Alstom to modernise signalling equipment in London and on the West Coast Main Line for an amount of 29 million

Signalling Solutions Ltd, a 50-50 joint venture company formed by Alstom Transport and Balfour Beatty Rail, has received from Network Rail, the UK main line infrastructure operator, two contracts of a total of nearly 29 million for modernisation of signalling equipment in London and on the West Coast Main Line.

The first contract, worth approximately 4 million, covers the provision of both new and upgraded signalling, operational telecommunications and power supplies to increase capacity in the signalling system around the area of West Ham station, London. The works are currently in progress with final commissioning scheduled for May 2011. This signalling modernisation project will facilitate passenger journeys to the Olympic Park for the London 2012 Olympics.

The second contract, worth over 25 million, is for the detailed design, construction, testing and commissioning of signalling equipment and power-related elements of the Bletchley re-modelling project on the West Coast Main Line. The works will commence shortly with the final commissioning scheduled for December 2012.

This second signalling modernisation project will raise the current speed from 175 km/h to 200 km/h on one of the high speed lines through the Bletchley station section and provides greater route diversity for train operations. In addition, the project will facilitate the replacement of the life expired signalling equipment and power distribution system in the area. The interlocking control will be provided by a Smartlock platform housed in the signalling control centre at Rugby.

About Signalling Solutions Ltd
Signalling Solutions Ltd is a 50-50 joint venture company formed by Alstom Transport and Balfour Beatty Rail. Launched in October 2007, Signalling Solutions is the UK and Irelands sole channel for signalling products and systems previously supplied by the parent companies. Signalling Solutions collective in-house expertise offers a complete range of capabilities including planning, design, product supply, installation, testing and commissioning for all types of railways.

About Smartlock interlocking products
Smartlock interlocking products contribute to making traffic safe. They enable infrastructure managers to manage their operations efficiently, in complete safety, for optimum productivity. Since 1997, 17 computerized control units have been supplied to Réseau Ferré de France (RFF) including that of Strasbourg (France) in 2006, the largest computerized control unit in Europe. Since May 2009, one of the biggest stations in Europe, Bologna station (Italy), is managed by Smartlock. It includes management of complex infrastructure such as 350 points, 1 400 main routes and 1 700 shunting routes. Bologna is also operating one of the most important railways traffic control center in Europe with Iconis , covering 75 stations. Thanks to Iconis, operators can manage over 1 200 trains per day with a high level of punctuality.

About Alstom Transport
A promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom Transport develops and markets the most complete range of systems, equipment and services in the railway sector. Alstom Transport manages entire transport systems, taking in rolling stock, signalling and infrastructure, and offers turnkey solutions. Alstom Transport recorded sales of 5.8 billion euros in the fiscal year 2009-2010. Alstom Transport is present in over 60 countries and employs some 26,000 people.

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