ALSTOM to supply trams for line extensions in Strasbourg

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These trams are part of the CITADIS range and have been adapted to the specific requirements of the Strasbourg environment. The full low floor trams are fitted with a small bogie at either end in order to follow the network’s curves more smoothly and provide harmonious movement. They are 2.4 meters wide and can carry 288 passengers. They will serve the entire tramway network of the Strasbourg area.

This third batch of trams will serve to increase the transport offering of the Strasbourg urban community by 60% by 2006-2008.

ALSTOM will build the trams at its plants in France, in particular La Rochelle and Reichshoffen and the first deliveries are scheduled for mid 2005.

'I'm happy that the CTS has shown its confidence by choosing ALSTOM for its tram-fleet expansion in this highly competitive and international invitation to tender,' said Patrick Kron, president of ALSTOM'. 'The choice demonstrates the success of our CITADIS family nationally and internationally.'

The CITADIS family of trams offers flexible, modular solutions for rapidly growing cities. The CITADIS concept combines standardization of components with customization of interior and exterior design in order to meet the individual requirements of each city in terms of aesthetics, comfort and accessibility.

ALSTOM trams have been sold in more than 25 cities around the world. Paris, Barcelona, Rotterdam, Dublin and Melbourne have chosen CITADIS. Among the 440 CITADIS trams already sold, the 140 already in service have carried more than 150 million passengers and have traversed more than 10 million kilometers. 

With more than 35 product lines and a presence in more than 60 countries, ALSTOM's Transport sector offers cutting-edge products and services for new rolling stock, signaling, and electrical and mechanical infrastructure as well as maintenance and rehabilitation services to four distinct types of customers: urban transit authorities and operators; intercity passenger rail operators and rolling stock owners; rail freight operators; and intercity railway infrastructure owners. ALSTOM's Transport sector, with sales of €5.1 billion in financial year 2002-2003, is among the world's leading suppliers to the railway industry.

Press information: Helen Connolly
Tel. +33 (0)1 41 66 91 43
helen.connolly@transport.alstom.com