DILAX France Listed in the French Public Transport Purchasing Center (CATP)
17 February 2026 News
DILAX France has been officially listed in the catalogue of the CATP (Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public), France’s national public transport purchasing center.
DILAX France has been officially listed in the catalogue of the CATP (Centrale d’Achat du Transport Public), France’s national public transport purchasing center.
This milestone significantly strengthens DILAX’s position within the French mobility market and makes our Passenger Intelligence solutions more accessible to public transport authorities and operators across the country.
Simplified Procurement for Public Transport Authorities
The CATP is a centralized purchasing organization that enables transport authorities and operators to procure pre-approved mobility solutions through a streamlined process.
By being listed in the CATP catalogue, DILAX’s automatic passenger counting systems and data visualization tools can now be acquired without the need for individual tender procedures.
This simplifies procurement, reduces administrative effort, and accelerates access to advanced Passenger Intelligence technologies.
From Passenger Data to Operational Excellence
DILAX’s solutions go beyond counting passengers.
Transport authorities and operators benefit from:
- Reliable passenger data for evidence-based service planning
- Real-time insights to optimize operations
- Transparent reporting for funding and regulatory requirements
- Clear visualization of passenger flows across networks
By transforming passenger data into actionable insights, DILAX supports smarter operational control, improved service quality, and long-term strategic mobility planning.
Strengthening DILAX’s Role in the French Mobility Landscape
Being listed by CATP confirms the technical reliability, performance, and compliance of DILAX technologies within the French public transport framework.
It reflects the expertise of our teams and our ongoing commitment to enabling intelligent, data-driven mobility solutions.
“This listing represents a major opportunity to make our advanced solutions even more accessible to public authorities and operators committed to modernizing their services,” says Fabien Margirier, Managing Director of DILAX France.
A Step Forward for Passenger Intelligence in Europe
The inclusion in the CATP catalogue reinforces DILAX’s growing footprint in the European public transport market.
As part of the global INIT Group, DILAX continues to expand its role as a trusted technology partner for public transport authorities worldwide.
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- Growth expected to accelerate through digitalization and public investment in rail infrastructure
- Positive sales and earnings effect as early as 2024
