The city of Casablanca selects Alstom to provide the signalling and electrical power supply for its future tramway network

Following an international invitation to tender, Casa Transports en Site Aménagé SA (Casa Transports SA), the public company charged with building Casablancas tramway network, has awarded two contracts to Alstom totalling some 11 million. The contracts involve the installation of railway signalling and electrical power supply systems for the first line of the tramway network currently under construction.

Alstom will be responsible for designing, constructing, installing and putting in service the signalling for the line and its depot as well as 23 electrical substations and substation buildings, which will supply power to the catenary system. The work is scheduled for completion in October 2012, with the network projected to begin service two months later in December. The 30-km line will cross the city from east to west and carry up to 250,000 passengers daily.

These contracts are a testament to Moroccan officials confidence in Alstoms urban transport equipment and solutions. In November 2009, CASA Transports SA opted to acquire 37 Citadis double-unit tramsets manufactured by Alstom, while 22 Citadis double-unit tramsets destined for the future Rabat-Salé network are currently being manufactured and delivered.

About Alstom Transport in Morocco
Alstom Maroc provides support to the Moroccan government through three divisions (Transport, Power and Grid) in the context of long-term partnerships based on technology and sustainability. For over 40 years, the Transport division has been helping to make Moroccos rail network a viable mode of freight and passenger transport for the future and a key component of the countrys growth and development. Since 1992, 27 electric locomotives have been delivered to the ONCF, Moroccos national rail service, as have 20 next-generation Primas since 2009. Alstom has also helped improve the Moroccan rail network by doubling the tracks on the Fez-Meknes line, in service since June 2007, and by modernizing the signalling of 900 km of lines and 67 stations, including Casablanca station. In addition, Alstom has been chosen to provide 22 Citadis double-unit tramsets to Rabat-Salé and 37 of the same tramsets to Casablanca. Alstom is also building TGV trainsets for the projected very-high-speed link between Tangiers and Kenitra, underscoring its role in supplying Morocco with innovative, environmentally friendly transport solutions.

With a focus on sustainable transport, Alstom Transport develops and offers the most complete range of systems, equipment and services on the rail market. Alstom Transport is capable of managing complete transport systems, ranging from rolling stock to signalling, maintenance and infrastructure, as well as offering turnkey solutions. In 2009-2010, Alstom Transport achieved sales of 5.8 billion. Alstom Transport has a presence in over 60 countries and has 26,000 employees.

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. Alstom Transport recorded sales of 5.8 billion euros in the fiscal year 2009-2010. Alstom Transport is present in over 60 countries and employs some 26,000 people.

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