Alstom delivers the first Prima II locomotive to the ONCF
in Morocco

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The locomotives ordered by ONCF are part of the Prima II
range, a new generation of locomotives developed by Alstom that
has strongly benefited of the experience of the previous
versions sold in France and worldwide. Adapted to the operating
conditions specified by ONCF and developed in a multipurpose
version, this locomotive is suitable for both passenger and
freight, and will be used on a 3 kV network. These locomotives
have a very high traction power (5.5 MW on 3 kV). They will
begin commercial operation in 2010 throughout the Moroccan
network at a speed of 120 km/h for freight operations and 160
km/h for passenger transport.



Present in Morocco for over 40 years, Alstom is helping to make
the rail network a viable mode of transport for freight and
passengers in the future and a key component of the
country’s growth and development. Twenty-seven electric
locomotives have been delivered to the ONCF since 1992. Alstom
has also helped improve the Moroccan rail network by doubling
the tracks on the Fès-Meknes line, in service since June
2007, and by modernising the signalling of 900 km of lines and
60 stations, including Casablanca station. Alstom also builds
tramsets for the Rabat tramway and is involved in a project to
build a very high-speed link between Tangiers and Kenitra,
underlining its highly active role in supplying Morocco with
innovative and environmentally-friendly transport solutions.



The Group is also one of the leading suppliers to the Moroccan
National Electricity Office (ONE), following the construction
of a thermal power plant at Jorf Lasfar (4 X 330 MW) and one of
the most sophisticated hydraulic complexes anywhere in the
world, at Afourer. More than half of the electricity consumed
in Morocco is produced with equipment supplied by Alstom.


About Alstom Transport

With a focus on sustainable transport, Alstom Transport
develops and offers the most complete range of systems,
equipment and services on the rail market. Alstom Transport is
capable of managing an entire transport system, from rolling
stock to signalling and infrastructure, as well as offering
turnkey solutions. In 2008-2009, Alstom Transport recorded a
turnover of €5.7 billion, and its orders increased by 9%
over the previous financial year. Alstom Transport is present
in over 60 countries and has 27,000 employees.


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