The Nanjing Metro Company Ltd (China) has selected Alstom, in partnership with Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Works, for the supply of 20 metro trains for its Phase 1, North-South Line project. The contract is valued at approximately EUR 160 million. Located 300km west of Shanghai, Nanjing is the capital of the Jiangsu province. With a population of over 5 million, it is the second largest business centre in East China, after Shanghai. Alstom is responsible for the design, engineering and production of the pre-series train and traction equipment as well as for project management and procurement. For the order, the consortium will supply 20 six-car metro trains based on technology from Alstom’s Metropolis™ product range. The first trainset will be produced in Alstom’s unit in Valenciennes, France, and all subsequent trainsets will be produced at the Nanjing Puzhen Rolling Stock Works in China.
