Hitachi Bids for SNCF High-Speed Train Contract

Hitachi Bids for SNCF High-Speed Train Contract
December 2, 2009 7:51 pm
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Japan’s Hitachi will bid against French firm Alstom for a high-speed train contract from French state rail operator SNCF.

Bullet train manufacturer Hitachi will offer its latest Shinkansen-series model to the operator to replace the existing Alstom-built high-speed TGVs.

The move is part of Hitachi’s plans to expand in the European market as its high-speed train sales have until now been limited to the UK.

SNCF is expected to invite bids for the high-speed contract next year. The company’s chances to win the contract may be supported by SNCF’s concerns about the cost of new rolling stock, a company official said.

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