Alstom signs 240 million euros order in Sweden to supply 49
regional trains
Alstom signs 240 million euros order in Sweden to supply 49
regional trains
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Skånetrafiken, the public transport operator in
southern Swedens Skåne (Scania) region, has
announced that it has selected Alstom to supply it with CORADIA
LIREX regional trains. The order is worth a total of about 240
million euros and will see 49 trains delivered, with an option
to be determined.
The trains will be designed and assembled at Alstom site in
Salzgitter, Germany, while the ONIX traction system will be
manufactured in Charleroi, Belgium. Delivery of the trains is
scheduled for the second half of 2009.
By purchasing the new trains, Skånetrafiken will
improve and update its regional train fleet. Over the last few
years, passenger numbers have increased by 10 to 15% per year,
while rail services make up over half of the regions
public transport network. The new trains will also mean
increased comfort for passengers, with improved accessibility
thanks to lower floors with a no-step design. Whats
more, CORADIA LIREX trains are up to 95% recyclable, in line
with Alstoms environmental policy.
Since the first contract in 2002, Alstom has sold 157 of
CORADIA LIREX trains in Europe, including this new order. It
confirms the success of these trains, which are specially
designed for extreme winter weather conditions. In Sweden,
CORADIA LIREX are in service in the Greater Stockholm Area
since August 2005.
Press contact
Philippe Kasse, Stéphane Farhi (Corporate)
Tel +33 1 41 49 29 82 /33 08
philippe.kasse@chq.alstom.com
stephane.farhi@chq.alstom.com
Cécile Dodat (Transport)
Tel +33 1 41 66 91 48
cecile.dodat@transport.alstom.com
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