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Alstom
17 April 2003

                                            17 April 2003


                      ALSTOM CONFIRMS OVER Euro1BN OF CREDIT
                               FACILITIES SECURED


As anticipated on 12th March, ALSTOM confirms it has obtained the final approval
of 100% of its lending banks for appropriate amendments to covenants on its
existing credit facilities. All documentation relating to its new Euro600 million
bridging loan and the extended facilities of Euro475 million has also been signed
by all parties.

Press Relations:              G. Tourvieille/ M. Dowd
                              (Tel. +33 1 47 55 25 60)
                              internet.press@chq.alstom.com

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


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