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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2011

Alstom's Chinese joint venture wins signaling contract

Will deliver the Urbalis CBTC (Communications Based Train Control) technology, which is an advanced train control system that integrates network communications with data transmission by radio.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2011

Alstom: $3M N.Y. facility investments creates 200 jobs

The 150,000-square-foot rail signaling manufacturing facility is located in West Henrietta, N.Y.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2011

Alstom to equip Algerian tramway system

Will provide a comprehensive service that includes a portion of the civil engineering, all the infrastructure (platform, rails, electrification, signaling, and ticketing), a workshop-depot and the central command post. Alstom also is supplying the fleet of 41 Citadis trainsets.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2011

SEPTA intermodal center receives $3.98M grant

The agency will use the funds to renovate the historic Wayne Junction Intermodal Facility. Will include upgrades to power, signaling and tracks, ADA accommodations, and new elevators.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2011

Alstom joint ventures to provide traction, signaling in China

Beijing Line 6, which represents the longest metro line in construction in Beijing, runs through the city, starting from Wuluju in the West to Tongzhou New Town in the East. The entry into commercial service of Beijing Line 6 Phase 1 is planned in 2012.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2011

Ansaldo to equip Kawasaki, Bombardier cars with cab signaling

Bombardier Transportation will provide 100 multilevel vehicles to New Jersey Transit. Kawasaki Railcar Inc. is supplying Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority with 364 vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2011

MARTA selects Alstom for signaling

Will implement a seamlessly integrated operational platform that will direct train movement, control traction power, and monitor station and other auxiliary functions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Alstom equips Luxembourg with $17M signaling system

Will install 19 locomotives and 22 double-deck electric multiple units in the Luxembourg Railways fleet with its Atlas ERTMS solution. The newly equipped trains will be put into service in 2012.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2010

Chicago Transit to pilot 'Train Tracker'

Estimated arrival times will be generated through a combination of scheduling information and data collected by the CTA's QuickTrak program, which monitors signaling systems and indicates when a portion of track is occupied by a train.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2010

Bombardier unit to buy Russian signaling co.

Initially, BT Signaling B.V. will purchase a 25 percent stake in Elteza. Following further approval, BT Signaling B.V. will increase its stake to nearly 50 percent. RZD will remain the majority shareholder.

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