Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Systems in Hamburg Metro
The successful testing of a radio-based train control system has been reported in the Hamburg Metro, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Alstom.
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Design of Spirit Trams by Alstom
Alstom has unveiled the design of Spirit trams for Quebec, according to the railway magazine Railway Supply, citing Rollingstock.
Alstom plans to invest up to 100 million euros in the creation of service centers in Kazakhstan
Andrew DeLeone, President of Alstom for the regions of Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, announced this during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smayilov, according to Railway Supply portal citing Alstom.
Supply of 130 Citadis trams by Alstom
The French engineering conglomerate and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) have signed a contract for the delivery of 130 low-floor Citadis trams, with a total value of $667 million, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Alstom.
Alstom offers the lowest price in the competition to supply 100 aluminum-bodied electric trains in India
It is expected that Alstom will begin manufacturing the trains at the Indian Railways (IR) facilities in Sonipat, Haryana
WMATA unveils interior design for future Series 8000 metro trains
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has revealed the interior design for its upcoming Series 8000 metro trains. The Series 8000 trains are planned to be launched in 2026, according to the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Rollingstock.
Launch of Avelia Liberty high-speed trains by Alstom
The launch of Avelia Liberty high-speed trains by Alstom in the United States is once again being delayed. The new fleet for the Acela service is now planned to be put into operation in spring 2024, deviating from the initial schedule by 3 years, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Rollingstock.
Alstom is implementing a new traction system in China
Currently, trial operations are being conducted in the city of Chengdu with passengers. The project is based on earlier tests using the new traction technology in Sweden, as reported by the railway magazine Railway Supply, citing Alstom. The new traction system has been installed on a demonstration train running on Line 7 Chengdu in 2023, Alstom.
Alstom to develop the first automated metro system in Romania
The first line of the new metro will include 19 underground stations and stretch for 21 km upon completion after 8 years of construction, according to Railway Supply magazine citing Alstom.
Alstom plans to conduct tests of the Coradia iLint hydrogen train
According to Tamer Salama, Managing Director of Alstom's Gulf countries division, the company is currently in negotiations to deliver the train to the country by the end of this year, as reported by the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Alstom.
Production of hydrogen fuel cells for transportation in France
Inocel, a company based in Belfort, plans to begin serial production of 300 kW fuel cells in 2024 on a site spanning over 15,000 square meters. This information was reported by the railway magazine Railway Supply, citing Rollingstock.
Alstom signed a two-year contract with the Pomeranian Metropolitan Railway
Alstom will provide a comprehensive service for the maintenance, current repairs and periodic inspections of railway traffic control devices manufactured by the Alstom ZWUS plant. This is the fourth consecutive maintenance contract and thus the continuation of the positive cooperation between the two organizations that has been ongoing since 2016, Railway Supply reports citing Nakolei.
