This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page By 2022-08-01T16:12:00+01:00 EUROPE: CAF has formally completed the acquisition of the Alstom plant at Reichshoffen in France along with the Coradia Polyvalent rolling stock portfolio and intellectual property related to the Talent 3 platform Alstom agreed to the divest the former De Dietrich plant in Alsace and two product lines in order to obtain European Commission approval for its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation Following negotiations with CAF and Škoda Transportation an agreement with the Spanish company was announced in November 2021 In May this year the European Commission said this would not raise competition concerns Announcing completion of the transaction on August 1 CAF said the company value of the acquisitions was €75m Alstom said the transaction complied with all applicable social processes and consultations with employee representatives and marks the completion of the divestment commitments it made to the European Commission.  More than 700 employees have transferred to CAF which said they bring ‘proven experience in railway projects for the most demanding customers’ The Coradia Polyvalent design brings a project portfolio worth €500m and guarantees the workload at the Reichshoffen site for the coming years The German element of the deal includes intellectual property relating to the former Bombardier Transportation Talent 3 platform and a team of German engineers but does not include the production facilities at Hennigsdorf in Germany CAF said the deal would boost its design and approval capabilities in Germany and central Europe complementing its existing orders in the region Alstom will honour its remaining obligations under existing orders for Talent 3; and will operate in consortium with CAF to fulfil existing contracts for rolling stock delivery from the Reichshoffen site CAF said the transaction marks a new step in its growth and diversification strategy building on its acquisition of Polish bus manufacturer Solaris in 2018 and rolling stock maintenance company EuroMaint in 2019 It intends to continue its consolidation as the second largest railway manufacturer in France with the Alstom assets bringing further local capabilities in addition to its existing Bagnères-de-Bigorre site FRANCE: Transport authority Syndicat des Mobilités de Touraine has awarded CAF a contract to supply 19 Urbos trams for use on the future Tours Line 2 EUROPE: Passengers in France’s Grand Est région travelling to and from destinations in Germany will soon be riding on a fleet of 30 electro-diesel Régiolis TFA trainsets built specifically for cross-border services Unveiled on August 27 by regional President Franck Leroy and Transport Minister for Baden-Württemberg .. INTERNATIONAL: CAF has announced its first order to supply Coradia Polyvalent electro-diesel multiple-units since acquiring the product platform and the Reichshoffen factory from Alstom in August last year Under the contracts announced on April 3 CAF is to supply 11 four-car Régiolis trainsets ordered by the .. 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suburban 72 or 110 metres) and offers optimal comfort to passengers Coradia Polyvalent trains are both ecological and economical thanks to their low energy consumption and reduced maintenance costs Operation in multiple units of up to four trains makes it possible to adapt flexibly to dense traffic or peaks of up to 1,000 passengers In response to the hydrogen plan initiated by the French Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition and the Minister for Transport in June 2018 Alstom is now proposing to incorporate a dual-mode electric-hydrogen version into the Coradia Polyvalent range.  The first Coradia Polyvalent trains entered commercial service in April 2014 in Aquitaine 387 trains have been ordered as part of the contract awarded to Alstom by SNCF in October 2009 including 27 cross-border trains between France and Switzerland (AURA region for LEMAN Express) and 30 cross-border trains between France and Germany (Grand Est region).  Philippe Richert, president of the Grand Est region, former minister, Mathias Emmerich, executive vice president performance for SNCF Mobilités, and Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, president of Alstom in France celebrated the production of the 200th Coradia Polyvalent train for Regiolis at the site of Reichshoffen The 200th train will be delivered on 10th June and is one of the 34 trains ordered by the Grand Est Region to date the total fleet of Coradia Polyvalent trains delivered to date has travelled more than 27 million kilometres with a level of reliability that surpasses the objectives defined with SNCF The 30 Grand Est Regiolis trains currently in commercial operation have travelled more than 5 million kilometres the Grand Est region has ordered 34 Regiolis trains worth over €300 million ($335.21 million): 24 suburban trains (TER Alsace) and 10 regional trains (TER Lorraine) this fleet will be extended with 19 trains of the same type resulting from the transfer of the Paris — Troyes — Belfort — Mulhouse Intercity line The Grand Est Region will thus be in possession of the largest fleet of all the new Regions Philippe Richert announced that the Grand Est Region would place a firm order for at least 10 Regiolis at the end of 2017 This could be supplemented by 15-20 additional units in 2018 including 15 cross-border trains running between France and Germany for which the Grand Est Region is currently funding a feasibility study He also confirmed the support of the Grand Est Region for the research projects carried out by Alstom and SNCF for more energy-efficient trains the production of the 200th Regiolis train to be delivered this Saturday The development of the region requires the mobility of