Double blow for Alstom, which wins a new mega-contract that allows it to strengthen its leadership position in Southeast Asia. In fact, the French industrialist was chosen to participate in a large project to extend the railway network in the Philippines.
The French manufacturer will thus supply and deploy several technical and technological solutions for the “North-South Commuter Railway” program of the Manila metro. Amount of the contract owed to him: 1,100 million euros.
Tails was also selected
“Executed by a consortium led by Alstom and made up of Colas Rail (a subsidiary of the Bouygues group, editor’s note), this emblematic project will enable faster, more reliable and more sustainable mobility between the metropolis of Manila and the peri-urban areas of Luçon “, can be read in a press release. The expansion provides for 27 new stations along 110 kilometers by 2029.
The project is funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, the contracting authority has been entrusted to Mitsubishi Heavy Industry.
“Alstom will be responsible for systems integration, signaling and telecommunications, power supply, ticketing system, platform doors, maintenance systems and depot equipment, as well as the central signaling and training post,” the group continues.
Great potential in the region
Signaling is at the heart of this contract and, for the first time in the region, Alstom will deploy a level 2 ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) signaling system, the most advanced in this field, thanks to its ETCS ( European Train Control System). ) solution.
A good way to show your experience in the Asia-Pacific area where the development potential of the railway sector is important (+5% per year until 2030).
“This project reinforces our position as the market leader in the region,” said Ling Fang, President of Alstom’s Asia Pacific.
In fact, the manufacturer is multiplying the successes in this area of the globe. Last November, Alstom announced a new €312 million order in India and in April 2022, the group won a €700 million contract in Australia.
Source: BFM TV
