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Ticket sales have resumed for the largest historic railway gathering after last week’s suspension. Due to overwhelming demand, a new booking system is now in place for smoother reservations

05.02.2025

Ticket Sales Resume for Historic Train Event After Temporary Suspension

Ticket sales have resumed for the largest historic railway gathering after last week’s suspension. Due to overwhelming demand, a new booking system is now in place for smoother reservations.
The first batch of Avelia Horizon trains, developed by Alstom for SNCF, will enter service in spring 2026. According to media reports, the delay is due to manufacturing issues and testing challenges

05.02.2025

Avelia Horizon: Launch of New Double-Decker Trains Delayed Until 2026

The first batch of Avelia Horizon trains, developed by Alstom for SNCF, will enter service in spring 2026. According to media reports, the delay is due to manufacturing issues and testing challenges.
The first Alstom hydrogen train has arrived in Rovato for operational and refueling tests.

03.02.2025

Alstom Tests a New Hydrogen Train in Italy: Innovation in Action

The first Alstom hydrogen train has arrived in Rovato for operational and refueling tests. The testing will follow successful static and dynamic trials conducted at the company’s plant in Germany.
Alstom Flexity trams have started operating in Gothenburg, offering comfortable passenger transport. The first three five-section vehicles have been running on Line 11 since January.

03.02.2025

Alstom Flexity Trams Begin Operating in Gothenburg, Sweden

Alstom Flexity trams have started operating in Gothenburg, offering comfortable passenger transport. The first three five-section vehicles have been running on Line 11 since January.
Alstom will open its Derby facility this summer, inviting the public to celebrate Railway 200.

31.01.2025

Alstom Opens Derby Facility for Railway 200 Celebration This Summer

Alstom will open its Derby facility this summer, inviting the public to celebrate Railway 200. The event will feature historic steam locomotives, modern electric trains, and interactive railway exhibits.
Alstom uses Kazakhstan as a regional hub for managing projects and expanding locomotive exports.

31.01.2025

Alstom Expands Production in Kazakhstan and Strengthens Export Potential

Alstom uses Kazakhstan as a regional hub for managing projects and expanding locomotive exports. The company actively invests in production, enhances export opportunities, and collaborates with international partners.
French company Alstom secured a contract with Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to supply components for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains.

31.01.2025

Alstom to Supply Components for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains in India

French company Alstom secured a contract with Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to supply components for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains.
Alstom’s €144M investment focuses on upgrading the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train with cutting-edge technologies. The project enhances rail safety, sustainability, and performance while promoting India’s local manufacturing initiatives.

28.01.2025

Modernization of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train with Alstom’s €144M Deal

Alstom’s €144M investment focuses on upgrading the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train with cutting-edge technologies. The project enhances rail safety, sustainability, and performance while promoting India’s local manufacturing initiatives.
The first 45-meter low-floor Flexity tram by Alstom began operating in Gothenburg on January 19, 2025.

27.01.2025

The first 45-meter low-floor Flexity tram begins operation in Gothenburg

The first 45-meter low-floor Flexity tram by Alstom began operating in Gothenburg on January 19, 2025. This innovation enhances urban transport and offers passengers greater accessibility and comfort.
Alstom has signed a contract to automate Line 6 of the Madrid Metro.

23.01.2025

Alstom upgrades the automation system of Madrid Metro Line 6

Alstom has signed a contract to automate Line 6 of the Madrid Metro. The new Urbalis signaling system will make the line fully autonomous.

21.01.2025

Alstom to Deliver 15 New Metro Trains for Lille’s Modernisation Plan

Alstom to Deliver Cutting-Edge Metro Trains for Lille. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom Secures Thunder Bay Plant Operations Until at Least 2030

20.01.2025

Alstom Secures Thunder Bay Plant Operations Until at Least 2030

Alstom Secures Thunder Bay Plant Operations Until at Least 2030. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.