our citizens which is why we are committed to developing this multimodal network by investing in high-performance equipment particularly in the context of a study for energy-efficient trains will also allow us to be even more respectful of the environment which is essential for us in the context of global warming," said Philippe Richert "The 200th train constitutes an important event for the Reichshoffen site as well as being the symbol of French industrial excellence at the service of French Regions and SNCF These future orders announced by the Grand Est Region are a sign of confidence and excellent news for the site," said Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud By 2021-11-24T11:06:00 EUROPE: Alstom has agreed to divest its Coradia Polyvalent and Talent 3 multiple-unit families to CAF along with the production facilities at Reichshoffen in northern France Already have an account? LOG IN You’ve reached your limit of content for the month Register for free now The deal is part of Alstom’s commitments to the European Commission in association with Bombardier Transportation takeover Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) has concluded the acquisition of the Coradia Polyvalent platform, Reichshoffen production site in France, and TALENT 3 platform from Alstom The deal forms part of Alstom’s commitments to the European Commission (EC) in association with its Bombardier Transportation takeover CAF will incorporate the Alstom site in the Alsatian location of Reichshoffen and the Coradia Polyvalent platform with its associated project portfolio The company will engage the key engineering personnel to oversee the Talent 3 platform which targets the German and central European markets the Coradia Polyvalent platform can achieve regional speeds of up to 160km/h as well as interurban speeds in electric or bimodal traction It is expected to add a project portfolio valued at around €500m to CAF The deal also adds a relevant project with SNCF Voyageurs and other customer projects such as Hello Paris Services (Hello Paris) Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) and L’Agence de the Promotion des Investissements et des Grands Travaux (Apix) Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis CAF also purchased the intellectual property of the Talent 3 platform which can reach regional speeds of up to 160 km/h even with electric traction and the transfer of a related team of German engineers CAF stated that the company value of the perimeter bought is €75m and has been funded using CAF debt.  Last month, Alstom won a contract for the electrification of the first phase of the Barcelona tram network connection in Spain Nominations are now open for the prestigious Railway Technology Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Tube carriage maker being pursued in English courts by Alexander Brothers A multinational company that manufactures tube carriages for the London Underground is embroiled in a legal dispute with an obscure Hong Kong firm over suspected corrupt payments a French-headquartered multinational that makes railway carriages and rolling stock is being pursued in the English courts by the Hong Kong firm Alstom and its British subsidiary are refusing to pay the money arguing that the Hong Kong firm’s work is likely to have involved corrupting public officials they would run the risk of being prosecuted for bribery Alexander Brothers says it did not act corruptly The skirmish in the London courts is the latest phase of a campaign by Alexander Brothers Previous battles have been fought in Switzerland and France Guo has initiated the case in the English courts as she is seeking to obtain the money she says her company is owed A hearing is due to be held this month in London Details of the dispute are set out in judgments in French and British courts. It marks another legal showdown for Alstom, which in 2018 was revealed to have pleaded guilty to bribery charges in the UK Several of its directors also pleaded guilty or were convicted by a jury on charges unrelated to the current dispute In 2003 Alstom hired Guo’s firm to help it to secure three multimillion-pound contracts in China. It was hired because it was “close to the decision makers and that she was aware of the decision-making process in the Chinese ministry [of] railways,” according to an agreed statement of facts submitted to a French court The court added that Alstom won the contracts “thanks to the efforts and services” of her firm and started to pay her firm the agreed fees in 2010 their arrangement began to unravel after Alstom discovered it was facing an inquiry into alleged corrupt practices by the UK police Alstom carried out an audit of Alexander Brothers’ work and decided it could not carry on paying money to the firm on the contracts without risking criminal prosecution for corrupting public officials Guo informed Alstom that the company had won its bids for a contract thanks to her contact with Shanghai mayor’s office despite Alstom’s bid having been scored worse than those of other companies and despite the results of the tender not having been announced yet Alexander Brothers spent money on furniture and works of art as well as an average of $40,000 a year on “entertainment” Guo took Alstom to a private arbitration court in Switzerland demanding €2.9m in unpaid bills plus interest as well as a further €2.5m in compensation and damages The Swiss tribunal ordered Alstom to pay her €1.5m Alstom then brought its own case to the Paris court of appeal, which ruled that the manufacturer did not have to pay the money to her as it had found evidence that Alexander Brothers was bribing Chinese officials. The Paris court noted that a contact of Guo’s, the former railways minister Liu Zhijun had in 2011 been jailed for life in China for accepting €9m of bribes over