Alstom to supply 60 double-decker trainsets to the RATP*
for the Paris RER Line A

These 60 trainsets (30 trains
consisting of two trainsets each) are for RER Line A** and will
replace the single-decker MI84 rolling stock. Priority has been
given to capacity, rapid traffic circulation and passenger
comfort. The double-decker trainsets, which are the only ones
that can manage a flow of one million passengers per day, will
each carry up to 1,725 people. Each 110 m long trainset consists
of five cars, each one equipped with six large doors to optimise
the time spent in stations. The maximum speed of 120 km/h and
acceleration and braking performances of the MI09 will enable
train frequency to be increased.

For the comfort and security of
passengers, this new rolling stock will have a video surveillance
system. Lighting has been adapted to intensify a calm travelling
ambience. LCD screens installed in the trains will inform
travellers of their destination, services and connections. As
well as a harmonious use of colours for the interiors, the front
of the train is of a very contemporary design.

The MI09 trainsets will be
equipped with a high performance and very environmentally
friendly traction system which will reduce energy consumption,
will produce less dust particles during braking and will not use
pollution-causing fluids.

The trains will be manufactured at
Alstoms sites in France: electrical units and traction
controls at Tarbes, traction motors and alternators at Ornans,
bogies at Le Creusot and command and control electronics at
Villeurbanne. The end cars will be assembled at Alstoms
Valenciennes site and the middle cars at Bombardiers
Crespin site. The delivery of the first MI09 trainset is
scheduled for the end of 2010 and entry into commercial service
during 2011.

*Réseau Autonome des
Transports Parisiens regional transport authority for
Paris and region

** RER Line A part of the regional express network, the
line runs from the north-west suburbs of Paris to the south-east
suburbs

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