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May 26th, 2020 - Courbevoie, France.

COLAS RAIL WINS A NEW CONTRACT FOR THE LINE B

EXTENSION OF THE LYON METRO

Colas Rail was awarded the contract for the extension of line B extension of the Lyon metro by SYTRAL (Syndicat mixte des transports pour le Rhône et l'agglomération lyonnaise). This 2.4 km extension will connect the current Line B terminal "Gare d'Oullins" to the newly built "Hôpitaux Lyon Sud" station located in the city of Saint-Genis-Laval. The line will serve the southwest of greater Lyon and connect business and education centers to the central city.

The contract includes the delivery of the detail design, supply and tracks installation (pneumatic-tired type) including turnouts, pedestrian walkways and fire mains.

The value of the contract amounts to 21.5 million euros.

  • A major project that demonstrates our know-how in urban works and our presence in the Lyon area. » Jean-François Milleron, General Manager France.

About Colas Rail (www.colasrail.com)

Colas Rail, the railway subsidiary of the Colas Group, participates in the design, financing, and project management of the major transport infrastructures (track works, overhead lines, signaling, ventilation, smoke extraction, command-control, freight, etc.) in France and on international markets through its projects and specialised businesses.

Colas Rail, which has a workforce of 5,600, boasts 12 different areas of expertise and represents 28 subsidiaries/offices worldwide. The company posted turnover of €1097 million in 2019, of which 66% produced internationally.

For further information:

Sophie Magnier (+33 6 98 19 43 77) - sophie.magnier@colasrail.com

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