Smiths Detection helpt bij beveiliging cruciale nieuwe spoorverbinding Ethiopië-Djibouti
VITRY-SUR-SEINE, Frankrijk – (BUSINESS WIRE) – De Ethiopische Spoorwegmaatschappij heeft de technologie van Smiths Detection gekozen om de mensen en de infrastructuur op de cruciale, nieuwe spoorwegkoppeling tussen Ethiopië en de haven van Djibouti te beschermen.
Om bedreigingen te voorkomen worden op 16 belangrijke stations, die gelegen zijn langs de route, 39 scanners geïnstalleerd die zorgen voor een snelle, accurate doorlichting van handbagage, bagage, grote items en vracht.
De spoorweglijn van 750 km verbindt Addis Ababa met de zee in ongeveer 10 uur. Dit is een gigantische ontwikkeling vergeleken met transport over de weg die 2 tot 3 dagen in beslag neemt om import en exportproducten te vervoeren tussen Ethiopië en de haven van Djibouti, een belangrijk handelspunt voor Azie, Europa en de rest van Afrika.
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Smiths Detection Supports Security along Critical New Ethiopian-Djibouti Railway Route
VITRY-SUR-SEINE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Smiths Detection technology has been chosen by the Ethiopian Railways Corporation to safeguard people and infrastructure on the vital new railway link between Ethiopia and the port at Djibouti. A range of 39 scanners will be deployed to prevent threats making their way onto trains at 16 major stations along the route by delivering high-speed, accurate screening for hand baggage, larger items of luggage and cargo.
The 750km line now links Addis Ababa with the sea in approximately 10 hours. This is a huge improvement on the two or three days previously needed for trucks to haul imports and exports by road between the landlocked country and the Djibouti port, which is a strategic trade hub for Asia, Europe and the rest of Africa.
“This train link is expected to be hugely beneficial to the development of industry in Ethiopia and we are privileged to have the opportunity to help protect such a strategically significant route. Ensuring that threats do not infiltrate mass transport networks is essential to keep people safe, maintain public confidence and keep economies going,” explained Tony Tielen, Vice President EMEA, Smiths Detection. “It is our most significant railway security contract to date and demonstrates how we are continuing to strengthen our position in the urban security sector.”
Public transportation networks, government buildings, prisons, public places and arenas are all highly susceptible to ongoing threats and attacks from a range of lethal weapons and explosive devices and Smiths Detection’s solutions are designed to respond to constantly changing threats.
The Ethiopian Railways Corporation contract was awarded following a competitive tender based on technical evaluation, reliability and reputation. Smiths Detection’s winning bid included equipment ranging from compact scanners for personal belongings to large X-Ray systems for goods pallets and comprises 18 x HI-SCAN 6040i; 12 x HI-SCAN 9075HR; and nine x HI-SCAN 145180-2is.
Delivery and installation are scheduled for June and July 2018.
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HI-SCAN 6040i
- The most successful inspection system in its class
- Over 12,00 installations worldwide
- Screen personal belonging and bags
- Reliable image analysis
- Easy to operate with fast throughput
HI-SCAN 9075HR
- X-ray scanner for large baggage and freight
- Low conveyor height allows easy handling of heavy goods
- Real-time image processing with HiTraX technology
- Typical penetration: 32mm of steel
- High-resolution detector line
HI-SCAN 145180-2is
- Universal X-ray system for goods pallets
- Dual view for shorter inspection times
- Meets TSA requirements for 1.2m x 1.2m x 1.65 m maximum skid size
- Typical penetration: 37mm steel
- HI-MAT Plus technology for advanced material discrimination
Further details on the Smiths Detection range can be found at www.smithsdetection.com
Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, defence and urban security markets. Our experience and history across more than 40 years at the frontline, enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics.
Our goal is simple – to provide security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends.
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