10 March 2018 - Alstom announced the
completion of its first all-electric locomotive from its state-of-the-art
locomotive facility at Madhepura in the State of Bihar [1],
on schedule. In line with the Government’s and Indian Railways’ target towards
100% electrification and towards sustainable mobility, these new locomotives
will not only bring down operating costs for the Railways but will significantly
cut down greenhouse gas emissions as well.
This first locomotive is part of a €3.5 billion order comprising 800
electric double-section locomotives signed in 2015 which contributes to the
Ministry of Railways’ public-private partnership programme to modernise the
country’s rail infrastructure. This agreement remains the largest Foreign
Direct Investment in the railways sector to date and has a strategic role in
creating a multiplier effect on the economy. This contract is also one of the
biggest contracts in the history of Alstom.
“Our operations in India are paramount to our business
globally and we continue to stay committed todeveloping India’s infrastructure
needs, improving the quality of services to citizens and investing in the
nation’s economy,” said Henri-Poupart Lafarge, Chairman and CEO, Alstom.
