Alstom will continue to serve the North American signalling market, with communication-based train control (CBTC) and European train control systems (ETCS) solutions.
The consortium, comprising Colas Rail (leader), Orascom Construction and Hitachi Rail, has signed a contract with the Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to renovate line 1 of the Cairo underground system for a total of above 800 million euros, including 35% for Colas Rail, 35% for Orascom Construction and 29% for Hitachi Rail: 29%.
Following finalization of Alstom Signaling North America deal, Knorr-Bremse acquires all signaling business activities plus team of approximately 800 employees in six locations.
The new modular Ni-MH battery system is engineered to provide an auxiliary power supply for railway vehicles, offering a range of features that sets it apart from traditional systems.