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29.08.2023

Contract for the Supply of 60 Single-Deck Passenger Cars

Alstom has entered into a contract with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) for the supply of 60 single-deck passenger cars (pictured) at a cost of €285 million, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
hybrid Coradia Continental train

29.08.2023

Alstom has unveiled the hybrid Coradia Continental train for Germany

The first of 11 trains equipped with a traction system from both overhead wires and batteries was presented in Chemnitz, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
The locomotive agreement

04.07.2023

Northrail signs a framework deal for Traxx Universal locomotives

Alstom has signed a framework contract worth 370 million euros for the supply of 50 multi-system Traxx Universal locomotives to leasing company Northrail AG, including up to 16 years of full maintenance, according to the railway portal Railway Supply.
Trams from Alstom

28.06.2023

A line with seven-section trams from Alstom has been launched in Paris

Line T10 spans a total length of 6. 8 km and includes 13 stops.
unmanned monorail line with Alstom trains

22.06.2023

In Bangkok, an unmanned monorail line with Alstom trains has been launched

The "Yellow" line, spanning 30. 4 km with 23 stations, is designed for trains to operate at a maximum speed of 80 km/h, according to the railway journal Railway Supply.
Coradia Stream trains

19.06.2023

The future design of the Coradia Stream trains was showcased

Alstom presented the future design for 201 high-capacity Coradia Stream trains, which it will supply to Renfe in Spain, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Alstom.
Hybridization of diesel trains

16.06.2023

Hybridization of diesel trains is a realistic solution both technically and economically

SNCF Voyageurs is working on obtaining authorization for passenger operations of the electric-diesel hybrid double-decker train Coradia Polyvalent, which has been upgraded with batteries to enable emission-free operation on non-electrified or partially electrified lines, according to the railway portal Railway Supply citing Railway Gazette.
New Metro Trains

16.06.2023

New Metro Trains from Alstom

According to the railway journal Railway Supply, new metro trains from Alstom have begun operating in Brazil and France. The state carrier of São Paulo, CPTM, has launched the first train of the 8900 series on one of its suburban lines.
for refueling hydrogen fuel cell trains

15.06.2023

Supply of hydrogen fuel and establishment of infrastructure for refueling hydrogen fuel cell trains

Alstom and Air Products have reached an agreement on the supply of hydrogen fuel and the establishment of infrastructure for refueling hydrogen fuel cell trains in Poland, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Railway Gazette.
Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Systems

14.06.2023

Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Systems in Hamburg Metro

The successful testing of a radio-based train control system has been reported in the Hamburg Metro, according to the railway portal Railway Supply, citing Alstom.
Design of Spirit Trams by Alstom

14.06.2023

Design of Spirit Trams by Alstom

Alstom has unveiled the design of Spirit trams for Quebec, according to the railway magazine Railway Supply, citing Rollingstock.
Alstom plans to invest up

07.06.2023

Alstom plans to invest up to 100 million euros in the creation of service centers in Kazakhstan

Andrew DeLeone, President of Alstom for the regions of Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, announced this during a meeting with the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Alikhan Smayilov, according to Railway Supply portal citing Alstom.