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Alstom Expands Presence in Thailand with New Digital Mobility Lab

Alstom has opened a brand new Digital Mobility Lab in Bangkok, reaffirming its commitment to Thailand.

Alstom to Build Depot in Bucharest for Coradia Stream Passenger Trains

Alstom is building a modern depot in central Bucharest to provide maintenance services for the city's new electric Coradia Stream trains.

The Next Train to Arrive at Platform 1 Will Be...

From 24-26 October, Global Mobility Call brought together rolling stock manufacturers to discuss the 'train of the future.'

UK: CrossCountry Extends Services Contract with Alstom

Alstom has been awarded an 8-year extension on its services contract to maintain CrossCountry’s Voyager and Super Voyager fleet in the UK. 

Renewal of Singapore North-South and East-West Lines’ Core Systems Completed

The multi-year renewal and upgrade of Singapore’s North-South and East-West lines (NSEWL) has now been completed.

KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Railpool’s Expansion to French Market

KfW IPEX-Bank's financial contribution to Railpool will be used to procure 50 new Alstom locomotives and expand into the French market.

India: Alstom Inaugurates RAPIDX Regional Train with Hybrid Level 3 ETCS

Alstom has inaugurated India’s first semi high-speed RAPIDX regional train on the Delhi-Meerut corridor with hybrid Level 3 ETCS technology.

France: Alstom and SNCF Present Battery-Powered Regional Train

SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have presented the first of five battery-powered trains to operate in regions across France.

Alstom and FLOX Robotics Collaborate on Wildlife Protection Technology

Alstom and FLOX Robotics have announced a collaborative project that will deploy technology to help avoid railway wildlife collisions.

Alstom Concludes Demonstration of First Hydrogen Train in North America

Alstom has concluded its demonstration of the first hydrogen-powered train to provide commercial service in North America.

Amtrak’s New Acela Programme to Face Additional Delays

The Amtrak Office of Inspector General has reported that the New Acela programme will likely face future delays due to design issues.

First of c2c’s Class 720 Aventra Trains Enter Passenger Service

The first of c2c’s new fleet of Class 720 trains, leased from Porterbrook, have entered passenger service.

Saudi Arabia Railways and Alstom to Demonstrate Hydrogen Passenger Train

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Alstom will demonstrate the first hydrogen-powered passenger train in the Kingdom this month.

France: TGV M Testing Ramps Up on National Network

Testing of the TGV M, – the future INOUI TGV – has been stepped up with the arrival of a second test train.

Alstom to Unveil Italy's First Hydrogen Train at EXPO Ferroviaria

At EXPO Ferroviaria, Alstom and Ferrovie Nord Milano (FNM) will unveil Italy's first hydrogen-powered Coradia Stream train.

Job Cuts Expected in Derby Due to Delayed Alstom Orders

Derby City Council has announced that it is seeking talks with Alstom in response to expected job losses at its Derby factory. 

HS2 Trains Achieve BSI PAS 2080 Carbon Reduction Standard

HS2's high-speed electric trains have become the first in the world to achieve BSI's PAS 2080 carbon reduction standard.

Knorr-Bremse to Equip Swedish High-Speed Trains with Braking Systems for Alstom

Knorr-Bremse will equip Alstom's high-speed trains for Sweden with a range of technologies, including the latest CubeControl braking system.

India: Alstom Delivers First Trainset for Bhopal-Indore Metro Project

Alstom has delivered the first trainset to Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited for the Bhopal-Indore metro rail project in India.

Alstom Opens New Bogie Centre in Kazakhstan

Alstom has inaugurated its first bogie centre in Astana, Kazakhstan following a 15 million EUR investment. 

Alstom Consortium to Deliver First Monorail System in the Dominican Republic

TransLink Unveils New Mark V Vancouver SkyTrain Cars

TransLink has released initial images of its new Mark V cars, which have been manufactured by Alstom to operate on the Vancouver SkyTrain. 

Alstom to Supply Irish Rail with Smartlock Interlocking and ETCS in Cork

Alstom will provide its Smartlock computer-based interlocking system and ETCS for Irish Rail's Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) network. 

Germany: Alstom and VMS Present Battery-Powered Electric Train in Saxony

Alstom and Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS) have presented a battery-powered train for the Chemnitz-Leipzig line in Saxony, Germany.