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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2015

Alstom to supply trains to the Midi-Pyrénées region

The Régiolis trains have been fitted with specific equipment such as passenger counting systems, dedicated storage space for bicycles and luggage, and front-panel displays showing the destinations.

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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2015

Alstom to extend Algeria's Constantine Tramway

Alstom, which will extend the tramway by 6 miles, will supply the integrated system, tracks, catenaries, telecommunications and signalling, substations and ticketing equipment.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2015

Alstom to deliver 17 trains to Algeria

The Coradia Polyvalent for Algeria is a dual-mode train (diesel and electric, 25 kV) able to travel at speeds up to 99 mph. The train has six carriages and provides capacity for 265 passengers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2015

Alstom’s new computer-based interlocking system operating in Italy

The project involved replacing the previous electromechanical system with Alstom’s latest-generation of Smartlock 400 GP system and other related works, including the installation of electrical power supply, telecommunications, air conditioning, fire alarm and extinguishing, and access protection equipment.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2015

Alstom delivers first Citadis tram to Rio de Janeiro

The vehicles will run on a 17-mile-long, which includes 37 stations, that will be partially opened in mid-2016 in time for the Olympic Games.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2015

Alstom, Bombardier deliver 100th MI09 French trainset

Every MI09 can transport up to 2,600 passengers at maximum speeds of approximately 75 miles per hour. Each train is made up of five cars, each equipped with three large doors on either side to facilitate passenger exchange in the stations.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2015

Alstom to supply 13 Coradia Lint regional trains to Danish network

The Coradia Lint 41 is an environmentally-friendly low-consumption Diesel Multiple Unit that can reach a maximum operating speed of up to 87 mph.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2015

Alstom completes hybrid locomotive for Volkswagen

The new generation of hybrid shunting locomotive will be used at Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant for zero-emission freight transport, making a sustainable contribution towards reducing CO2 emissions.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2015

Alstom inaugurates the first Régiolis train for the Franche-Comté region

With a total seating capacity for 217 people, the vehicles offer increased comfort, with seats featuring individual reading lights and power sockets, dedicated storage space for bicycles and luggage as well as large windows and reduced noise levels.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2015

UITP 2015 in Milan focused on 'smart' cities, technology

Major event themes on the show floor included efficiency, with the bus industry working to improve fuel economy, in addition to the hybrid, CNG and all-electric buses on display. Safety and smart energy usage were a big focus in the rail industry, while a variety of IT companies presented their latest passenger information, ticketing and payment solutions.  

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