Cetest: new contracts for Bombardier and Alstom units tests

During 2015, CETEST has been awarded with several contracts for two of the main rolling stock manufacturers in the world (Alstom and Bombardier).

These contracts reinforce CETEST position as a global strategic supplier for these manufacturers.

For Alstom, CETEST has performed a test to characterize the rotational resistance between the bogie and the body (X-factor test) for the new units that Alstom is manufacturing in its plant in Shanghai for the North East Line and Circle Line (NEL/CCL) in Singapore.

With regard to Bombardier, CETEST has been awarded with two contracts in 2015. An on-track test will be performed for the new Zefiro High Speed train which is in operation in Northern Italy.

Separately, CETEST will perform a test to evaluate the batteries of the new EMUs manufactured by Bombardier for the Swiss national train operator SBB.