Alstom to supply 52 Citadis tramsets to the Brest and Dijon
conurbations

A total of more than 100 million euros

The Citadis tramsets will be designed at Alstoms
Valenciennes site. Five other sites will also be involved in
the manufacture of the trams. Tarbes will provide the
electrical and electronic equipment for the traction systems,
Ornans the engines, Le Creusot the bogies, Villeurbanne the
onboard electronics while La Rochelle will handle the assembly.



Alstoms Citadis trams were designed to offer optimal
quality of life on board as well as maximum passenger comfort
for a pleasant, relaxing journey. Features include an integral
low floor, air-conditioning and a video-surveillance system as
well as on-board visual and audio information. Each tramset
will be 32 metres in length and accommodate over 200
passengers, or the capacity of three buses1. The Citadis also
improves the quality of life in a city it is four times
quieter than motor traffic, generating about five decibels less
noise.


It also helps to protect the environment. Not only is it 98%
recyclable, but with its composite materials and improved
traction system it also consumes 10% less energy than a
traditional tram. A Citadis uses four times less energy than a
bus and ten times less than a car in Kwh per seated passenger.



The Brest and Dijon conurbations will be receiving trams that
have proven their value on the market, feature improvements
over previous models and have become a global benchmark for
performance. To date, 1,239 Citadis trams have been ordered by
30 cities worldwide, and over 60 other cities plan to launch
tramway projects over the coming years.


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 can
manage an entire transport system, from rolling stock to
signalling and infrastructure, and offers 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.


1 The average bus can carry 66 passengers with six people
per m2.

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