Orléans in France selects Alstom for its second tram
line, opting for APS

This new contract, worth around 108 million euros, comprises
the design and manufacturing of the entire transport system : 27
Citadis trainsets (of which 6 are optional), the tracks, the
signalling system and the ground level power supply, APS.

 Following Bordeaux in 2000, Angers and Reims in July 2006,
Orléans-Val-de-Loire is the fourth urban area to opt for
APS, thus confirming the benefits of this technology which is
unique throughout the world in terms of urban integration. To
protect the historic and architectural heritage of Orléans,
tracks covering more than one kilometer will be equipped with
this system to preserve the visual integrity of the cathedral and
the perspective of the famous rue Jeanne
dArc". This second tram line will connect the Orléans urban
area from west to east, from the area of "La
Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin" to the town of Saint-Jean de Braye. It
will enter revenue service in 2011, be around 12 km long and will
comprise 26 stations. The Citadis trainsets, able to transport more than 200
passengers, will be designed and assembled in Alstom's facility
at La Rochelle in France, the companys tram competence
centre. Four other French facilities will contribute to the
manufacturing : Tarbes will provide the traction drives, Ornans
the traction motors, Le Creusot the bogies and Villeurbanne the
onboard electronic systems. Currently, more than 860 Citadis trainsets have been ordered
by 24 cities, including 15 in France. They have transported more
than 1 billion passengers, demonstrating their reliability over
more than 76 million kilometres travelled, confirming the success
of this model recognised for its modularity and design.   Press contacts                       Philippe Kasse, Stéphane Farhi (Corporate)
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