a 25-year period An Alstom spokesperson said: “The Paris court of appeal overturned the order to enforce the arbitral award considering that Alstom could legitimately suspect that its former consultant had acted contrary to its ethics and compliance policy and therefore justified not making any payment to it “The court thus validated Alstom’s position and considered that the arbitral award could not be enforced because it was contrary to international public policy.” A lawyer for Alexander Brothers said it was not appropriate to comment as the matter was sub judice 15 June 2023 - The first hybrid electric-diesel-battery regional train underwent its first tests at the beginning of April on the Toulouse-Mazamet and Toulouse-Rodez lines (in the South of France) The aim was to observe how the hybrid train performs on real line profiles and in real conditions (according to the timetable of a commercial service) this innovative train was presented at the Occitanie Technicentre by Jean-Luc Gibelin Vice-President of the Occitanie Region with responsibility for Mobility and Transport Infrastructure Regional Director of SNCF Voyageurs Occitanie Director of the Régiolis Hybrid and Hydrogen Projects at Alstom Commercial service will begin in a few months as soon as the Etablissement Public de Sécurité Ferroviaire (EPSF) has issued the necessary authorisations for passenger transport This electric-diesel-battery regional train is the first hybridisation project for a Régiolis[1] train in France It was launched in 2018 by the SNCF Group and Alstom with the mobilisation and financial participation of 4 French Regions (Occitanie and the provision by the Occitanie Region of a trainset from its liO fleet The objectives are to reduce energy consumption and cut greenhouse gas emissions thanks to a solution that allows the existing thermal fleet to be modified without having to modify the existing infrastructure Along with the battery-powered train and the hydrogen train the hybrid train is one of the three decarbonisation technologies that the SNCF Group is developing with its partners Alstom and the French Regions for passenger transport on non-electrified (or partially electrified) regional lines Hybridization of the Régiolis trainset involved replacing half of the thermal engines with energy storage systems consisting of lithium-ion batteries. This operation was carried out at the beginning of 2021 at the CAF site in Reichshoffen[2] following an initial validation phase for the new energy storage systems at the end of 2020 at the Alstom site in Tarbes centre of excellence for “green traction” systems One car of the train has also been temporarily fitted with a laboratory and multiple sensors to measure the train’s energy flows Equipped with its two energy storage systems and its laboratory car the trainset has started its tests in the second half of 2021 A static and dynamic fine-tuning phase at up to 60 km/h took place at Reichshoffen to check the train’s operation and test the hybrid traction mode Tests then continued on the Vélim test track (in the Czech Republic) with validation and certification tests at up to 160 km/h This enabled all the train’s new traction modes to be tested at their operating speed and the route simulation models to be validated The tests showed that the train performed as expected The zero-emission battery-powered mode is designed to power the train for a few kilometres without the need to use internal combustion engines a feature that could be useful for low-carbon journeys in built-up areas the hybrid regional train retains the range of the initial model for up to 1,000 kilometres With the final tests on the national rail network having taken place in April SNCF Voyageurs has now to submit the admission file to the Etablissement public de sécurité ferroviaire (EPSF) with a view to obtaining the necessary authorisations for its commercial operation SNCF Voyageurs will also use this period to prepare for the launch of the trainset in the various regions (traffic plan The start of the experimental commercial service is scheduled for the end of 2023 in Occitanie particularly on the Mazamet – Toulouse and Rodez – Toulouse lines The modified trainset will then run throughout 2024 in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine The industrial deployment of the hybridisation solution on other dual-mode Régiolis trainsets still needs to be specified the organising authorities for regional passenger transport giving a total budget of 16,85 million euro “In the battle we are waging on behalf of the Regions to decarbonise Regional Trains which are a useful solution for reducing CO2 emissions quickly and effectively hybrid trains are a key part of the range of technologies we are investing in as part of our PLANETER programme to move away from diesel” “We are very proud to welcome to Occitanie the first hybrid train from the liO fleet to run on the Toulouse-Mazamet and Toulouse-Rodez lines The skills of the SNCF and Alstom technical teams have made it possible to meet the challenge of integrating an innovative traction system into an existing rolling stock thus paving the way for the decarbonisation of regional trains SNCF Voyageurs and the Occitanie Region have set themselves the ambitious target of reducing CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre by 40% Occitanie is the only region involved in all the trials of innovative rolling stock to reduce CO2 emissions “The tests on the first Régiolis hybrid train show that hybridisation of diesel trains is a realistic solution for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions Alstom is particularly proud to see the hybrid train in the Occitanie region since the traction system was designed in Tarbes knowing that this is the greatest innovation of this train" “The results of these initial