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Alstom manufactured all the cars under a $46.5 million contract and came into service in anticipation of summer crowds for soccer and baseball.
Read More →The confirmed part of the contract covers the delivery of 44 trains for a sum of over $587 million, which may be supplemented by options exercised for a total of up to 410 trains.
Read More →Both agreements, signed with China's Ministry of Railways, are aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership in the development of various products and systems, including rolling stock and signaling solutions applied in mainline and regional railways for the market in China and internationally.
Read More →The purchase of additional rolling stock is part of NJ TRANSIT’s continuing efforts to create a more modern, efficient, and reliable fleet to serve passengers traveling within the state and commuting to New York City and Philadelphia.
Read More →The Alstom-led consortium “Grupo de Empresas,” together with Colas Rail and Thales, subcontracted by Consorcio Linea 2, is responsible for the project, including engineering, integration, and commissioning of the electromechanical works on a turnkey basis.
Read More →The contract has an order value of about $208.5 million (USD) in total, with the first trains going into commercial service in late 2010.
Read More →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.
Read More →The Urbalis solution will significantly increase train frequency and transport capacity while ensuring optimal safety, flexible operations and heightened passenger comfort, according to Alstom.
Read More →Alstom will begin speed runs on Jan. 14 and will also carry out tests to validate and approve signaling and safety equipment prior to approving the AGV series for NTV.
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