Rail supplier news from CIT and Alstom (June 10)

Consolidated Intermodal Technologies (CIT), a developer of asset optimization platform technology solutions, has expanded its Maintenance and Repair System (MandR) capabilities to include international and domestic intermodal equipment types. Initially focused on chassis repairs, CIT’s MandR platform is designed to enable customers to manage M&R needs for their entire international and domestic intermodal fleets, including chassis, trailers, containers, reefers and gensets with one tool, according to a company press release.

A consortium including Alstom Transport Mexico, Bombardier Transportation Mexico, Gami Ingenieria e instalaciones and Construcciones Urales Procesos Industriales will provide services for Mexico’s Tren Maya, a large-scale intercity railway project. The consortium will be responsible for the design, manufacture and commissioning of 42 X’trapolis trains, the full signaling system and over 920 miles of trackside equipment. The consortium is also responsible for construction of the maintenance shops and garages and the after-sales equipment service.