PARIS (Reuters) - French transport group Alstom (ALSO.PA) said on Friday it had signed a 1.8 billion euro (1.5 billion pounds) deal to design and build 28 new high-speed trains for U.S. rail operator Amtrak.
Under the deal, Alstom said it would also provide long-term technical support and spare parts.
The trains will run on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) between Boston and Washington D.C, the statement said.
(Reporting by Ingrid Melander)
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