ALSTOM signs USD 80 million (67 million) agreement
with Amtrak for 5-year parts supply to railways northeast
passenger fleet

Under term of the contract, ALSTOM will manage a
comprehensive supply chain to deliver complete overhaul
packages, corrective maintenance materials and scheduled
maintenance kits for the trains. In addition, ALSTOM will
provide the carrier with technical assistance to help Amtrak
further manage the maintenance of the Acela fleet.

Amtrak operates the largest passenger railroad network in
North America with 22000 miles (35000 kilometers) of track
providing service to over 500 destinations in 46 states. This
Acela fleet, which currently comprises 20 high-speed train
sets, operates in the northeast corridor, between New York,
Boston and Washington.

This contract is important for us in continuing our
long-term relationship with Amtrak, commented Roelof van
Ark, President of ALSTOM Transportations NAFTA region.
We are very committed to supporting Amtraks
maintenance of their Acela fleet./>

Press information :

Susanne Trabitzsch


Tél. + 33 (0) 1 41 66 97 16

susanne.trabitzsch@transport.alstom.com

With more than 35 product lines and a presence in more
than 60 countries, ALSTOM's Transport sector offers complete
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
euros in financial year 2004-2005, is among the world's
leading suppliers to the railway industry.