Tags: Alstom

Alstom reveals first refurbished CrossCountry Voyager train in the UK

Iconic fleet is undergoing an interior and exterior refresh at Alstom’s Derby facility New seats, tables and flooring being installed on Voyagers as part of a £60 million contract Alstom has unveiled the first refurbished train in CrossCountry’s Voyager fleet, as part of its £60 million contract to deliver a brighter, more comfortable experience for […]

Alstom completes base order delivery of automated people mover vehicles to Denver International Airport

Alstom has completed delivery of the final automated people mover (APM) vehicle from the base order to Denver International Airport (DEN) this week The Innovia APM R vehicles deliver higher capacity, lighter car bodies, and up to 30% lower energy consumption compared to original models The cars were manufactured and tested at Alstom’s global center […]

Alstom strengthens its industrial footprint in Morocco with a strategic investment in driver desk manufacturing

Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announces a strategic investment of 100 million dirhams to expand and diversify its industrial capabilities in Morocco. At the heart of this initiative is the world’s first dedicated, multi-platform production line for train driver desks, marking a significant milestone that positions the Kingdom as an international […]

Alstom provides advanced technology to support Adif’s trials for implementing ERTMS on low density lines

Alstom’s innovative signalling technology is now powering Adif’s just-started tests of a new ERTMS application, specifically designed for secondary railway lines with low traffic density. The trials have begun this November on the metre-gauge section between La Asunción Universidad (León) and Guardo, part of the León–Bilbao line. Among the main innovations of the project is […]

Alstom signs landmark deal to build 42 Coradia Max trains for PKP Intercity, a new era for Polish rail travel

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a landmark agreement with PKP Intercity, Poland’s national long-distance rail operator, to deliver 42 Coradia Max double-deck electric multiple units (EMUs) along with 30 years of full-service maintenance. The contract, is worth 6.9 billion złoty (approximately 1.6 billion euro[1]). The agreement also includes the option for […]

Alstom supports Poppy Train for poignant journey to mark Remembrance

Alstom has teamed up with Avanti West Coast, the Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland to create and transport a wreath to London on a specially decorated train ahead of Remembrance Day. The unique tribute, created by Cheshire East Poppy Appeal and the intercity operator, saw veterans, reservists and volunteers assemble a poppy wreath as it travelled by rail from Glasgow […]

Alstom signs £66 million services contract to support SWR with Arterio fleet

Image: Aventra Class 701 South Western Railway Arterio trains at London Waterloo railway station (Credit – South Western Railway)   Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a four-and-a-half-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with South Western Railway (SWR) to support the operation and performance of their new Class 701 Arterio […]

Alstom starts production on ten new Elizabeth line trains at Derby Litchurch Lane Works

Elizabeth line customers in London are closer to getting more brand new trains, as construction has begun by Alstom on the first of an additional ten to be introduced to the network. These new trains are being built at Alstom’s historic Litchurch Lane Works in Derby to support both increasing demand for the hugely popular […]

Alstom to modernise the Bucharest-Giurgiu railway line in Romania with electrification and ERTMS signalling system

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, secures a new contract in Romania for the modernisation of the Bucharest-Giurgiu railway section, lot 2, by implementing ERTMS Level 2 signalling and electrification. This project, totalling approximately 450 million euro, of which Alstom’s share is approximately 25%, will enhance capacity, energy efficiency, and service reliability on […]

World’s largest railway festival opens at Alstom’s UK train factory

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will welcome almost 40,000 railfans from around the globe this weekend, as its Derby Litchurch Lane Works in the UK hosts the world’s largest-ever gathering of historic and modern trains – The Greatest Gathering.  Alstom’s three-day sold-out charity extravaganza forms part of the wider festivities for Railway 200, […]