New Traxx Shunter Locomotive Platform
Alstom is developing a new platform for shunting locomotives called Traxx Shunter, according to the railway magazine Railway Supply, citing Rollingstock.
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Unmanned Metro Trains – Mark V
Alstom has initiated testing of the autonomous metro trains of the Mark V model intended for Vancouver, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Center for Manufacturing and Servicing Rolling Stock Bogies
Alstom has inaugurated a center for manufacturing and servicing rolling stock bogies in Kazakhstan, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Contract for the Supply of 60 Single-Deck Passenger Cars
Alstom has entered into a contract with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for the supply of 60 single-deck passenger cars (pictured) at a cost of €285 million, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Alstom has unveiled the hybrid Coradia Continental train for Germany
The first of 11 trains equipped with a traction system from both overhead wires and batteries was presented in Chemnitz, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Northrail signs a framework deal for Traxx Universal locomotives
Alstom has signed a framework contract worth 370 million euros for the supply of 50 multi-system Traxx Universal locomotives to leasing company Northrail AG, including up to 16 years of full maintenance, according to the railway portal Railway Supply.
A line with seven-section trams from Alstom has been launched in Paris
Line T10 spans a total length of 6.8 km and includes 13 stops. Thirteen Citadis X05 lumière trams, measuring 45 meters in length and accommodating 314 passengers, have started operating on this line. It is expected that the trams will transport up to 25,000 passengers daily, according to the Railway Supply magazine.
In Bangkok, an unmanned monorail line with Alstom trains has been launched
The "Yellow" line, spanning 30.4 km with 23 stations, is designed for trains to operate at a maximum speed of 80 km/h, according to the railway journal Railway Supply.
The future design of the Coradia Stream trains was showcased
Alstom presented the future design for 201 high-capacity Coradia Stream trains, which it will supply to Renfe in Spain, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Alstom.
Hybridization of diesel trains is a realistic solution both technically and economically
SNCF Voyageurs is working on obtaining authorization for passenger operations of the electric-diesel hybrid double-decker train Coradia Polyvalent, which has been upgraded with batteries to enable emission-free operation on non-electrified or partially electrified lines, according to the railway portal Railway Supply citing Railway Gazette.
New Metro Trains from Alstom
According to the railway journal Railway Supply, new metro trains from Alstom have begun operating in Brazil and France.
Supply of hydrogen fuel and establishment of infrastructure for refueling hydrogen fuel cell trains
Alstom and Air Products have reached an agreement on the supply of hydrogen fuel and the establishment of infrastructure for refueling hydrogen fuel cell trains in Poland, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Railway Gazette.
