SNCF orders 300 electric freight locomotives from
ALSTOM
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This order comprises:
- A firm order for 180 locomotives, confirming an option of
an earlier order (the firm portion of the earlier order was for
120 units; they are currently being
manufactured) - A second firm order for 120 bi-current electric
locomotives(1.5kV and 25kV) type BB 427 000, and on option, 80
electric locomotives of which 50 bi-current (1.5kV and 25kV),
type BB 427 000, and 30 tri-tension (25kV, 1.5 kV and 3
kV).
The total value of this order is 737 million euros, of which
582 million euros for the firm orders entered in the order book.
These PRIMA locomotives will be assembled in ALSTOM's facility in
Belfort, eastern France. Delivery of the first 180 units will
begin in late 2002. The other 120 locomotives will be delivered
between 2005 and 2007 at an average rate of 8 per month.
With the completion of this order, the SNCF will operate a
total of 500 PRIMA locomotives.
The new order comes within the framework of the SNCF fleet
renovation program for acquiring 604 freight locomotives (480
electric and 124 diesel), approved by France’s CIES
(Committee for social and economic investments) in July 2001.
This order represents a further success for the PRIMA
locomotive range. PRIMA locomotives are already in service in
Israel, Sri Lanka, Syria and France, and in production for
customers in Iran and Spain. ALSTOM was also recently awarded an
order for 33 PRIMA locomotives, plus an optional 5, by the New
Jersey Transit Corp. in the US.
ALSTOM electric locomotives offer freight operators high
levels of reliability and availability, combined with low
operating costs and zero emissions.
PRIMA Locomotives for non-stop European rail
operations
The PRIMA range of electric and diesel-electric locomotives
can operate without having to stop at national borders throughout
the European continent when equipped for multi-voltage usage with
pan-European signaling and safety systems.
Designed for modularity, PRIMA locomotives are highly
adaptable and can provide an optimum solution at a competitive
cost for any market for Freight or Passenger operations.
Further standard benefits:
- All models rely on service-proven, latest IGBT technology
and offer and excellent response to environmental concerns in
terms of emissions, energy use and noise - All models use the same on-board Signaling and Train
control systems - Acquisition and maintenance costs are significantly
reduced - Service reliability is improved - independent traction
motors guarantee ¾ power in case of converter problem
Over the past 60 years, ALSTOM has produced 40,000 electric
and diesel-electric locomotives for customers around the
world.
ALSTOM Transport, with sales of 4.4 billion euros and a 17%
market share, is a leading supplier of rolling stock,
signaling, services and railway systems to the rail industry
world-wide.
Press enquiries:
Ruth Pavans, tel. +33 (0)1 41 66 97 16
ruth.pavans@transport.alstom.com