Alstom Delivers First High-Tech Metro Train to Turin Line 1

Alstom delivered its first state-of-the-art metro train to Turin on July 3, 2025, advancing the city’s Line 1 expansion and modernization efforts with enhanced technology and improved passenger comfort. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The new train, manufactured at Alstom’s French facility in Valenciennes Petite Forêt, features four interconnected carriages with modern automation and CBTC signalling. All four units will arrive by year-end 2025 and begin service after system upgrades.

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Alstom Metro Train Offers Modern Comfort and Sustainability

Each carriage includes space for passengers with reduced mobility and real-time video surveillance linked to the control center. Interconnected layouts allow free movement, while onboard LED lighting and digital displays improve travel information.

Built with 96% recyclable materials, the train uses energy-efficient engines to reduce power consumption and environmental impact. The exterior sports Turin’s signature blue and yellow against a white backdrop, combining function and identity.

Alstom Contract Supports Future Turin Line 1 Expansion

The $169 million contract covers four trains, the CBTC signalling system, and automation upgrades for the current fleet. To support future demand, the city requested $174 million more for 12 additional trains and $67 million for related works.

City officials see the new fleet as a vital step forward. Infra.To CEO Bernardino Chiaia highlighted the project’s goal to improve mobility and transit quality. Mobility Councillor Chiara Foglietta emphasized the city’s long-term vision for sustainable, connected transport.

This delivery represents a strategic move toward a smarter, greener metro system. Alstom continues to play a central role in transforming Turin’s urban mobility through innovation and eco-conscious engineering.

Source: railwaypro.com

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