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Commission Approves Alstom's Acquisition of Bombardier
The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Bombardier Transportation by Alstom, following Alstom's commitments.
3 Aug 2020Business -
Germany to Get World's First Hydrogen Filling Station for Passenger Trains
A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place for the new hydrogen refuelling station that is to be built in Lower Saxony, Germany.
29 Jul 2020Infrastructure -
EUROFIMA Signs €240m Financing Transaction with FS Italiane
Eurofima has entered into a financing transaction with FS Italiane. It will loan 240 million euros to the Italian operator for 14 years.
29 Jul 2020Business -
Alstom Delivers 55m Citadis Trams to Dublin
Alstom has delivered the first two of eight new 55m Citadis trams to Ireland for operation on the Luas tram network in Dublin.
29 Jul 2020Rolling Stock -
Alstom Delivers Power Supply and Interlocking Systems in Egypt
Alstom has successfully delivered its power supply and interlocking systems for the Mallawi section of the Beni Suet-Asyut line in Egypt.
28 Jul 2020Infrastructure -
Pilot Project on Digital Automatic Coupling Launches
The German Ministry of Transport has launched a project to test and certify digital automatic coupling. A DB-led consortium will run it.
27 Jul 2020Science and Technology -
Siemens Mobility Wins Train Cab Radio Contract in Norway
Siemens Mobility has won a contract with Norske tog AS to supply 570 train cab radios for GSM-R with an option to upgrade to FRMCS.
23 Jul 2020Science and Technology -
Additional 1m GBP for Breeze Hydrogen Train Programme
Alstom and Eversholt Rail are investing a further 1 million GBP into the hydrogen train Breeze in order to accelerate the UK hydrogen sector.
22 Jul 2020Rolling Stock -
Tunnel Safety and Security Systems Contract Awarded for Madrid-Asturias High-Speed Line
Alstom is part of a consortium that has won a contract for the tunnel safety and security systems on the Madrid-Asturias high-speed line.
21 Jul 2020Infrastructure -
Inspiro Metro for Sofia Leaves Factory in Poland
The first Inspiro metro train from the options contract with Metropolitan EAD has left the factory in Poland for Sofia, Bulgaria.
21 Jul 2020Rolling Stock -
First TRAXX MS3 Locomotives Enter Commercial Trial Operation in Czech Republic
The first TRAXX MS3 locomotives have entered service for CD Cargo. They meet the new Czech electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
20 Jul 2020Rolling Stock -
Argentina: Siemens Wins CBTC Signalling Contract
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to equip line D of the Buenos Aires metro with its CBTC signalling solution Trainguard MT.
20 Jul 2020Infrastructure -
Alstom Orders Up on Last Year Despite Coronavirus
Alstom has published its financial results for Q1 of 2020/21, with total orders up compared to the same period in the previous year.
16 Jul 2020Business -
ProRail and Alstom to Test ATO on Shunting Locomotive
ProRail and Alstom will test ATO GoA4 operations on a shunting locomotive starting in 2021. The tests will use a Lineas locomotive.
15 Jul 2020Science and Technology -
Moldova: CFM Takes Possession of 12 Diesel Locomotives
The EBRD, the EU and the EIB have contributed funding by way of grants and loans for 12 diesel locomotives for Moldova's state operator CFM.
15 Jul 2020Rolling Stock -
Dubai's Route 2020 Metro Extension Opens
The Route 2020 metro extension in Dubai has opened to passenger operations. Alstom, as part of a consortium, was a major contributor.
13 Jul 2020Infrastructure