Alstoms Smartlock solution to equip seven signal
boxes in East Kent, England

Alstoms Smartlock solution is slated for start-up in
December 2011. It will equip seven signal boxes and will be
housed in the new Gillingham signalling centre. Signalling
Solutions Ltd will design, manufacture, install, test and start
up the new signalling system while also making the necessary
improvements to the existing infrastructure.



This is the third contract based on the Smartlock solution that
Signalling Solutions Ltd has won. It follows the Southampton
contract signed in early 2010.



Steve McLaren, Managing Director of Signalling Solutions Ltd,
views this latest contract as a new sign of confidence
by the customer. It also demonstrates the success and
performance of Smartlock technology, which has been widely
adopted by main lines and urban systems.


About Signalling Solutions Ltd

Signalling Solutions Ltd is a joint venture equally held by
Alstom Transport and Balfour Beatty Rail Projects. Created in
October 2007, Signalling Solutions Ltd is the exclusive
supplier of signalling products and systems to the United
Kingdom and Ireland, which had previously been supplied by the
parent companies. Signalling Solutions Ltd offers a
comprehensive range of expertise, including planning, design,
product manufacturing, installation and start-up on all types
of tracks.


About the Smartlock solution

Smartlock contributes to the safety of rail traffic. This
solution enables infrastructure managers to oversee their
operations effectively, in complete safety and with maximum
return. Since 1997, 17 computerized interlocking control units
have been supplied to Frances national rail network
(RFF), including the largest such unit in Europe in the city of
Strasbourg in 2006. In May 2009, one of Europes first
super-integrated centres was delivered to
Bologna, Italy. The centre manages infrastructure for eight
lines, 29 train stations, over 600 signals, 300 beacons, 1,400
major routes and 1,700 shunting routes.


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. The company can manage entire
transport systems, including rolling stock, signalling and
infrastructure, and offers turnkey solutions. In 2008-2009,
Alstom Transport registered sales of 5.7 billion, and
orders increased by 9% over the previous financial year. Alstom
Transport is present in over 60 countries and employs 27,000
people.


¹ This order was booked in Q3 of the fiscal year
2009-2010.

Press contact

Karen Brouiller


Tel: + 33 (0)1 57 06 18 42 / + 33 (0)6 74 44 59 92


karen.brouiller@transport.alstom.com


Website:www.transport.alstom.com