduled for 2014," a release by the company said.