Alstom, the world leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is participating in the 15th Rail + Metro China fair, held in Nanjing, China, between March 17-16, together with its Chinese joint ventures. Alstom demonstrates its active approach to sustainable development and its long-term commitment to the high-quality advancement of China's railway transit industry, by presenting its mature and cutting-edge product portfolio and innovative technologies, under the theme of Integrated Eco-friendly Intelligent.
Rooting: A new plan for Alstom's expansion in China
“The Yangtze River Delta region is full of vitality and bright prospects. A fertile soil for Alstom's development in China. This exhibition is an important platform and a great opportunity for Alstom to further develop and expand its cooperation in this region and the Chinese market. “As the world leader in smart and sustainable mobility, Alstom will continue to solidify its roots in China and connect with the rest of the world to accelerate localization, while also driving the future of mobility towards green and smart innovation and breakthroughs.” Director of Alstom China.
A VIP delegation of leaders from the China Local Railway Association, Nanjing Municipal Government and major urban rail transport units visited Alstom's booth. They learned about Alstom's development strategy in China and its latest products and technologies, and expressed that they know and look forward to Alstom's strategy and future development in China.
Science and innovation: Strengthening a sustainable future of rail transport
Three experts from Alstom and its joint ventures were invited to speak at the forum during the fair. They explained Alstom's discoveries and applications in the safe operation of urban rail and new technology, intelligent operation and maintenance, digitalization and related topics from the perspective of a standard fully automated operating system and exchanged information on the future development of rail transport. Participants sharing Alstom's technical wisdom and sustainable development philosophy.
Alstom also showcases a range of representative products and technologies that have attracted wide attention and discussion with their leading innovation capability. The world's first hydrogen fuel cell passenger train, the Coradia iLint incorporates several innovations that ensure clean, sustainable train operation while maintaining high performance. Alstom's Citadis low-floor tram system also stands out as a green and innovative transportation solution. Equipped with a variety of features that provide exceptional passenger comfort and lower CO2 emissions than other transportation systems, this system is already in use in Shanghai and Chengdu.
Alstom's latest generation reliable and environmentally friendly automated driverless systems, Innovia APM and Innovia Monorail, are the highlights of the stand. Alstom has already supplied APM systems to six major cities in China, and Wuhu Lines 1 and 2, the first monorail lines in China, provide tangible examples of the smart urban transport of the future.
Alstom is also showcasing a range of highly reliable high-speed circuit breakers certified to standards such as ISO 9001 and IRIS. Used in projects around the world since 1999, it provides fast and repeatable overload and disconnection protection for traction systems.
Brought to you by PATS, an Alstom joint venture, the Rubber Tire Rapid Transit System (RRT) car was on display, allowing visitors to experience the appeal of smart rail transport technology with its lightweight design, onboard energy storage, safety and efficiency. and smart energy saving.
Guided by the group's mid-term strategic goal of 2050, Alstom China will continue to provide diversified green and smart product options to Chinese partners and customers in the future, facilitating the positive and sustainable development of China's rail transport industry.
Operating in China for over 60 years, Alstom is involved in all railway projects in China. Alstom now has a complete line of rolling stock (high-speed trains, railway passenger cars, locomotives, subways, automated people transport vehicles, monorails and trams), state-of-the-art components (traction systems, bogies, traction motors) in China. , shock absorbers), infrastructure and signaling solutions with customized services.
Alstom in China has eleven joint ventures, eight wholly foreign-owned businesses, and more than 10.000 employees. Together, the joint ventures deliver more than 6.000 rail passenger vehicles and 1.530 electric locomotives, more than 7.200 subway vehicles, over 800 monorail vehicles, 136 automated people transport vehicles and 191 tram vehicles to China's growing rail transport market and overseas. he did. markets. In China, Alstom also provides customers with a wide range of service solutions from heavy maintenance to modernizations and currently has more than 3.200 subway cars under maintenance contracts. It is a major signaling supplier of the Chinese high-speed network, and through its joint ventures, its signaling systems and propulsion equipment are used on more than 100 urban transit lines.