TagMaster Selected by Thales Deutschland for Train Detection System

Stockholm, Sweden, 26 June, 2012 - TagMaster, the leading producer of advanced RFID solutions for rail applications, has been selected by Thales Deutschland to provide RFID systems for use in their Train Detection System. This system will be used as part of the signalling system which Thales is supplying for their re-signalling project on the monorail in Kuala Lumpur. TagMaster’s total equipment value for the project is in the region of 3 MSEK. The TagMaster equipment has been delivered and will be installed during 2012 and includes HD Readers and customised software development.

These TagMaster Heavy Duty (HD) Readers will be trackside mounted and provide train location for the Train Detection System. HD tags will be fitted to the trains. The accuracy of the RFID system is particularly important since it provides information to fixed blocks signalling system and the vehicles have the ability to change direction on the track in some situations.

“Thales is a large and important supplier of signalling control systems and we are pleased Thales has selected TagMaster as a solution provider for their system. Both companies have worked with this development for some time and we expect to see subsequent projects as a result of this co-operation”, says Richard Holt, Director of Sales - Transportation at TagMaster AB.

About TagMaster

TagMaster is a Swedish technology company founded 1994 with headquarters in Kista (Stockholm), Sweden. TagMaster designs and markets advanced long-range radio frequency identification (RFID) systems and information services associated with automatic vehicle identification, rail bound transportations and people access, in order to increase efficiency, security, convenience and to decrease environmental impact. TagMaster exports mainly to Europe, Asia and North America via global network of partners, systems integrators and distributors. TagMaster shares are traded on First North in Stockholm, Sweden. TagMaster’s Certified Adviser is Remium AB. www.tagmaster.com

For more information, please contact:
Richard Holt, Director of Sales - Transportation
Telephone: +46 8 632 1968
E-mail: richard.holt@tagmaster.com

About Thales Deutschland – Transportation Systems Division

Thales is a world leading supplier of cutting-edge railway signalling solutions for main line and urban rail which guarantee the safe, reliable, convenient, and efficient transport of passengers and freight.

Thales has widespread, international experience in all aspects of control and safety technology, network integration and corresponding services concerning technical operations and maintenance.

The product portfolio includes, among others, the following solutions:

• AlTrac for interoperable train control also comprising ETCS solutions (European Train Control System)
• LockTrac for train routing, also including the leading electronic interlockings from Thales
• FieldTrac for field elements such as axle counters, point machines and signals
• NetTrac for network management, disposition and control.

Thales provides turnkey solutions that increase performance and line capacity while reducing operating, maintenance and infrastructure costs. Thales’ goal is to be its customers long-term partner and to help them address major challenges for continual growth.