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Coradia Liner v160 The new generation of Alstom main line trains

Alstom is an expert in the field of regional and main line trains. The company has already

sold 2,400 trains from its Coradia range, which have covered distances of more than 4

billion kilometres. In France, Alstom has supplied 55% of the regional trains in circulation

since the regionalisation of the network in 1997. Thanks to its experience, combined with

its expertise and industrial muscle in regional and main line trains, Alstom today offers

operators and passengers a range of products based on the Coradia platform, perfectly

adapted to their requirements: high-capacity trains that are reliable, available, easy to

maintain, accessible and clean, optimising the overall cost of ownership for operators while

maximising comfort for passengers.

In October 2013, SNCF ordered 34 Coradia Liner V160 trains to renew the Corail trains on

its Intercity lines. This new generation of main line trains was developed from the Coradia

Polyvalent platform. Situated between a regional TER train and a TGV, its design embues it

with a specific identity, increased comfort, a wider range of services and greater

performance.

The Coradia Polyvalent project The Coradia Polyvalent project saw the light in October 2009 with the signature of a

framework contract between Alstom and SNCF for 100 trains, comprising the first binding

part of the order, with the possibility of extending this to 1,000 trains for a total of

approximately 7 billion euros. In its regional version, the new train was baptised Régiolis1

by the regions of France. To date, 285 Coradia Polyvalent trains have been ordered as part

of the contract awarded to Alstom by SNCF in October 2009. These include 232 Coradia

Polyvalent (for Régiolis) and 53 Coradia Liner trains.

Resulting from the involvement of several actors of the French railway sector, the first

commercial entry into service took place in April 2014. To date, Coradia Polyvalent has

covered more than 20 million kilometres in commercial service, with a level of reliability

and availability that complies with customer requirements.

As a result, Coradia Liner benefits today from the experience gained with Coradia

Polyvalent for Régiolis, as well as its robustness and its proven technical solutions.

1 SNCF brand

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Coradia Liner v160, a project that involves the entire French rail industry

The project generates more than 1,000 jobs with Alstom and over 3,000 with its suppliers.

Six of the twelve Alstom sites in France are involved in the development and manufacture

of the Coradia Liner v160 trains: Reichshoffen for the development and assembly of the

trains, Le Creusot for the design and manufacture of the bogies, Ornans for the design and

manufacture of the permanent magnet motors, Saint-Ouen for the definition of the design,

Tarbes for the design and manufacture of the traction systems and Villeurbanne for the

design and integration of the on-board electronic systems.

Coradia Liner v160, a proven technical solution and increased comfort

Coradia Liner V160 is available in two lengths (72 and 110 metres) and two types of

motorisation (electric and dual-mode, i.e. thermal-electric). The trains can accommodate

up to 269 passengers, of which 13% in first class, and travel at speeds of 160 km/h2.

The low floor throughout the train makes boarding much easier, in particular for people

with reduced mobility; on-board movement is more fluid, with spacious passenger zones

suitable for long-distance trips. New reclining seats feature fully-lined armrests with an

electric socket and a coat hanger. The floor covering is specially designed to soften the

ambient noise. Finally, large bay windows, partitioned areas and soft LED lighting enhance

passengers’ feelings of comfort. The on-board service agents have access to their own

dedicated area, designed with the same concern for comfort.

The design of this new main line train, specified in advance by SNCF, leaves operators free

to offer a large number of on-board services to passengers (meals brought to your seat,…).

Coradia Liner v160, an accessible train for passengers with reduced

mobility

As well as its fully low floor without steps or stairs, ensuring fluid on-board circulation,

Coradia Liner v160 is equipped with specific facilities to optimise accessibility for

passengers with reduced mobility.

The cars are equipped with automatic gap-fillers for wheelchair users, developed by Alstom

teams. These consist of an electronic system and lasers which measure the distance

between the vehicle and the platform, allowing the gap-filler to be deployed to the right

length.

For visually impaired passengers, all trains come equipped with a solution for automatic

door location, developed by the Nancy company Phitech. Receptors and speakers installed

on the cars capture the signal emitted by the remote control or mobile phone of the visually

impaired passenger, broadcasting a voice message that enables him or her to locate the

train door.

Alstom works on all these solutions in close collaboration with SNCF and its Advisory

Board, comprising members of the eight national associations for disabled people and

people with reduced mobility.

2 The 34 Coradia Liner v160 trains ordered in 2013 are dual-mode and 110 metres long.

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Coradia Liner v160, partner of eco-mobility Alstom's main line trains are designed to reconcile efficiency, economic performance and

sustainability. Coradia Liner v160 benefits from the latest technological innovations in this

domain. The continuous reduction of energy consumption - and therefore CO2 emissions –

is one of the priorities of this train. A reduction in weight, synchronous permanent magnet

motors for traction combined with articulated architecture enable a reduction in energy

consumption of about 30% compared to the diesel locomotives of the Corail trains.

Furthermore, the regenerative braking system allows the energy produced during braking

to be reused and injected into the national electricity grid, including in the form of direct

current. The lifecycle of the trains, from design to recycling, represents an investment for

the future because of their very long lifespan. Coradia Polyvalent is over 90% recoverable3.

From their conception, Alstom's trains have been designed in terms of their overall cost of

ownership. Far upstream, the costs of acquisition, operation and maintenance and

rehabilitation have been taken into account to minimise the expenses incurred over the 30

years of the train’s life. The layout of the roof-mounted equipment is conceived to ensure

the protection of the equipment, thus limiting maintenance costs, while the main

equipment (combustion engine-generator, traction, converters, air conditioning...) is more

easily accessible to maintenance staff. Coradia Liner v160 is also fitted with redundant

equipment (traction, auxiliaries and air conditioning for example) guaranteeing reliability

and availability.

Coradia After-Sales Service teams deployed all over France

Deployed at the various customer sites, Alstom’s After-Sales Service teams are made up of

experienced technicians in the fields of mechanics, electronics and I.T. They place their skills

at the service of SNCF with a focus on two main missions: the first, to provide training to

SNCF employees in driving the train, and the second, to provide corrective maintenance of

the equipment once the trains are in commercial service, and this for the entire warranty

period.

The After-Sales Service is part of Alstom’s new service offer, Maintenance Platform in

Operational Condition (PMCO), designed to optimise the maintenance and availability of all

Coradia trains. Apart from the technical team assigned to customer depots, the after-sales

service has access to a dedicated warehouse of spare parts, as well as Alstom's TrainTracer

software, making it possible to monitor the train’s condition in real time and anticipate

possible maintenance operations. The PMCO’s objective is to guarantee the fleet’s reliability

and availability.

To carry out the maintenance operations, the teams have access to spare parts from the

SNCF depot in under 24 hours, as well as parts and maintenance tools from the central

warehouse located on the Alstom site in Reichshoffen.

3 Recoverability refers to the reuse, recycling or any other action aiming to obtain reusable materials or energy from waste.