First Metro Rolling Stock contract in India : Alstom to
provide 168 cars for Chennais metro for 243
million
First Metro Rolling Stock contract in India : Alstom to
provide 168 cars for Chennais metro for 243
million
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Chennai’s metro project has been initiated in 2007.
The phase 1 consists of two interconnected lines, linking North
Chennai to the Airport in the South and Chennai Central to
St.Thomas Mount. It will include 32 stations -19 equipped with
full size platform screen doors- over 45 km (24 km underground
and 21 km elevated). These lines have been planned with a
capacity to carry more than 500,000 people daily and a
frequency between two trains as short as 3 minutes. The entire
project is scheduled to be completed by 2014-2015. Chennai,
formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of the state of
Tamil Nadu, located on the southeastern coast of India. It is
the fifth most inhabited conurbation in India, with a
population of more than 8 million people.
Alstom will supply Chennai metro’s public operator with
42 train-sets composed of four cars each. The stainless steel
trains will feature air-conditioned interiors and electrically
operated automatic sliding doors, offering comfort and easy
access to passengers. They will be equipped with a regenerative
braking system ensuring significant energy savings. The cars
will operate on 25 KV AC through an overhead catenary system at
speeds of up to 80 km/h.
As a multi-specialist rail transport solutions supplier, Alstom
has previously provided train control and signaling systems for
the metro of Delhi and is installing them in the metro of
Bangalore.
This new contract confirms that Alstom is well positioned to
respond to all opportunities arising from one of the largest
railway markets in the world. By the end of 2012, train
passenger numbers in India are expected to increase to 8.4
billion annually. Indian Railways’ current five-year plan
foresees investments of approximately €39 billion until
2012. Today, forty-five Indian cities are above 1 million
inhabitants and more than 10 urban projects are in progress or
planned in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and
Kolkata.
“Alstom will now roll out its expertise in urban rail
transport by providing modern trains for metro services in
Chennai. This new order underlines the confidence shown in
Alstom and the quality of its rail transportation solutions,
and reinforces Alstom’s long term commitment to the
Indian market,” stated Philippe Mellier, President of
Alstom Transport. “We are now aiming to deliver world
class solutions to India as the country embarks on modernizing
and expanding the railway and metro infrastructure.”
About Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
The Government of Tamil Nadu created a specific structure for
implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project. Named as "Chennai
Metro Rail Limited", it was incorporated on December 2007 and
has now been converted into a Joint Venture of Government of
India and Government of Tamil Nadu with equal equity holding.
About Alstom in India
Alstom Projects India Ltd (APIL) is a majority owned subsidiary
company of Alstom SA France – a global leader in power
generation and rail infrastructure. In India since 1910, the
Alstom group is one of the oldest companies in the country,
employing close to 4000 people with a software technology
facility at Bangalore , four manufacturing units (for Hydro
equipments in Vadodara, Boilers in Durgapur and Shahabad and
Transport equipments at Coimbatore).
Alstom in India offers a large range of equipment and services
related to power generation and electricity transmission for
utilities and industrial users, as well as transportation
systems covering traction, signaling and train control for the
railways. Alstom Projects India Ltd. has a turnover of Rs 2042
crore and is listed at BSE and NSE with one third of its shares
held by the public.
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, including rolling stock, signaling 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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+33 1 41 49 29 82 /33 08
philippe.kasse@chq.alstom.com –
stephane.farhi@chq.alstom.com
Laurent Gerbet (Transport) - Tel : +33 (0)1 57 06 92 83 –
laurent.gerbet@transport.alstom.com
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