Shanghai Alstom Transport Co, (SATCO), a joint venture of Alstom and Shanghai Rail Traffic Equipment Development Co. Ltd, has received a contract worth around EUR 72 million from Shanghai Songjiang Tramway Investment and Operation Co. Ltd

 

According to the contract, SATCO will provide 30 Citadis trams for the two first tramway lines of Songjiang. These two lines are expected to be in operation by 2017 and transport 173,000 persons per day.

 

“SATCO will benefit from the Alstom’s Citadis tramway technology to better address Chinese needs in terms of urban transport,” the company stated.

 

SATCO will manufacture the Citadis trams and Alstom will supply the traction systems, bogies and the Train Control and Monitoring System (TCMS).

 

“Alstom and its partner are pleased to have been selected by Shanghai district for the supply of Citadis trams which will contribute to enhance the city transport services and energize urban life, while contributing to the protection of the environment,” said, Fang Ling, Managing Director, Alstom Transport China.