Alstom will provide 23 metros to Amsterdam
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Part of Alstoms Metropolis range, the metros will be
produced in its Valenciennes (France) and Katowice (Poland)
sites. The first trainset will be delivered in the Spring of
2012. All the trainsets are meant for the existing metro lines
of Amsterdam, with a commercial service starting at the end of
2012.
Amsterdams Metropolis will make access and getting
around on board easier thanks to large doors, continuous low
floor, extra wide chairs and gangways between the coaches.
Besides, dynamic travel information, communication connections
and transparent interiors will improve passengers safety
and comfort. Thanks to larger length of the new metro trains
(116 m), the total transportation capacity will increase with
approximately 50%.
This order forms part of an ambitious public transport policy
adopted by the municipality of Amsterdam, the City region and
the operator, GVB.1 The development and modernisation programme
for the Amsterdam metro includes a number of other initiatives,
such as the creation of a new North/South line, the renovation
of the East line and the rebuilding of the Amstelveen line.
The new metro means a big quality leap for all
travellers including disabled. It will further enhance the
attractiveness of the metro system, which is good for the
environment, the city and the region, declared the
alderman Hans Gerson.
Alstom is proud to be the supplier of this new
generation metros for the city of Amsterdam. A metro
that, thanks to its unique features, will strengthen the bond
of the Amsterdam people with their transportation
system, completed Andreas Knitter, North Europe General
manager for Alstom Transport.
In fulfilling this contract, Alstom will draw on its expertise
in the field of metro transport. One in four metros presently
in operation in the world is an Alstom metro. In total, more
than 3,000 Metropolis coaches have been sold across the world
in cities such as Barcelona, Warsaw, Budapest, Istanbul,
Singapore, Shanghai, Nanjing, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile
and Santo Domingo.
¹GVB: Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf
The main characteristics of the Amsterdam Metropolis
- Each trainset is made up of 6 coaches.
- The trainsets are 116 metres long and 230 cm high.
- 174 wide seats are installed in the length direction of the
vehicle.
- Total capacity is of 960 passengers per train.
- Maximum speed is of 80 km/hrs.
- Each trainset is equipped with high doors (208 cm). There are
24 doors per side per vehicle.
- The trainsets feature a low floor and gangways between
coaches.
- Wheelchair facilities are installed in 2 multi functional
spaces.
- Lighting of the trainsets is completely constructed with
sustainable LED technology.
- Trainsets are equipped with quality travel information,
communication connections and cameras surveillance.
- Noise reducing equipment is installed on board.
- Trainsets meet the strongest fire safety demands.
- Trainsets are fully prepared for automatic transport without
driver.
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 5.7 billion euros in the
fiscal year 2008-2009. Alstom Transport is present in over 60
countries and employs some 27,000 people.
¹ GVB: Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf
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