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Newsby StaffJune 11, 2014

Alstom unveils new main-line train

The Coradia Liner can run on all conventional rail networks, reaching speeds up to 125 miles per hour, while accommodating up to 900 passengers.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMay 30, 2014

Contractors: Not Just About Running Trains

Taking a one-stop-shop approach, these companies help enhance services by forming strategic partnerships with local companies and focusing on regional needs. They can also improve fleet reliability and offer technological innovations and safety programs.

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Newsby StaffApril 9, 2014

Alstom to supply 6 trains to German operator

Will also adapt 13 Coradia Lint regional trains already in service so that they can be operated as multiple units with the new trains. All new and modernized trains will be ready for operation in 2016.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2014

Alstom to supply trains to Germany, Chile

Manufacturing 29 Coradia Continental electric trains for Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen GmbH (VMS) in Central Saxony, Germany for $206 million, and 12 X’Trapolis suburban trains for Empresa de Ferrocarriles del Estado in Chile for $96 million.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2014

Light rail vehicle market to reach $11 billion by 2020

The research covers the light rail and streetcar segments in North America — the second largest market after Europe.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2014

Alstom delivers Citadis Compacts to French authority

The first tram will complete a series of track tests by the end of July 2014 to be ready for the commercial launch of the tram service in early September 2014.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2014

Alstom wins Spanish high-speed contract

Company’s scope includes the engineering and project management, as well as the supply of catenary system, 2x25kV traction substation and autotransformer stations including associated traction power control system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2014

Alstom wins Italian tram contract

The approximately $65 million contract includes the design, supply and installation of the tracks, electrical traction sub-stations, signaling and telecommunications system.

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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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