Alstom’s new-generation high-speed train, the TGV M, has entered commercial service with SNCF Voyageurs in France. The train is the first to be based on Alstom’s Avelia Horizon very high-speed platform.
The entry into service marks a new stage in the development of France’s TGV fleet and follows 45 years of Alstom experience in high-speed rail.
Avelia Horizon has been designed to offer increased passenger capacity, lower energy consumption and optimised lifecycle costs for operators. The platform builds on operational experience gained from successive generations of high-speed trains deployed in France and internationally.
The TGV M is the latest generation of the TGV, which has been a central part of France’s high-speed rail network since its introduction in 1981. Its development reflects efforts to improve the capacity and efficiency of high-speed services while addressing the operating costs associated with long-distance rail travel.
Alstom says the new platform incorporates knowledge accumulated through its work on high-speed trains over more than four decades. The manufacturer positions Avelia Horizon as a platform for operators seeking to increase capacity while reducing energy use and whole-life costs.
