The project consists of the extensive modernization and signaling works on the 170 km high–speed railway segment Sighișoara-Coșlariu-Simeria. The line will be equipped with Atlas 200, Alstom’s ERTMS Level 2 solution. The contract includes the Coradia Polyvalent dual-mode (electric and diesel) in order to test and measure the performances of the supplied systems.
Designed and produced in France, the train, especially built for Romania, is fully functional but without interior fittings. The design, configuration and fitting of its interiors will be performed locally in accordance with specific requests from the customer. These works are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2017.
“Alstom is one of the leading train manufacturers in the world and yet Romania didn’t have any Alstom train until now,” said Gabriel Stanciu, Alstom managing director for Romania, Bulgaria and Republic of Moldova. “This is about to change with the arrival of this Coradia Polyvalent, which I hope to be one of many Alstom trains, urban or regional, to circulate in Romania.”
“Although this first train will have a very specific destination for CFR Infrastructura, for its railway infrastructure rehabilitation projects, this highly performing model is ideal as passenger train for our country, given how well it responds to local landscape, technical requirements and capacity needs. This is a landmark train for the entire South-East Europe region,” added Stanciu.
The four-car train is part of the Coradia regional train family and is able to circulate on both electrified and non-electrified lines at a maximum speed of 160 km/h.
Four French Alstom sites have contributed to the development of this Coradia Polyvalent, including Reichshoffen for the design and manufacturing; Le Creusot for bogies; Ornans for motors; and Tarbes for traction system equipment.