Alstom at World Congress on High-Speed Rail 2025

Alstom at World Congress on High-Speed Rail 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the company’s global mobility strategy. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Held from July 8–10 at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing, the event showcases Alstom’s cutting-edge high-speed rail technologies, with a spotlight on sustainability, digital innovation, and advanced passenger experiences.

At the congress, five Alstom experts deliver key presentations on topics such as flexible operations, modular maintenance, and high-speed train design.

These sessions also highlight the Avelia Horizon project, which optimizes energy use, cuts carbon emissions, and promotes circular resource practices throughout the train lifecycle.

Alstom at World Congress on High-Speed Rail 2025: Avelia Innovation on Display

At the 17th MODERN RAILWAYS exhibition, Alstom offers a comprehensive look into the Avelia range, featuring scale models and interactive displays. The Avelia Horizon—a double-deck train capable of exceeding 300 km/h—takes center stage.

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Designed for SNCF’s TGV-M fleet, it provides enhanced safety, greater seating capacity, and lower lifecycle costs through energy-efficient operation and streamlined maintenance.

Alstom also presents two other Avelia Stream models tailored to regional and high-speed routes. These include the VT regional train and the SJ250, which will become Sweden’s fastest train. Both demonstrate Alstom’s flexibility in adapting to market-specific requirements and extreme weather conditions.

Exploring Smart Mobility with Alstom at World Congress on High-Speed Rail 2025

Visitors can explore Alstom’s next-generation technologies through immersive VR experiences and a virtual showroom. The VR zone simulates life inside the Avelia Horizon, highlighting its spacious interiors and intelligent features.

The digital showroom offers a deep dive into Alstom’s ecosystem—from rolling stock and traction systems to signaling and full lifecycle services.

Alstom’s deep roots in China reinforce its strategic positioning. Through ventures like Alstom Sifang (Qingdao), the company has delivered thousands of high-speed trains and metro cars.

With over 4,100 metro cars under maintenance and strong contributions to urban signaling systems, Alstom plays a key role in China’s rail development.

With proven global expertise and a forward-looking approach, Alstom at World Congress on High-Speed Rail 2025 affirms the company’s commitment to building a cleaner, smarter, and more efficient future for high-speed rail.

Source: Alstom

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