tests of the hybrid version of the Régiolis are the fruit of joint work between the Alstom teams and those at the CAF site in Reichshoffen We are proud to be taking part in the development of a hybrid version of the Régiolis trains which represents a solution to the challenge of decarbonising rail transport” “We’re very proud to host the latest phase of the hybrid train trials in the Occitanie region It’s the highlight of a fantastic partnership involving 4 French Regions alongside Alstom and SNCF we are taking another decisive step towards commercial service Making Occitanie a pioneering and exemplary region in terms of innovation and low-carbon transport naturally involves the train which offers real perspectives in terms of energy savings and reducing greenhouse gas emissions as Montréjeau – Luchon will be the first line to run entirely on hydrogen-powered trains by 2025/26 And through our new agreement adopted this year we are pursuing our objective of achieving a 40% reduction in carbon emissions on the liO regional train network by 2032 I am convinced that the train remains our best asset in the battle to reduce the carbon footprint of our journeys That’s what our Green Pact for Occitanie is all about” President of the Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée Region “The greening of the TER train fleet is one of the major ambitions set out in Néo Terra the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region’s roadmap for accelerating the ecological transition one of the objectives being to decarbonise transport and get regional trains off diesel by 2030 several technologies and innovations are being considered in the Region: rechargeable batteries and I can assure you that we can’t wait to see this train running on Nouvelle-Aquitaine rail lines in 2023 A hybrid TER will very soon be on the rails Alain Rousset, President of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region “To make a success of the energy transition the Grand Est Region has a duty to develop carbon-free mass transport Already a pioneer with Strasbourg’s Réseau Express Métropolitain Européen (REME) it is determined to go even further by greening the trains it currently operates Successful test of the hybrid train is the first step towards achieving the objectives of this strategy currently being developed by the Region and SPL Grand Est Mobilités will be based on a range of solutions based on the electrification of lines which the Region has already been taking for several years with the acquisition of electric or dual-mode rolling stock are being continued with the ongoing electrification of the Paris – Troyes line the trials of battery-powered light trains and the introduction of hydrogen trains which will run on green hydrogen developed by the Grand Est region and its partners “The issue of mobility throughout the Centre-Val de Loire region is our priority It involves saving and renovating local lines to which we have made a major commitment with the French government as well as the vital issue of renewing rolling stock That’s why we’ve decided to work alongside other regions to promote the hybridisation of existing rolling stock We will therefore be proud to welcome this prototype trainset very soon particularly on the Bourges – Montluçon line The subsequent transition to the production phase of this hybridisation programme demonstrates the relevance of this multi-partner project of cleaner trains that are as close as possible to the regions and their inhabitants” President of the Centre Val de Loire Region [1] The Régiolis train is part of the Coradia Polyvalent range of regional trains developed and assembled by CAF at its Reichshoffen site (formerly owned by Alstom) More than 300 Régiolis trains currently operate in France The trainset involved in the hybridisation project is a so-called 'dual-mode' trainset (electric and diesel) [2] The Reichshoffen site (formerly owned by Alstom) became part of the CAF group in August 2022 Alstom has been awarded a contract for the supply of 15 regional trains by APIX acting on behalf of Senegal’s Ministry of Infrastructure entrusted to Alstom’s site at Reichshoffen in France The trains aim to satisfy the increasing need for mobility in Dakar a booming city with an expected five million inhabitants by 2030 The trains will run on the new line that will eventually connect the center of Dakar to the new international airport Blaise Diagne (AIBD) in Diass They will serve 14 stations over a distance of 57 km The number of daily passengers is estimated at 115,000 “We are very proud to be part of such an important infrastructure project and to supply Coradia Polyvalent trains combining passenger comfort performance and respect for the environment,” said Gian Luca Erbacci Alstom’s senior vice president Middle East and Africa “We are also pleased to contribute to the development and modernization of the African rail network thanks to our proven mobility solutions that benefit from the very latest technological innovations.” The Coradia Polyvalent train for Senegal is dual-mode (diesel/electric) and is capable of running at speeds of 160 km/h a capacity of 400 passengers and a first and second class It is adapted to the climatic and environmental conditions of the country and has a highly efficient air conditioning system Its low floor provides easier access and on-board movement in particular for people with reduced mobility Five other sites in France will be involved in the project: Saint-Ouen for the design Tarbes for the traction system and Villeurbanne for the on-board IT systems and passenger information already adopted by SNCF and the French regions as well as by SNTF in Algeria belongs to Alstom's Coradia range of modular trains which benefits from over 30 years of expertise and proven technical solutions More than 2,400 Coradia