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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2014

Alstom joint venture awarded Chinese contracts

Will provide the metros of Chengdu and Xi’an with Optonix, the latest traction system technology developed by Alstom.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2013

Alstom awarded Hong Kong track contract

The project involves the extension of the existing Ma On Shan Line from Tai Wai to the West Rail via East Kowloon to form the “East West Corridor,” which includes seven stations.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2013

Alstom delivers first of 11 Citadis trams to Dubai

Company is responsible for the design, integration and supply of this turnkey tramway project, which includes the supply of Citadis trams, track laying, signaling, communications systems, integrated operation control center, platform screen doors and ticketing system.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2013

Alstom to upgrade Italian rail signaling

Contract worth approximately $165M for the consortium, with Alstom’s share worth approximately $110M. The project is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2017.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2013

Bombardier, Alstom unveil new Montreal railcars

The Société de transport de Montréal has ordered 468 of the new-generation cars, with deliveries expected to continue until 2018.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2013

Alstom's Pendolino hits high-speed record

The 182 mph record was reached as it was conducting tests in the presence and in partnership with its customer, Polish operator PKP Intercity, to obtain circulation permission for the 20 Pendolino trains ordered by PKP Intercity in 2011.

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Newsby StaffNovember 27, 2013

Alstom wins Sardinian signaling contract

Both lines combined are 60 miles long and include 20 stations. The project involves the implementation of the complete railway signaling system for both lines.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2013

Alstom delivers 1,500th Citadis tram

Since it entered service, Citadis has continuously evolved to incorporate the latest technological innovations including the introduction of alternatives to overhead power lines.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2013

Alstom to power Colombia tram for $6.7M

Selected by Metro de Medellín to provide the power system of the new Ayacucho Tram currently under construction. The Ayacucho Green Corridor Tram, which is due to be commissioned in mid-2015, is 2.6 miles long and includes nine stations.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2013

Alstom to modernize Virgin's Pendolino fleet

The contract includes the refurbishment of the interiors, bar, kitchen facilities and toilets. The work is being undertaken at two Alstom Traincare Centres in the U.K. and will be performed over a period of eight months.

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