ALSTOM wins an order for 12 CORADIA electric trains from Italy's Ferrovia Trento Malè
07 March 2002 16:38
Italian regional train operator Ferrovia Trento-Malè Spa (FTM), which provides rail service for western Trento Province (northern Italy), has signed a contract with ALSTOM for the supply of 12 electric regional trains from the company’s CORADIA product line. The order is under the responsibility of ALSTOM Ferroviaria Spa of Savigliano, where the work will be carried out.
The 43 million-euro order is part of a major upgrading and development program being undertaken by FTM, which transports approximately 2 million commuters and tourists annually along its 56 km line.
FTM is planning to add a further 10 kilometers of track to extend the line to the popular Marilleva ski resort in the Italian Alps by the end of 2002. A seven-kilometers extension to Fucine in Alta Valle di Sole is also in the planning stage. The new fleet supplied by ALSTOM will be the first in Italy with a low floor (300mm floor height). The absence of entry-way obstacles will permit easy access for baby strollers, passengers with reduced mobility and passengers carrying skis.
The new electric trains will be composed of two cars and have a total length of 40 meters. Each train is bi-directional and will be able to transport up to 244 passengers at a maximum speed of 120 km/h.
Great attention will be given to passenger comfort and to interior and exterior design: large windows for maximum visibility will allow passengers to enjoy the natural beauties of the Trentino region; the train will be equipped with an air conditioning and heating system that will supplement the floor-integrated heating system to suit the Alpine area in which the trains will operate.
ALSTOM will also equip the new trains with a noise-reduction system already in use on Italy’s PENDOLINO high speed trains built by ALSTOM in Savigliano.
Delivery of the prototype for tests on the track is scheduled for March 2004 and delivery of the first train is planned for the end of 2004.
Emilio Gallocchio, Senior Vice President of ALSTOM Transport in Italy said, 'We are proud to collaborate with Trento Malé to deliver to the Trentino Region an innovative train completely in line with the needs of European travelers.'
ALSTOM Transport, with a worldwide market share of 17 % and annual sales of €4.4 billion, is an internationally leading supplier of rolling stock, signaling systems, services and complete turnkey systems to the rail industry.
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