A look at technological challenges facing Africa
Thi-Mai TRAN
Managing Director Morocco
A look at technological challenges facing Africa
Which challenges?
Alstom’s solutions
Projects in the Region
Alstom’s vision for the future in Africa
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Km of rail : behind world ratios
5%
36% Europe
Afrique
22%
Amérique
37%
Asie et Océanie
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Our challenges facing African boom
Design safe solutions
Minimize costs
Ensure interoperability
Create employment
Hire managers for the future
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A look at technological challenges facing Africa
Which challenges?
Alstom’s solutions
Projects in the Region
Alstom’s vision for the future in Africa
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S1: Standardisation/modularity to reduce costs
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S2: Design for interoperability & local maintenance
Civia Spain
Chennai Metro Cercanias Chile
600 Trains for South
Africa
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S3: Innovation & Sustainability
Récupération de l’énergie
de freinage en supercapas
Eclairage basse
consommation
Chauffage/ Bruit intérieur et extérieur
Ventilation/AC réduit (redesign moteur +
variable HVAC)
Compteurs et Outils
Accès facile pour d’Eco-Driving
tous les passagers
Moteurs à Aimants
Permanents 100% huiles
Freinage électrique biodégradables et
jusqu’à 0 km peintures hydros
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S4: Creation network of local qualified suppliers
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P9
S5: Create employment & expertise
ALSTOM- NEXANS Factory in Fès (Morocco).
200 empl, cabling for Paris Metro and RER B , PKP
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Poland, Casa Tram, TGV Morocco
S6: Find managers for the future
Partnerships with local universities
for engineers
for PPP managers
CSR & Alstom Foundation
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A look at technological challenges facing Africa
Which challenges?
Alstom’s solutions
Projects in the Region
Alstom’s vision for the future in Africa
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Tramway lines
Dubai Rabat
Casablanca
Tunis
Algiers
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Urban development thanks to rail
Technological: Operation & Service
Social : mobility
Political : accessibility, safety
Environnemental : noise reduction
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PRASA Project : 600 Suburban trains for South Africa
Construction of a manufacturing facility
Creation of 1500 direct jobs
33 000 indirects jobs
Local content above 65%
Skill transfers, education
Delivery 2015-2025x20 years
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Adapted version of « X’Trapolis » trains for South- Africa
1.067 metre gauge Air conditioning
120 km/h 95% recyclability
Ability for 160 km/h
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Technological & economical challenge
Re engineering of Communication Signalling
harsh climatic & information
conditions systems
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A look at technological challenges facing Africa
Which challenges?
Alstom’s answers
Projects in the Region
Alstom’s vision for the future in Africa
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Serve Africa through Northern & South African Alstom hubs
Industrial entities References
Alger Constantine Annaba
Tram Rabat Tram de Tunis
Oran Tunis Le Caire Tram Casablanca Maintenance Tunis
Rabat Maintenance Casa Infrastructure
TGV
Casablanca Locomotives
Tram Algiers
Tram Oran
Tram Constantine
Electrification Infrastructure
Cairo Metro
Rénovation L1
Signalisation L2
Signalisation L3
600 trains Signalisation L3 E&M L3
Signalling
Johannesburg Renovation locos
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Opportunities followed
Casablanca & Lagos Metro
New concessions (PPP)
Masterplans : urban lines,intercity
Renovation of locos fleets
Rehabilitation & et construction of news lignes
LRTs: Dakar, Abidjian, Livbreville, Douala,
Yaoude etc..
New lines of transportation of good ( Conakry-
Bamako)
Services : maintenance, spares, expertise
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Thank you
And ..Happy
Birthday !
www.alstom.com/transport
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