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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2011

Alstom to supply, maintain Polish high-speed trains

The trainsets of seven cars each will be based on Alstom's standard New Pendolino platform. In line with the customer's specifications, they will not integrate the tilting system.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2011

Alstom delivers 3rd generation Duplex TGV train

Commercial operation is planned for late 2011. Among other routes, they will operate on the new Rhin-Rhône high-speed line scheduled to open in December 2011. The entire fleet will be delivered by 2014.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2011

Alstom's Chinese joint venture wins signaling contract

Will deliver the Urbalis CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) technology, which is an advanced train control system that integrates network communications with data transmission by radio.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2011

Alstom to supply German bogies

The first tramways, which will feature energy savings of 15 percent, due to efficient recovery of energy and lighter weight of the vehicles, are slated to enter service in 2013.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2011

Alstom, Morocco launch first urban transit service

The train route between Rabat and Salé will run on a network of two lines that connect 31 stations and extend over a total of 12 miles. The fleet is made up of 19 double tramsets and six single bi-directional tramsets, which are scheduled to come into service in summer 2011.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2011

Alstom, consortium sign $1.1B Italian rail deal

Will supply the infrastructure, including the electric supply systems; electrical substations; traction systems; intrusion and fire detection systems; tracks and platform screen doors to ensure passenger safety for Milan’s first automatic driverless metro line.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2011

Alstom's president announces departure

Until further notice, Chairman/CEO Patrick Kron will be acting as president of Alstom Transport following Philippe Mellier's departure.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2011

Alstom: $3M N.Y. facility investments creates 200 jobs

The 150,000-square-foot rail signaling manufacturing facility is located in West Henrietta, N.Y.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2011

Alstom to equip Algerian tramway system

Will provide a comprehensive service that includes a portion of the civil engineering, all the infrastructure (platform, rails, electrification, signaling, and ticketing), a workshop-depot and the central command post. Alstom also is supplying the fleet of 41 Citadis trainsets.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2011

Alstom to supply Lima trainsets

Will supply the consortium with 19 trainsets of five coaches each. The first tramset will be delivered in late 2012 and is due to be commissioned in 2013.

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