Alstom News
Alstom and TMH signed contract to produce 2ES5 electric locomotive for Russian railways
Alstom and Transmashholding have signed a contract to develop and produce the new 2ES5 electric locomotive in Russia.
Alstom and Chinese Joint Venture SATEE to Supply Traction System
Alstom and Shanghai Alstom Transport Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd. (SATEE), Alstom’s local joint venture, have been awarded a new contract by Nanjing Metro. Co. Ltd. (NMC), to supply the state-of-the-art traction system for Nanjing Metro Line 10. The contract value amounts to €23 million.
Alstom attacks Eurostar Siemens purchase
Train manufacturer Alstom has criticised a Eurostar decision to purchase trains from rival Siemens, suggesting safety in the Channel Tunnel could be jeopardized. Eurostar yesterday confirmed it would invest £700 million in ten new e320 trains, which can carry 900 passengers at speeds of 200 mph.