Alstom to supply the first modern tramway in Latin America
for Brasília
Alstom to supply the first modern tramway in Latin America
for Brasília
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The project includes the supply of 16 Citadis tramways and
the construction of an 8 km stretch of track (1.2 km of which
will use APS ground-level power supply technology). This
cutting-edge technology provides power to tramways without the
use of catenary systems - which helps preserve the urban
environment and architectural heritage of city centres. In use
since 2003 in Bordeaux and selected by the cities of Reims,
Angers, Orleans and Dubai, APS technology is ideal for a
forward-thinking city such as Brasília.
The Brazilian capital will thus become the first city in Latin
America to have a modern tramway system - a means of transport
that has been hugely successful in other cities. It allows
planners to rethink and revitalise urban spaces, while
preserving architectural heritage and contributing to city
growth, without damaging the environment. Around the world to
date, 29 cities have ordered a total of 1,221 of Alstom’s
Citadis trams.
The tramways supplied for Brasília will be able to carry
more than 400 passengers per trainset - the equivalent of more
than six buses . In terms of capacity, the solution selected
for this project is required to carry 120 to 200,000 passengers
per day. Alstom will also provide Brasília with electric
power systems, as well as telecommunications and ticket
distribution systems.
Through this new project, Alstom is strengthening its foothold
in the Brazilian rail transport market. The company is involved
in numerous projects to modernise Brazil's urban transport
networks. These include, for example, a contract signed in July
2009 to supply 48 cars for the Brasília metro and the
modernisation of its signalling system. Alstom is also
supplying 16 metro and will provide an automatic train control
system for the São Paulo metro. Alstom employs around 4000
people in Brazil, half of them working for the rail industry.
About Alstom
Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation and
rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and
environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the
fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the
world, and provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions,
equipment and associated services for a wide variety of energy
sources, including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind. The
Group employs more than 80,000 people in 70 countries, and had
orders of € 24.6 billion in 2008/09.
Alstom Transport in Brazil
Alstom Transport’s division in Brazil is the only mass
transit rolling stock and signalling manufacturer in the
country. The Alstom Transport division works on all stages from
design to manufacturing trains and railcars, on board and
external signalling systems, operational control centres,
passenger train and locomotive modernisation and maintenance,
through to project management, including financial feasibility.
Since 1997, Alstom Transport operates its plant, located in Sao
Paulo city, in the traditional Lapa neighborhood. It focuses on
the production of metro and suburban trains as well as on
signalling systems development.
Press contact
Philippe Kasse (Corporate) - Tel +33 1 41 49 29 82-
philippe.kasse@chq.alstom.com
Benjamin Wright (Transport) - Tel + 33 1 57 06 85 37-
benjamin.wright@transport.alstom.com
Investor Relations
Emmanuelle Châtelain - Tel + 33 1 41 49 37 38 -
investor.relations@chq.alstom.com