#Alstom – Worldwide rail projects

Alstom, an exhibitor at the recent Middle East Rail 2012, has published a round-up of recent worldwide rail projects. Here is a snapshot:

United States

MARTA, the Atlanta transport authority, has awarded a contract to Alstom to overhaul its train and rail safety systems. The contract includes the establishment of an integrated platform, which will improve passenger service and operational efficiency. Another city, another success. Alstom will modernise the metros under the control of the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO), which link Philadelphia with southern New Jersey. With new couplers, integrated propulsion, a modernised braking system, automatic control of trains, interior finished and air conditioning, the 120 carriages will offer a high level of passenger comfort.

The Netherlands

ProRail is a Dutch public body that manages national rail infrastructure, excluding metros and tramways. Its CO2 certificate rewards companies in the rail sector that reduce their carbon footprint with measures including cutting business trips, car-sharing, waste sorting and cutting paper and power consumption. It also assesses their transparency in terms of internal and external communication and the establishment of shared CO2 reduction programmes with co- and subcontractors. Alstom – which aims to reduce its power consumption and gas emissions by 20%, cut its water consumption by 12% on 2008/2009 levels and recycle 80% of its waste – was the first rail transport manufacturer in the Netherlands to achieve level 4 on the CO2 ProRail performance scale, from a possible 5.

France

In 2009, SNCF and the French regions awarded Alstom the contract for the design and manufacture of the Coradia Polyvalent, christened Regiolis, the new generation of single-decker regional trains. This is an exceptional market, since it could eventually include 1000 trains. 100 are already on order. Designed with eco-sustainable materials, the Coradia Polyvalent consumes about 15% less energy than its competitors and is therefore a real partner of eco-sustainability. The first complete train was officially unveiled at the Reichshoffen site (France) on 14 June 2011.

India

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has signed a contract with Alstom for 169 carriages for the Chennai metro in India, with an option for another 16. The first deliveries are scheduled for the end of 2012. The new trains, built in stainless steel are fitted with air conditioning systems and automatic electric sliding doors, offering passengers greater comfort and easier access to the carriages. They will be equipped with automatic protection and command systems. For the purposes of economy and sustainable development, they will also be fitted with a braking and energy recovery system.

The full overview can be read here: http://www.cleanmobility.alstom.com/upload/alstom_en.pdf

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