Name of the Project
Chengdu metro Line 9 – Phase 1.

Location
Chengdu, China.

Client
China Railway Chengdu Group, an affiliate of the China Railway Corporation.

Project Description
The Chengdu metro Line 9 – Phase 1 will be about 22 km long and have 11 stations. It will connect the city’s central business district, in the south-west, with the city’s West Railway station, in the north-west.

The project includes the supply of traction systems for 200 metro cars and a signalling system for the entire Chengdu metro Line 9 – Phase 1 project.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The line is expected to start revenue service by the end of 2020.

Latest Developments
Alstom and its joint venture partners have been awarded two contracts by Chengdu Railway Corp to supply traction systems and a signalling system for the entire Chengdu metro Line 9 – Phase 1 project.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Alstom (traction and signalling systems).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Alstom, Justine Rohée, tel +33 1 57 06 18 81 or email Justine.rohee@alstomgroup.com.