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Alstom Completes Azerbaijan Railways Locomotive Order

Alstom has delivered the fortieth and final Prima T8 AZ8A heavy freight locomotive to Azerbaijan Railways.

First Alstom Passenger Locomotive Fully Assembled in Kazakhstan

Following assembly in France in 2014–2016, the first Alstom Prima electric passenger locomotive has been fully assembled in Kazakhstan.

Alstom Commissions First Seven Prima T8 Freight Locomotives in Azerbaijan

Alstom has successfully commissioned the first seven Prima T8 AZ8A freight locomotives to Azerbaijan Railways (ADY).

Alstom to Provide and Maintain Shunting Locomotives for SWEG

Alstom and SWEG have signed a framework agreement that will see Alstom provide and maintain locomotives from its rental pool for eight years…

Alstom Begins Validation Tests for Prima T8 in Azerbaijan

Alstom has started the validation tests for its Prima T8 AZ8A locomotives for Azerbaijan. They are being performed on the main freight line.

Indian Railways Puts First Alstom Prima T8 Locomotive into Service

Indian Railways has put its first Alstom Prima T8 electric locomotive into commercial service, after a contract for 800 units signed in 2015…

Alstom Begins Production of Passenger Locomotives in Kazakhstan

The Alstom-Transmashholding joint venture EKZ has commenced production of the Prima M4 electric passenger locomotive, type KZ4AT.

Alstom Delivers First of 40 Prima T8 Freight Locomotives to Azerbaijan

Alstom has delivered the first of 40 Prima T8 freight locomotives to Azerbaijan. Specifically, they are of the type 'AZ8A' and will operate …

Railway-News Choice: Rolling Stock Highlights at InnoTrans 2018

One of the key attractions at Berlin Messe is its Outdoor Display with 3,500 metres of track on which to display locomotives, multiple units…

Alstom Becomes Majority Shareholder in its Kazakh Locomotive Joint Venture

Alstom has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan Railways to acquire their 25% stake in the EKZ Joint Venture for the production of electric l…

Alstom Unveils Passenger Locomotive for Azerbaijan Railways

Alstom presented its first Prima M4 passenger locomotive for Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) yesterday (09 October) in Belfort, France.

India: Alstom Signs on Major Railway Works