Greater Lyon chooses Alstom tramways again for their 4th
line

This latest order evidences the trust SYTRAL has in
Alstoms ability to support its policy of developing
public transport in the region, following 10 years of
partnership. In 1998, SYTRAL became one of the first customers
to choose Alstoms technology and expertise to provide
the infrastructure, signalling and a fleet of 47 tramways
destined for its initial T1 and T2 lines. For line T3, known as
LEA, SYTRAL entrusted Alstom at the beginning of
2005 with the laying of the track, the signalling and ordered
10 additional tramsets.



With 57 tramways in service, the Greater Lyon area now has one
of the largest fleets of Citadis in the world. To date, 945
Citadis have been ordered by 24 cities around the world and
another 30 cities have a tramway project scheduled for the next
3 years. Tramways are now well on their way to becoming the
urban transport solution of choice because they make it
possible to offer sustainable mobility, to rethink and
re-energize the urban environment, to preserve architectural
heritage and contribute to city growth. Between now and end
2007, ALSTOM expects to pass the 1,000 mark in terms of Citadis
tramways sold across the world.



Press contacts:

Eric Lenoir


Tel. : +33 (0)1 41 66 98 74


eric.lenoir@transport.alstom.com



Clotilde Provost


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


clotilde.provost@transport.alstom.com

Technical characteristics of the Lyon T4
Citadis


The tramways for the Greater Lyon area are taken from the
CITADISTM 302 range, a bi-directional, integral low floor
vehicle.


Tramset composition:

• 5 modules made up of 2 power cars, one at either end, 2
  suspended cars and 1 elevator platform
• Tramset length: 32.42 metres
• Width: 2.40 metres

Capacity:

• Seats: 56
• Standing capacity: 145
• Total capacity: 201

Accessibility:

• Integral low floor
• Sliding steps
• 4 double and 2 single access doors per side

Passenger comfort:

• Air conditioning (driving cab and passenger
  compartment)
• Generous glass windows
• Visual and audio information

Driving and operating aids:

• Audio links: 1 intercom unit per door
• Public address system and intercom links with the
  passenger compartment
• Exterior rear-view video 
• Interior video surveillance system

Technical features:

• Top speed: 70 km/h
• Power: 4 x 120 kW (continuous operation)