Gatekeeper Becomes OEM Transit Video Provider to Alstom, Announces $7.5 Million Contract

Executive Summary

• Gatekeeper Systems Inc. has secured an initial OEM contract with Alstom to supply factory‑installed transit video and data solutions for the SEPTA streetcar project in Philadelphia.
• The contract is valued at approximately US $5.4 million (C$7.5 million).
• The agreement positions Gatekeeper as a key supplier on a strategic, high‑visibility rail project that could serve as a blueprint for future North American opportunities.

Key Details

• Contract Scope: OEM provider of factory‑installed video and data solutions for Alstom’s SEPTA streetcar project (130 low‑floor electric streetcars with an option for 30 more).
• Contract Value: Approximately US $5.4 million (C$7.5 million).
• Strategic Significance: Alstom cites the SEPTA project as a “strategic project” that will introduce its Citadis light‑rail range to North America and act as a blueprint for future regional opportunities.
• Project Highlights (SEPTA):
• Delivery of 130 full low‑floor electric streetcars, with options for an additional 30.
• Vehicles designed specifically for the North American market and Philadelphia’s historic streets.
• Expected 20 % reduction in energy consumption versus standard light‑rail solutions.
• Company Quote: “We are very pleased to become an OEM supplier to Alstom… The SEPTA streetcar project is a new strategic initiative that is setting a new standard for modern urban mobility in North America,” – Doug Dyment, President & CEO, Gatekeeper Systems Inc.

Notable Quotes

• “We are very pleased to become an OEM supplier to Alstom, one of the world's largest and most prestigious train manufacturers,” — Doug Dyment, President & CEO, Gatekeeper Systems Inc.

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (the contract represents a significant new revenue source and strategic partnership that could drive future growth).