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Alstom, headquartered in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, is a global leader in rail transport and sustainable mobility solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and services a comprehensive range of rolling stock, including high-speed trains, metros, trams, and locomotives. Beyond rolling stock, Alstom provides signaling systems, turnkey solutions, and digital mobility services, enhancing the efficiency and safety of rail operations worldwide. With operations in over 60 countries and a workforce exceeding 80,000 employees, Alstom is committed to innovation and sustainability, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of transportation and promote green mobility. The company's portfolio includes renowned products like the Avelia high-speed trains and Citadis trams, which are integral to urban transit systems globally.
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03  '20
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First hybrid TER train in France - Successful tests: start of production in anticipation of trials from early 2021

The prototype for the energy storage system of the first hybrid TER train has completed its trials on the test bench at Alstom's Tarbes site (departmental code 65), a centre of excellence for "green" traction systems. The tests have made it possible to finalise the design and start manufacturing the pre-series systems in September. They will be installed on the first experimental hybrid TER train in early 2021.

25  '20
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Cologne Public Transport Authority commissions Alstom and Kiepe Electric to supply 64 trams

The Cologne Public Transport Authority (Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG, KVB) has signed a contract with the manufacturer consortium Alstom and Kiepe Electric for the supply of 64 low-floor trams. The order for the new Citadis type trams with special adaptations for the German market is worth 363 million euros. Alstom’s share amounts to 60% of the total value of the contract.

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