RNS Number:9114H
Alstom
25 February 2003


                  IT OUTSOURCING NEGOTIATIONS WITH EDS 
                                TERMINATED


ALSTOM announced on 20 November 2002 that EDS had been chosen as preferred 
bidder for the project to outsource the Company's IT infrastructure, 
applications and related services.

Since then, negotiations have proceeded, but the two parties have been unable to
reach mutually acceptable terms for the transaction. It has been decided, 
therefore, to terminate negotiations.

ALSTOM continues to favour outsourcing its IT in order to reduce costs, while 
delivering improved operational efficiency, and higher IT service and quality 
levels.
 

Press enquiries:           G. Tourvieille
Investor relations:        (Tel. +33 1 47 55 23 15)
Internet:                  gilles.tourvieille@chq.alstom.com



Investor Relations:        E. Rocolle-Teyssier (Tel. +33 1 47 55 25 78) 
                           investor.relations@chq.alstom.com

Internet:                  http://www.alstom.com
 



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