Alstom and Transmashholding agree to form joint ventures in
Russia

This agreement has been reached within the context of the
structural modernization of the Russian railways, according to
the plan recently adopted by the Russian government and known as
Plan for railway transport between now and 2030. In
this context, Alstom has been awarded in September 2007 a
contract with Karelian Railways (a joint venture between RZD and
VR of Finland) to supply Pendolino high speed tilting trains,
which will operate between Saint Petersburg and Helsinki.

About Transmashholding
Transmashholding is the largest company in the Russian rolling
stock market, which makes and provides electric and diesel
locomotives, switchers, freight and passenger cars, commuter and
metro cars, diesel engines for locomotives, diesel generators and
other products.

About Alstom Transport
A promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom Transport develops and
markets the most complete range of systems, equipment and
services in the railway sector. Alstom Transport manages entire
transport systems, taking in rolling stock, signalling and
infrastructure, and offers turnkey solutions. In
the 2006/07 financial year, Alstom Transports sales lifted
the company to the number one position in the world transport
market.

Press contact

Philippe Kasse (Corporate)

Tel +33 1 41 49 29 82 /33 08

press@chq.alstom.com          

Cécile Dodat (Transport)

Tel +33  1 41 66 91 43

Investor Relations

Emmanuelle Châtelain

Tel + 33 1 41 49 37 38

investor.relations@chq.alstom.com