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Alstom signs two contracts for Phase II of Cairo Metro
Line 3
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Jean-Loup HEDON, representing Alstom Transport, who
signed the contract for Group 1 with the Chairman of the National Authority for
Tunnels (NAT) Atta EL SHERBINY, in the presence of Prime Minister Ahmed NAZIF,
Minister of Transport Mohamed MANSOUR, Minister of International Cooperation
Fayza ABUL NAGA and the French Minister of State for Foreign Trade Anne-Marie
Idrac
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22 June 2009
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Alstom and its partners have
just signed two contracts with the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) for
Phase II (*) of Greater Cairo Metro Line 3 (Cairo Airport-Imbaba).
Alstom/Thales signed the contract for Group 1 "Signalling &
Centralized Control - Driving Modes & Telecommunications". Leader of
this consortium, Alstom will provide the Urbalis 200 Train Control system,
points machines and station signalling equipment.
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Alstom/Thales signed the
contract for Group 1 "Signalling & Centralized Control - Driving Modes
& Telecommunications". Leader of this consortium, Alstom will provide
the Urbalis 200 Train Control system, points machines and station signalling
equipment.
Alstom is a member of the consortium for Group 3 led by Colas Rail, with
Thales, Orascom and Arab Contractors, which signed the contract for the
Electromechanical Works. It is to be mentioned that Group 2 (Civil Works,
consortium led by Vinci) & Group 3 are also combined for Phase II. Alstom
will design and supply electromechanical systems for the four stations on this
"Abbassia-Heliopolis" section of the line: Cairo Fair - Cairo Stadium
- Kolleyet EL Banat - Ahram Street .
These two new contracts follow Phase 1 of the project, for which the two
consortiums were selected in January 2007. NAT renews its confidence in Alstom
and has opted for technological continuity in its signalling and
telecommunications systems and equipment. As a result, the delivery timetable
will be shortened from eight to six years. Alstom has already supplied the
signalling equipment and infrastructure for Lines 1 and 2 of the Cairo metro
system, as well as the rolling stock for Line 1. This new order consolidates
Alstom’s position in Egypt at a time when the country has embarked on a
rail expansion initiative.
In fulfilling this contract, Alstom Transport will draw on its expertise in
urban transport and metro systems in particular. To date, more than 3,000
Métropolis cars have been sold worldwide, over half in Asia. Alstom has
put into service the Singapore metro’s North-East and Circle lines, the
largest automated metro system in the world. In 2008, Alstom delivered the
automatic metro in Lausanne, Switzerland. The same year, the company delivered
and commissioned the new Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) system on
Line 2 of the Beijing metro in less than 24 months.
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 5.7 billion euros in the fiscal year 2008-2009 and
an increase in orders of 9% compared to the previous year. Alstom Transport is
present in over 60 countries and employs some 27,000 people. |
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