Zurich orders 68 trams with ALSTOM-built bogies

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VBZ signed a framework contract for the supply of the trams
with a consortium consisting of ALSTOM and Bombardier in March
2000. After successful testing of six units delivered prior to
series production, VBZ decided to order an additional 68
trams.

ALSTOM’s share of the current order is €28
million.

The design of the bogies allows an end-to-end low floor in the
trams. Radial steering makes for quiet operation and reduces wear
on the wheels and the track.

Delivery of the trams is set to begin in mid 2005.

With more than 35 product lines and a presence in more than
60 countries, ALSTOM's Transport sector offers complete
products and services for new rolling stock, signaling and
electrical and mecanical infrastructure as well as maintenance
and rehabilitation services to four distinct types of
customers: urban transit authorities and operators; intercity
passenger rail operators and rolling stock owners; rail freight
operators; and intercity railway infrastructure owners.
ALSTOM's Transport sector, with sales of €5.1 billion in
financial year 2002-2003, is among the world's leading
suppliers to the railway industry.

Press information:

Helen Connolly

Tel. +33 (0)1 41 66 91 43

helen.connolly@transport.alstom.com