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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2010

France adds Alstom trains in $188.4M order

The initial contract, signed in October 2009, totaled $1.1 billion for the supply of 100 Coradia Polyvalent trains. The first 119 trainsets will be distributed beginning in 2013, with the total number of trains potentially reaching 1,000 units and generating over $10 billion.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2010

Alstom tests AGV trainset on Italian rail lines

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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Newsby StaffJanuary 6, 2010

Alstom delivers to France

First trainset of the Citadis Dualis went to the city of Nantes. Features a fold-out coupling to meet the latest safety standards, new compact bogies designed for operation at 62 mph and environmentally-friendly materials.

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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2009

Alstom to supply trains to Germany

The 28 Coradia Lint regional trains were purchased for approximately $107.5 million. Trains will start commercial service in December 2011.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2009

Alstom wins 2 Spanish contracts

Will provide signaling equipment and trains to Catalan Railways for a total of $138.8 million.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2009

Alstom delivers 200th double-decker train to France

Trainset is a part of Coradia Duplex range. SNCF and Alstom have signed an investment program agreement to renew the TER fleet with an order of 233 trainsets at a cost of more than $2.7 billion.

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Newsby StaffDecember 1, 2009

Alstom to provide 16 Coradia Lint trains for German railway

Trains, which are diesel-engined vehicles made up of two coaches, can operate at speeds of up to 120km/h. Each train can accommodate 130 passengers.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

Alstom to deliver trams to Morocco

Will supply and maintain 74 Citadis trams to Casa Transports, the public company in charge of the construction of the tramway network in Casablanca.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2009

Alstom wins UITP award for power system

Recognized for innovative product that brings added value in terms of efficiency, service and environmental protection. The APS ground-level supply system enables trams to travel without overhead catenaries.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2009

Alstom to supply French rail

Contract includes a firm part worth $1 billion for the delivery of 100 Coradia Polyvalent trainsets to eight French regions. The total volume may eventually reach 1,000 train sets up to 2021, for an amount of approximately $10 billion.

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