Follow Hong Kong Immigration and Hong Kong Economic news: On December 23, Alstom Group announced that it has signed a supply contract with Hong Kong MTR operator, MTR Corporation Limited, to provide infrastructure systems for the Sha Tin to Central Link.
Alstom stated that the contract scope includes the manufacturing, supply, installation, and commissioning of 22 kilometers of track (including 6 kilometers of depot track and siding) as well as a 25kV catenary system, with a total contract value of approximately €41 million. The project is expected to be completed in 2018.
It is anticipated that by 2021, the Sha Tin to Central Link will accommodate up to 1 million passengers daily. This line will connect multiple existing lines, forming two important corridors: the East-West Corridor and the North-South Corridor. The section managed by Alstom begins at Tai Wai Station on the Ma On Shan Line, passing through East Kowloon and ultimately connecting to the West Rail Line, thus forming the "East-West Corridor," which includes a total of 7 stations.
It is reported that this contract is Alstom's third rail transit infrastructure contract in Hong Kong, following the South Island Line (East) and Kwun Tong Line contracts in 2012. Alstom is also collaborating with MTR Corporation on signaling systems, vehicle refurbishment, and other services.
Alstom has been involved in the construction of the Hong Kong MTR for over 30 years, providing approximately 1,100 metro vehicles and signaling systems for 7 lines.
Alstom is a global supplier of power generation, transmission equipment, and rail transport, covering areas including hydropower, nuclear power, gas, coal, and wind power. Alstom Group's sales exceeded €20 billion in the 2012/13 fiscal year, with orders nearing €24 billion.
