URBALIS for Shanghai metro

ALSTOM will supply its URBALIS 200 integrated signaling and
train-control information solution for an extension of the
Shanghai metro's Line 3.

The contract is worth approximately 14 million and was
awarded to a consortium comprised of ALSTOM and two
ALSTOM-Chinese joint ventures, ALSTOM Transport Service Shanghai
and CASCO.

ALSTOM units in France will supply the ATC (Automatic Train
Control) and interlockings. CASCO will supply locally
manufactured products, including the ATS (Automatic Train
Supervision), as well as performing some of the integration work.
ALSTOM Transport Service Shanghai will supply local services for
the project.

We're pleased with this manifestation of continuing
confidence that Shanghai has shown in ALSTOM with this new
contract, said Thierry Best, senior vice president for
ALSTOM Transport in China. It further reinforces our
commitment to the development of public transport in this dynamic
city. ALSTOM is also providing a cab-signaling solution
for Shanghai metro's line 1 and URBALIS solutions for the
Shanghai metro's Lines 3 and 4, as well as METROPOLIS trains for
Line 3 and the Xinmin Line.

The URBALIS 200 solution is based on fixed-block configuration
and 'distance-to-go' mode for the train-speed control (Automatic
Train Protection/Automatic Train Operation). Precise management
of digital track circuits enables good train-separation
performance and a very high level of system availability.

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 mecanical 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