Alstom to modernize the signalling system of the Hanoi-Vinh
line in Vietnam
Alstom to modernize the signalling system of the Hanoi-Vinh
line in Vietnam
Press Contacts
Visit our media section and follow the link "Press contacts"
On 5 December in Hanoi, Vietnam, Alstom Transport and
Vietnam Railways (VNR) signed a €38.3 million agreement
covering modernization of the signalling systems of 34 stations
on the 320-km line linking Hanoi and Vinh by Intercity trains.
This is a turnkey signalling project including Alstom’s
supply of electronic interlocking, trackside equipment (switch
motors, axles counters etc.) and a Centralized Traffic Centre.
Alstom Transport is in charge of the design, engineering,
manufacturing, installation of the equipment, testing and will
also handle training of local teams. The project is to be
completed in the second quarter of 2012.
This agreement is part of the Vietnamese railway system’s
larger modernization plan aimed in particular at the 1,700-km
line connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and known as the
“Reunification Line.” The Hanoi-Vinh project also
benefits of the bilateral cooperation programme between the
French and Vietnamese governments supported by the RPE
(Overseas Development Aid), an intergovernmental lending
agency.
“This project will significantly enhance the safety and
quality of railway operations on the Hanoi-Vinh line, in
accordance with the goals set by Vietnam Railways,” said
Michel Obadia, Managing Director of Alstom Transport Asia
Australia. “This agreement also strengthens our lasting
partnership with Vietnam Railways.” Alstom already
modernized three of the stations on the Hanoi-Vinh line during
the first phase of the project in 2005.
About Alstom Transport
With sustainable transport in mind, Alstom Transport develops
and offers the most complete range of systems, equipment and
service on the rail market. Alstom Transport is capable of
managing an entire transport system, from rolling stock to
signalling and infrastructure, as well as offering turnkey
solutions. In 2007-2008, Alstom Transport's turnover was
€5.5 billion and its orders increased by 39% over the
previous financial year. Alstom Transport is present in over 60
countries and has 26,000 employees. The company recruited 4,000
people worldwide in 2007, including 1,500 engineers and
executives.
Press contact
Cécile Dodat (Transport)
Tel +33 (0)1 41 66 91 48
cecile.dodat@transport.alstom.com
Website
www.transport.alstom.com