Alstom wins the UITP innovation award in Doha for its APS ground-level power supply system
Alstom wins the UITP innovation award in Doha for its APS ground-level power supply system
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Alstom has been awarded the prize of the most innovative product for its APS ground-level power supply system at the Middle East and North Africa Congress held by the UITP (International Association of Public Transport) from 25 to 27 October in Doha, Qatar.
This award recognizes the most innovative product that brings added value in terms of efficiency, service, and environmental protection. The APS ground-level power supply system allows trams to travel without overhead catenaries, and integrate harmoniously into the urban landscape. The tram is powered by a third rail embedded among the tracks.
The Urban Community of Bordeaux in France was the first conurbation in the world to implement this technology, which has been in service since 2003. Since its launch, five other cities have selected this system. APS will be used on a part of the tram lines currently under construction in Orleans, Reims and Angers in France, as well as a part of the future line in Brasilia, Brazil. Dubai in the United Arab Emirates chose this system for its entire future tram line. The Qatar authorities are also examining the possibility of equipping some or all of their tramways with a catenary-free system.
About Alstom Transport
With sustainable transport in mind, Alstom Transport develops and offers the most complete range of systems, equipment and services 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 2008-2009, Alstom Transport recorded a turnover of 5.7 billion, and its orders increased by 9% over the previous financial year. Alstom Transport is present in over 60 countries and has 27,000 employees.