trains have already been sold worldwide and 1,900 trains are currently in circulation Alstom has just reached a new milestone with the signature of the first end of general warranty of a Regiolis (Coradia Polyvalent) trainset In addition to this important step in the project which confirms the reliability and the availability of the trains Regiolis is celebrating over 10 million kilometres covered in commercial service This first end of warranty concerns a Regiolis Picardy dual-mode trainset consisting of 6 cars. To date, 137 Regiolis have been delivered to eight French regions . Alstom’s after-sales teams have been assigned to the customers’ sites to ensure corrective maintenance as well as the availability and reliability of the trains "This first end of warranty two years after the delivery of the first trains is a great success which attests to the reliability of our train and the excellent cooperation between the teams of SNCF and Alstom Train availability for the operator and passenger comfort are our priority Regiolis has demonstrated that it is perfectly adapted both to daily journeys and long trips" says Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud Coradia Polyvalent belongs to Alstom’s Coradia range of trains it can be adapted to the needs of every organising authority as well as different types of use: suburban The production of Coradia Polyvalent creates over 4000 jobs in France with Alstom and its suppliers Six of Alstom’s twelve sites in France are involved in the project: Reichshoffen for the design and assembly Villeurbanne for the onboard electronics and Saint-Ouen for the design By 2023-04-05T09:00:00 INTERNATIONAL: CAF has announced its first order to supply Coradia Polyvalent electro-diesel multiple-units since acquiring the product platform and the Reichshoffen factory from Alstom in August last year Régiolis is a next-generation regional train developed by Alstom Transport The train is derived from Coradia Polyvalent regional trains The new trains aim to offer reliability and comfort for passengers Régiolis is a next-generation regional train developed by Alstom Transport. The train is derived from Coradia Polyvalent regional trains Alstom received orders for 182 Régiolis trains from 12 French regions as part of a contract signed with SNCF in 2009 The first train set was delivered to the Aquitaine Region in July 2013 and the first train to the Lower Normandy region was delivered in December. Alstom plans to deliver 100 Régiolis trains by late 2014 The fleet of Régiolis trains has run for 350,000km to conclude dynamic test phase The Commercial Operation Authorisation (AMEC) from French Rail Safety Public Authority (EPSF) was received in March 2014 allowing the trains to enter into service in April 2014 produced and assembled at Alstom’s sites in Reichshoffen (design and assembly) Tarbes (traction systems) and Villeurbanne (on-board computer systems) The Régiolis regional trains feature an articulated architecture integrating bogies amidst cars and a permanent magnet motor The train sets were developed using advanced reusable components for saving power consumption and reducing total cost of ownership The innovative design meets the requirements of customers and satisfies different passenger groups The bogies are placed at the ends of the train to minimise the vibration and noise experienced by passengers The equipment is installed on the roof to create additional internal space for the passengers and luggage The acoustic comfort inside the trains is enhanced by removing most technical units and other sources of vibration are high-performance rolling stock offered in various configurations suitable for diverse requirements The Régiolis range of trains is available in three lengths while 72m and 56m-long trains include four and three cars respectively Régiolis trains are offered in three types of configurations These configurations are designed to fulfil the specific requirements adapted to the types of routes served The technical equipment on the roof and other key equipment aboard the Régiolis train sets are easily accessible enabling optimised maintenance The state-of-the-art technologies used in the trains offer advantages in terms of safety The modular architecture of Régiolis allows the integration of train interiors according to the interest of each region multi-activity areas such as bike racks and ski racks work areas and recreational spaces for families Régiolis is the first regional low-floor train in France The low-floor cars allow easy movement and access for passengers onboard The internal space is designed to offer complete visibility from one end of the train to the other The information system screens installed in the railcars display traffic conditions in real time The systems can be optionally equipped to provide information on the weather and local tourist attractions This information will be announced through an audio track for visually impaired passengers Régiolis regional trains offer a range of devices to enhance safety and security Trains can be equipped with video surveillance and decision support systems for assisting drivers and control centres The intercom system installed in bogies allows passengers to contact the driver in case of emergency Régiolis trains are powered by bimodal (diesel/electric) or electric engines The permanent magnet synchronous motors offer superior power-to-weight ratio The four-car train develops a unique special power of 1kW/kg or 20% more power than that of the last generation The new generation of engines can also recover the energy produced during braking The energy consumption is further reduced due to the low weight of the trains The redundancy of the propulsion ensures the availability of trains for a maximum period of time Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.