Cambridge resignalling project: Alstom completes C3R Phase Two
The Cambridge resignalling project has reached a major milestone as Alstom completed Phase Two of the Cambridge Resignalling, Relock and Recontrol (C3R) programme.
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Alstom Plattsburgh contract ratified in first IAM deal
Alstom Plattsburgh contract has been ratified by employees at the company’s factory in Plattsburgh, New York. The vote approves their first collective bargaining agreement after they chose to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), as reported by Trains.
£49 million signalling works complete on Portsmouth Direct line
£49 million signalling works on the Portsmouth Direct line have been completed by Alstom, bringing new signalling equipment, first-of-type level crossing solutions and related assets to the section between Farncombe in Surrey and Petersfield in Hampshire (as outlined by Alstom).
Alstom rolling stock contracts reach about €2.5bn across two regions
Alstom rolling stock contracts worth about €2.5 billion have been booked, with the company reporting three deals across the Americas and Europe, as outlined in an Alstom statement via GlobeNewswire.
Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order adds 20 trains for Irish Rail
Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order in Ireland has been confirmed through a €160 million contract with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) to supply new trains for the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) network in the Greater Dublin Area, as reported by Railway Supply.
Class 465 bogie overhaul to be delivered by Alstom
A Class 465 bogie overhaul is set to go ahead under a contract between Alstom and rolling stock lessor Eversholt Rail, as reported by Alstom.
23 Coradia Stream electric trains for Greece: Alstom contract
Alstom has signed a contract for 23 Coradia Stream electric trains for Greece with operator Hellenic Train, a subsidiary of Italy’s railways (FS); the company outlined the agreement in a press release on the Alstom website. The deal is valued at €393m and also includes a 10-year maintenance package.
Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order expands Dublin fleet renewal
Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order has been expanded again with a €160 million contract for 100 additional energy-efficient carriages for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) in the Greater Dublin Area, according to an Alstom press release.
Alstom DMU contract in Mexico: 47 trainsets
The Alstom DMU contract in Mexico covers the supply and maintenance of 47 trains worth $1bn, as reported by Railway Age. The customer is Mexico’s rail transport regulator, ARTF: 14 trainsets are intended for suburban services and 33 for intercity routes.
Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop contract awarded for eastern section
The Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop contract for the eastern segment has been awarded by Victoria’s state government to the TransitLinX consortium (Victorian Government). It includes the first Metropolis automated trains built in Australia, to be manufactured at the factory in Dandenong.
Mexico passenger fleet contract: Alstom wins 47-DMU order
Mexico passenger fleet contract: Mexico’s Rail Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTF) has awarded Alstom a deal valued at about US$1bn to supply and maintain 47 DMUs for the government programme to restore long-distance passenger services, as described by International Railway Journal. The fleet will be deployed on the Mexico City - Querétaro, Querétaro - Irapuato and Saltillo - Nuevo Laredo lines.
Alstom train driver’s desks Morocco: global production hub
Alstom train driver’s desks Morocco project marks a major expansion of the group’s industrial footprint, backed by an EUR 8.6 million investment in a world-first production line, as reported by Railway Pro.
