ALSTOM awarded frame contract for control and signaling
equipment by Belgian Railways

A consortium consisting of ALSTOM and Siemens has been
awarded a frame contract by Belgian Railways (SNCB) for the
supply of new electronic control centers and signaling
equipment.

The total value of the contract is approximately 116
million. ALSTOM's scope of supply, worth 76 million, is
for interlocking technology from its SMARTLOCK range. Siemens
is responsible for project management and will supply the
control room equipment; its share of the order is 40
million.

This is a repeat order for both ALSTOM and Siemens, which
have already supplied the same technology for SNCBs
long-term project to optimize safety and punctuality of their
train operations.

We are delighted with this significant order for more
SMARTLOCK technology, said Philippe Mellier, president
of ALSTOM Transport. It is a further confirmation of the
trust that our customers are placing in ALSTOM.

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 mechanical 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.

    

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