Latest Alstom News

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. 

Ireland: Alstom to Install BEMU Charging Infrastructure in Drogheda

Alstom has been contracted to supply a charging facility for Irish Rail’s new Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) trains.

Alstom to Deliver 60 Coach Cars to the Connecticut Department of Transportation

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has ordered 60 single-level rail coach cars from Alstom. 

Germany: Alstom to Supply 40 Coradia Stream High-Capacity EMUs to NAH.SH

Alstom will supply 40 Coradia Stream high-capacity EMUs to Nahverkehrsverbund Schleswig-Holstein (NAH.SH) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. 

Alstom to Supply 50 Traxx Universal Locomotives to RAILPOOL

Alstom has been contracted to supply 50 Traxx Universal multi-purpose locomotives for European rail vehicle leasing company, RAILPOOL.

ORA Consortium to Operate and Maintain Line 15 South of the Grand Paris Express

Île-de-France Mobilités has awarded a contract to the ORA Consortium to operate and maintain Line 15 South of the Grand Paris Express.

Škoda to Supply Traction Motors for Melbourne's New Tram Fleet

Škoda Group has announced that it will supply up to 1,120 traction motors for a new fleet of trams being produced for Melbourne, Australia.