Alstom signed the contract of €746 million with Comboios de Portugal to provide 117 electric trains, and the scheme gets started to implement in 2029.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Alstom to Deliver 117 Trains to Portugal After Legal Delays
Photo: Alstom

Alstom Expands Production and Creates Jobs

French firm Alstom signed a contract with the national operator CP to provide suburban and intercity trains, assiting the modernization of the Portuguese railway network. The new trains are to replace obsolete ones, and most of all, on the Lisbon–Cascais line, where some of the trnas have run for more than 70 years.

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It shall construct a new factory plant in Matosinhos, creating 300 direct and 1,500 indirect jobs. Through this, the country’s industrial base shall be boosted and domestic production of rolling stock shall be ensured.

According to the revised schedule, deliveries will start in 2029. The contract also includes an option for 36 additional trains to accelerate fleet renewal after the legal delays.

Alstom Strengthens Market Presence and Trust

Portugal’s Supreme Court overturned the suspension of the tender, which the competitors CAF and Stadler had enforced. They claimed the mandatory construction of the factory on the territory limited competition, but CP successfully argued the legitimacy of the selection of Alstom.

Infrastructure estimated the wastes loss brought by the delay to the nation to be €191 million but aims to make the losses through the EU programs or the state budget. Therefore, the endeavor now proceeds smoothly and reflects the steadiness of the Portuguese rail policy.

This represents the biggest rolling stock purchase ever made in the country. Professionals are of the view the Alstom contract would enhance technological self-sufficiency of Portugal and open the gateways for later train exports.

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What is known about Alstom’s contract with Portugal?

Alstom will supply 117 trains for CP worth €746 million, begin deliveries in 2029, and build a new factory in Matosinhos.

When will Alstom begin train production?

Construction of the factory will start in the coming years, with full-scale production beginning before deliveries in 2029.

How will Alstom impact Portugal’s rail industry?

The project will create thousands of jobs, support domestic manufacturing, and speed up the transition to modern, sustainable transport.

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