Alstom: first ride on the tramway Citadis Rabat-Salé
Dynamic tests Citadis tramway began March 30 on the future network of Rabat-Salé, Morocco's first city to adopt to a modern tram system. The first of 22 double tram trains, for the Company's Tramway Rabat-Sale (STRS), began a series of online tests on a test area located in Sale - Hay Karima. The opening of this phase follows the power of a first section of the airline Contact the STRS and delivery of the train by Alstom March 18 ..
The objective is to test the interfaces between the rolling stock, track and catenary. The performance of traction, braking and speed will also be checked. The tests will take place throughout the network as and when its construction and on each of the oars Citadis. The contract signed in May 2008, provides the final delivery to the first quarter of 2011.
Citadis These trains were specially designed for Rabat-Salé, thanks to the combination of equipment proven standards that fit all Citadis and custom elements such as design of the cab, livery and interior design.
The Design & Styling Alstom was inspired by the Moroccan culture and artistic heritage of Rabat. The art of Zellige, especially one of a fountain patterns on the Mausoleum Mohamed V in Rabat, has declined in a harmony of shapes and colors on the exterior livery.
This pattern is repeated, like a fresco on the ceiling of each vehicle and textiles of all seats. The first tram Morocco is characterized by its capacity. Each train seats offers 118 double and 12 doors on each side. It can accommodate about 500 people.
Trams should carry 180,000 passengers daily over a network consisting of two lines with a total length of about 20 km and 31 stations. The accessibility and passenger comfort were particularly studied.
Trains are easily accessible walk-in from the docks, especially for people with reduced mobility. Seats, windows, air conditioning, wide aisles and passenger information displays in French and Arabic provide pleasant travel conditions. Like any Citadis, the Rabat-Salé is designed to allow the STRS to provide efficient transport service, safe, reliable and punctual.
To date, 1382 Citadis have been ordered by 34 cities around the world. More than 35 million miles were flown and more than 500 million passengers were transported Citadis since 2000.
About Alstom Transport
Present for more than 40 years in Morocco, Alstom contributes to the Moroccan railway network conveyance of the future for freight and passengers, and a development tool for the country since 1992, 27 electric locomotives have been delivered to ONCF (National Railway) Prima locomotives and 20 new generation are being delivered. Alstom has also contributed to improving the Moroccan railway network by doubling the tracks on the Fez-Meknes line, in service since June 2007, and upgrading signage of 900 km of lines and 67 stations, including Casablanca. Casablanca has also chosen to equip 37 rowing double receiving trams in November 2009. Alstom's presence in Morocco to provide innovative and environmentally illustrated with future TGVTM trains (1) for the proposed high speed link between Tangiers and Kenitra.
In a logic of sustainable mobility, Alstom Transport develops and offers range of systems, equipment and services the most comprehensive rail. Alstom is able to manage entire transport systems, including rolling stock and signaling, infrastructure and maintenance, and offer solutions "turnkey". During 2008-2009, Alstom Transport recorded sales of EUR 5.7 billion and orders increased 9% compared to last year. Alstom Transport is present in over 60 countries and employs 27,000 employees.
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