Telent and Thales selected to a shortlist of potential suppliers to provide telecoms and security systems for High Speed 2.

Critical Transport digital infrastructure experts Telent and global technology leader Thales are delighted to have been selected to a shortlist of potential suppliers to provide telecoms and security systems for High Speed 2. The successful shortlisting is an exciting next step for both companies who announced in January that they will be working together to explore opportunities in the UK transport sector with an initial focus on High Speed Rail.

Telent and Thales have combined experience of delivering critical infrastructure projects and a shared passion for using technology to drive the transformation of the transport sector. These qualities make the team a compelling new force for delivering digital communications solutions in the UK. Both companies are committed to developing a passenger experience that Britain can be proud of, as well as driving local job creation and investment.