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Alstom has secured a €1bn ($1.17bn) share of a contract for the Suburban Rail Loop East project in Melbourne, Australia. The overall contract, valued at €4.9bn, was granted by the Suburban Rail Loop Authority to the TransitLinX Alliance, which comprises Alstom, John Holland, KBR, WSP, and RATP Dev. Alstom’s responsibilities include supplying rolling stock, digital infrastructure, signalling systems, maintenance services, and overseeing system integration for the project’s East section. The manufacturin ...

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Core Insights - Alstom has been awarded a €1.0 billion (A$1.8 billion) share of a €4.9 billion (A$8.8 billion) contract for the East section of the Suburban Rail Loop Project in Melbourne, Australia, as part of the TransitLinX Alliance [1][7] - The project includes the supply of 13 automated Metropolis metro trains, digital infrastructure, signalling, maintenance, and overall system integration [2][7] - The Suburban Rail Loop is Australia's largest rail and housing infrastructure project, featuring a 90 km orbital rail loop through Melbourne's middle suburbs [5] Company and Project Details - Alstom's Dandenong manufacturing site will assemble the Metropolis metro trains, which will operate under Grade of Automation 4 (GOA4) [2] - The maintenance solution for the Metropolis fleet will be provided for 15 years, ensuring high availability and reliability [2] - The first Metropolis trains are expected to enter service in 2035 [2] Strategic Importance - This contract strengthens Alstom's partnership with the Victorian Government, showcasing its commitment to delivering rail transport solutions [3] - Alstom's technologies will enable the second driverless train fleet in Australia, following the Metropolis metro fleet in Sydney [5] - The project is significant on a global scale, positioning Melbourne among leading cities utilizing advanced rail solutions [4]

Core Points - Alstom has been awarded a €1.0 billion (A$1.8 billion) share of a €4.9 billion (A$8.8 billion) contract for the East section of the Suburban Rail Loop Project in Melbourne, Australia [1][8] - The project includes the assembly and supply of 13 automated Metropolis metro trains, which will operate under Grade of Automation 4 (GOA4) [2][5] - Alstom will provide a 15-year full maintenance solution for the Metropolis fleet, ensuring high availability and reliability [2][8] Company Involvement - Alstom is part of the TransitLinX Alliance, which includes John Holland, KBR, WSP, and RATP Dev, and aims to deliver rail transport solutions in partnership with the Victorian Government [3][4] - The contract will enhance Alstom's presence in Australia, where it is the only rail technology provider with end-to-end rail manufacturing capabilities [5][8] Project Significance - The Suburban Rail Loop is Australia's largest rail and housing infrastructure project, featuring a 90 km orbital rail loop through Melbourne's middle suburbs [5] - The first stage, SRL East, spans 26 km and includes six underground stations, strategically located near major employment, education, and health precincts [5] Technological Aspects - Alstom's Urbalis Forward Communications Based Train Control system will be implemented, along with cybersecurity and integrated signalling solutions [2][8] - The project will enable the second driverless train fleet in Australia, following the Metropolis metro fleet in Sydney [5]

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