Alstom and Transmashholding sign a contract for the design and production of the EP20 electric locomotive for the Russian market
Alstom and Transmashholding sign a contract for the design and production of the EP20 electric locomotive for the Russian market
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On
29 June, Patrick Kron, Chairman and CEO of Alstom, and Andreï Bokarev, Chairman
of the Board of Directors of Transmashholding (TMH), signed a contract for the
design and manufacturing in Russia of key components for the EP20 electric
locomotive. This contract defines how Alstom and TMH will cooperate in
fulfilling the 1 billion order for 200 passenger locomotives awarded a month
ago by Russian Railways (RZD) to
Transmashholding. Alstoms part of this
global contract represents 450 million.
Alstom and Transmashholding have teamed up in a global partnership,
which includes a 25% stake from Alstom in the holding company of
Transmashholding. This global agreement has already resulted in the creation of
a 50/50 joint venture (Tekhnologii Relsovogo
Transporta -TRT), which will develop EP20 locomotives on the Novotcherkassk
site. It is also planned that this joint
venture will develop at a further stage metros, regional trains, passenger cars
or other rolling stock.
The production of these locomotives
will be carried out by TMH with technical support from Alstom on the same site
of Novotcherkassk.
Furthermore, a 50/50 joint venture
for the manufacture of components will soon be established: this will produce -
also at Novotcherkassk - traction drives for the new EP20 locomotive, to be
based on the latest technology from Alstom.
The
EP20 is a 7,200-kW triple-bogie locomotive boasting speeds of up to 200 km/h
and designed to operate in temperatures as low as -50°C. It will be fitted with
current collection and catenary voltage transformation systems so that it can
run on both the voltage systems in use on the Russian network. The EP20 will be the first in a new range of locomotives intended for
use in the 1520-mm track gauge zone.
We are delighted to be signing this contract, which puts into effect
our partnership with TMH, said Patrick Kron at the close of the ceremony. The
EP20 project will pave the way for a whole new family of modern locomotives for
the CIS market.
In addition, during the recent Saint Petersburg Economic Forum, the two
partners have just announced the creation of a joint venture with the
Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) to provide electric locomotives to the Kazakh market.
About Alstom Transport
Alstom Transport
develops and offers the most complete range of systems, equipment and services
on the rail market, with sustainable transport always in mind. The company is
capable of managing entire transport systems, including rolling stock,
signalling and infrastructure, and also provides complete turnkey solutions. Alstom Transport recorded sales of
5.8 billion euros in the fiscal year 2009-2010. Alstom Transport has
27,000 employees and a presence in more than 60 countries.
About
Transmashholding
Transmashholding is Russias leading rail manufacturer.
In particular it is known for its production of electric and diesel
locomotives, converters, freight and passenger cars, suburban and metro cars,
diesel engines for locomotives and diesel generators. In 2009
Transmashholdings sales reached 1,7 billion euros. The company employs over
54, 000 workers.
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Media relations
Philippe Kasse, Stéphane Farhi
(Corporate)
Karen Brouiller (Transport)
Tel +33 1 41 49 29 82 /33
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Tel +33 1 57 06 18 42
philippe.kasse@chq.alstom.com
karen.brouiller@transport.alstom.com
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relations
Emmanuelle Châtelain - Tel + 33 1 41 49 37 38
investor.relations@chq.alstom.com
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Transmashholding contacts
Director of Public Relations
department
Artem
LEDENEV
Tel
+7 495 660 89 50 (ext 5252)
Port +7
905 793 03 96
Internet sitewww.tmholding.ru