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Tel Aviv Metro Project Advances to Selecting Autonomous Train and Systems Providers

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First reported by Calcalist · 29 minutes ago

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NTA has launched the Infra 2 phase of the Tel Aviv Metro project to select suppliers for autonomous trains and systems, following a successful infrastructure tender. The fully automated metro will cover 150 km with 109 stations, connecting 24 municipalities, and is expected to begin operations in about 11 years, serving over 600 million annual trips.

01NTA opens Infra 2 phase to select suppliers for autonomous trains and metro systems.
02Infra 1 attracted 20 consortiums with 33 companies bidding on 65 billion shekels in contracts.
03Infra 2 contracts worth about 30 billion shekels cover trains, signaling, power, stations, and operations.
04The metro will use GOA4 fully automated driverless train technology for advanced safety and control.
05The network includes 150 km, 109 stations, and connects 24 municipalities in Tel Aviv metro area.
06Operations are expected to start in about 11 years, with over 600 million annual trips projected.

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