Alstom to supply an additional 20 regional trains to Skånetrafiken

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Skånetrafiken, the Swedish operator, signed a new contract with Alstom to supply 20 Coradia Nordic regional trains  for a total of over 100 million euros. The delivery is scheduled for 2013-2014. The new trains will serve the lines in the Skåne region, in the south of Sweden.

The Coradia Nordic offers a maximum of 235 seats and can reach a speed of 160 km/h. It is designed to meet passengers requirements in respect of comfort, accessibility and ease of movement on board in particular due to lower floors and the absence of steps. The Coradia Nordic is also a part of Alstoms environmental protection strategy: it is 95% recyclable and its distributed power optimizes the braking and acceleration of each carriage, which decreases energy consumption.

In December 2006, Skånetrafiken had ordered  69 Coradia Nordic trains  from Alstom. To date, Alstom has   delivered 32 trains to the operator. Our regional trains are very appreciated by the passengers and it is with pride that we receive an additional order of 20 Coradia Nordic trains from Skånetrafiken. With this order Alstom confirms its position as the leading supplier of regional trains in Sweden.  We will now further develop our offer within service and maintenance for the Nordic market, says Lars Kleppe, Managing Director Alstom Transport.

Besides Skånetrafiken,  other operators such as Östgötatrafiken, Jönköpings lokaltrafik, Norrtåg, Västtrafik and SL have also ordered Alstoms Coradia Nordic regional trains. In total, Alstom has sold 193 Coradia Nordic units in Sweden since 2002.

About Alstom Transport
A promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom Transport develops and markets the most complete range of systems, equipment and services in the railway sector. Alstom Transport manages entire transport systems, taking in rolling stock, signalling and infrastructure, and offers turnkey solutions. Alstom Transport recorded sales of 5.6 billion euros in the fiscal year 2010-2011. Alstom Transport is present in over 60 countries and employs 25,500 people.

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