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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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ArticlesNovember 18, 2013

Light Rail Projects Make Inroads in U.S., Beyond

We visit a sampling of projects, from Maryland MTA’s Purple Line, which was approved to be delivered via public-private partnership, to Perth, Australia, where a 14-mile network is being planned.

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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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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2013

Alstom JV wins South African contract

The contract is part of PRASA’s aim to revitalize the rail industry, create jobs and provide efficient, reliable and safe public transport.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2013

Alstom, Italian Railways celebrate 25th anniversary of Pendolino

Part of Alstom's high-speed train offering, Pendolino is designed to run on both high-speed and conventional lines. With around 500 trains sold worldwide, Pendolino is the world's best-selling high speed train, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffOctober 2, 2013

Alstom wins $473M French order

The Coradia Liner, a long-haul train, is classed between a regional train and a high-speed train.

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