Indra Sistemas S A : Group to equip the entire Washington D.C. subway network with an advanced customer terminal system

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Indra Group, a company at the forefront of technologies for mobility and public transport management around the world, has been commissioned by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), one of the largest public transportation agencies in the United States, to renew the automatic ticket vending system of the U.S. capital's entire subway network. The purpose of the contract, which will start with a base amount totaling $38.9 million and potentially rise to $75 million with all options included, is to improve accessibility and passenger experience. The project includes the design, manufacture, supply, and subsequent maintenance (over the next 15 years) of new, state-of-the-art Customer Terminals to replace the current Fare Vending Machines (FVMs). A total of 450 terminals will be installed at 98 stations on the five subway lines managed by WMATA, as well as at WMATA's training and testing facilities. With this contract, Indra Group gives a major boost to the presence of its public transportation solutions in the United States, following recent successes achieved with its innovative air traffic, Open Road Tolling (ORT), V2X connected vehicle, and communication technologies. It strengthens the fulfillment of the company's growth strategy, which includes the recently opened manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas, where part of the production process on the new Customer Terminals for WMATA will be performed. "We're delighted to have become a technological partner of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority with this project, as it strengthens Indra Group's leadership of public transportation technology, with which we've secured highly significant contracts worldwide in recent years," said Raúl Ripio, Senior-Vice President of Mobility Business at Indra Group. "Indra is making a firm commitment to the United States, where we've just opened a new factory to develop the next generation of systems for the FAA (the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration) and we're undertaking trailblazing projects for traffic, connected vehicles and much more." "Metro serves hundreds of thousands of customers every day, and we're focused on making every part of their journey easier", said Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke. "These new Customer Terminals will provide a more cost-effective, intuitive experience while supporting the payment technologi...

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