(IN BRIEF) Thales Canada’s transportation business, along with eight individuals including Kevin Fitzgerald, Jean-Pierre Forestier, Walter Friesen, Mark Halinaty, Abe Kanner, John Mandelli, Jane Ng, and Thales Canada’s transportation business, will be honored at a ceremony in Toronto on November 3 as they are inducted into the North America Railway Hall of Fame (NARHF). During the event, a painting by Thales employee Jane Hoople was unveiled, which will be displayed at the NARHF in St. Thomas, Ontario. The painting aims to preserve and celebrate the heritage of urban rail and recognize the historical contributions of Thales and these notable individuals. Thales has been recognized for its pioneering work in Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) for mass rail transit applications worldwide. Alcino De Sousa, Vice-President and Managing Director of Urban Rail Signalling at Thales, expressed the company’s appreciation for the recognition and the opportunity to celebrate their history and contributions to rail transportation.
(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 4-Nov-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Kevin Fitzgerald, Jean-Pierre Forestier, Walter Friesen, Mark Halinaty, Abe Kanner, John Mandelli, Jane Ng, and Thales Canada’s transportation business will be recognized at a ceremony in Toronto on November 3, celebrating their induction into the NARHF.
The ceremony included the unveiling of a painting by artist and Thales employee, Jane Hoople, to be on display at the NARHF in the Canada Southern Railway Station in St. Thomas, Ontario. This oil painting was created to recognize, preserve and honour Urban Rail heritage and the historical contribution made by Thales and key individuals.
“As pioneers in Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) for mass rail transit applications globally, we welcome the opportunity to not only celebrate Thales’ storied history and impact, but also to acknowledge the inductees for their career contributions to rail transportation in Canada, across North America, and around the world.” Alcino De Sousa, Vice-President and Managing Director, Urban Rail Signalling, Thales
Media Contact:
Kevin Payan
Thales Canada Media Relations
+1 (343) 997-6542
kevin.payan@thales.group.com
SOURCE: Thales
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