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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2010

Beijing Metro with Alstom traction system begins trial run

The traction system for Beijing Line 15, specially designed and developed by Alstom for the Chinese market, is named OPTONIX and allows the train to consume 30 percent less energy than a conventional metro thanks to performance improvements in the traction system and energy regenerative brakes.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2010

Alstom, Bombardier consortium to supply STM

The contract is estimated at approximately $1.2 billion. Bombardier's share is estimated at $725 million and Alstom's share is estimated at $482 million. The contract will enter into force, and the final price fixed using the applicable exchange rate, when the usual steps of funding approval will be completed.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2010

Alstom to provide 9 trainsets for Sao Paulo

The metros will be developed and manufactured in Alstom's Brazilian plant in Lapa, where the company employs 850 people. Delivery will take place by mid-2012.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2010

Alstom hybrid locomotives on course in Germany

Hybrid technology, which can be used in all heavy shunting services, reduces fuel consumption by approximately 50 percent and is aimed at a Europe-wide market of several thousands of locomotives that are obsolete. With a top output of 600 kW, the locomotive has only a small diesel generator of 250 kW and draws the additional power from batteries that are recharged by the generator.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2010

Alstom to supply Citadis tramsets to France

Trams feature platform-height floors, air conditioning, a CCTV system, and onboard audio and visual information. Each tramset will accommodate more than 380 passengers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2010

Alstom to supply 168 railcars to India

The $308M contract includes an option for 16 additional metro cars. The new trains will be equipped with Automatic Train Protection and Automatic Train Operation features. The first deliveries are planned for the end of 2012.

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Newsby StaffJuly 20, 2010

Alstom wins $74M Tunisian tram contract

Will also provide maintenance service for the entire fleet of 55 Citadis tramsets over a five-year period.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2010

Alstom wins $52M French tram contract

The Citadis units are 98 percent recyclable, but their composite materials and improved traction system mean they consume 10 percent less energy than a traditional tram, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2010

Alstom to supply signaling for NYCT subway project

$43M contract covers the renovation and modification of the signaling for it to operate with a communication-based train control system.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2010

Alstom, Transmashholding sign design, production contract

Contract defines how companies will cooperate in fulfilling the approximately $1.2 billion order for 200 passenger locomotives awarded a month ago by Russian Railways to TMH.

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