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Class 465 bogie overhaul for Southeastern fleet

25.12.2025

Class 465 bogie overhaul to be delivered by Alstom

A Class 465 bogie overhaul is set to go ahead under a contract between Alstom and rolling stock lessor Eversholt Rail, as reported by Alstom.
23 Coradia Stream electric trains for Greece — Alstom contract

23.12.2025

23 Coradia Stream electric trains for Greece: Alstom contract

Alstom has signed a contract for 23 Coradia Stream electric trains for Greece with operator Hellenic Train, a subsidiary of Italy’s railways (FS); the company outlined the agreement in a press release on the Alstom website.
Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order lifts total to 285 cars

23.12.2025

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order expands Dublin fleet renewal

Alstom DART+ X’trapolis order has been expanded again with a €160 million contract for 100 additional energy-efficient carriages for Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) in the Greater Dublin Area, according to an Alstom press release.
Alstom DMU contract in Mexico — $1bn deal

22.12.2025

Alstom DMU contract in Mexico: 47 trainsets

The Alstom DMU contract in Mexico covers the supply and maintenance of 47 trains worth $1bn, as reported by Railway Age. The customer is Mexico’s rail transport regulator, ARTF: 14 trainsets are intended for suburban services and 33 for intercity routes.
Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop contract: AUD 6.7bn deal

18.12.2025

Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop contract awarded for eastern section

The Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop contract for the eastern segment has been awarded by Victoria’s state government to the TransitLinX consortium (Victorian Government).
Mexico passenger fleet contract: Alstom to supply 47 DMUs

18.12.2025

Mexico passenger fleet contract: Alstom wins 47-DMU order

Mexico passenger fleet contract: Mexico’s Rail Transport Regulatory Agency (ARTF) has awarded Alstom a deal valued at about US$1bn to supply and maintain 47 DMUs for the government programme to restore long-distance passenger services, as described by International Railway Journal.
Alstom train driver’s desks Morocco: global production hub

11.12.2025

Alstom train driver’s desks Morocco: global production hub

Alstom train driver’s desks Morocco project marks a major expansion of the group’s industrial footprint, backed by an EUR 8.
Alstom The Greatest Gathering: record charity rail festival

11.12.2025

Alstom The Greatest Gathering: record charity rail festival

Alstom The Greatest Gathering charity event has generated more than £100,000 (€114,000) for good causes. According to Alstom, this turned the Railway 200 celebrations at Derby Litchurch Lane Works into a record-breaking railway festival for charities and heritage organisations across the UK.
Finch West LRT Citadis vehicles enter service in Toronto

09.12.2025

Finch West LRT Citadis vehicles enter service in Toronto

Finch West LRT Citadis vehicles have now entered service on the new light rail line in Toronto, marking a major milestone for the city’s growing northwest communities.
High-speed rail link between Britain and Germany: plans by Eurostar and DB

08.12.2025

High-speed rail link between Britain and Germany: plans by Eurostar and DB

A high-speed rail link between Britain and Germany is planned for launch in the early 2030s: Eurostar and German operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) have already signed a memorandum of understanding that provides for high-speed services between London and major German cities.
The Greatest Gathering rail awards highlight Alstom team

07.12.2025

The Greatest Gathering rail awards highlight Alstom team

Alstom’s recent success story around The Greatest Gathering rail awards stretches across two rail industry ceremonies held just two days apart.
Alstom Sweden impact report: jobs, GDP and community impact

06.12.2025

Alstom Sweden impact report: jobs, GDP and community impact

Released on 4 December 2025, the Alstom Sweden impact report sets out how the global mobility leader strengthens the national rail economy and supports sustainable transport.