Australind trains return to Perth–Bunbury line
The first of four Australind trains built by Alstom has entered passenger service in Western Australia, restoring travel on the Perth to Bunbury line after its closure in 2023.
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New Sounder cars add capacity for Seattle riders
New Sounder cars built by Alstom are now carrying passengers on Sound Transit’s Sounder commuter rail network in the Seattle metropolitan area, adding 11 new bi-level vehicles to the system.
WAG-12B maintenance contract renewed for Nagpur depot
WAG-12B maintenance contract work at the MELPL Nagpur Depot will continue under a new five-year agreement secured by Alstom’s joint venture with Indian Railways, Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited.
Pullman Railroad Days 2026 Set for Chicago Rail Event
Pullman Railroad Days 2026 is scheduled for July 25–26 at Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago, United States, with Alstom serving as the presenting sponsor.
Strategic rail corridors in Egypt to be modernized
Strategic rail corridors in Egypt will be modernized under four contracts signed by a consortium led by Alstom with Egyptian National Railways. Rowad Modern Engineering and Concrete Plus are also part of the consortium.
Plane Train modernization begins service at Atlanta Airport
Plane Train modernization at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has moved into commercial operation, with Alstom and the airport introducing the first new-generation vehicles for the automated people mover before this summer’s World Cup.
Flexity tram in Graz begins passenger operation
The Flexity tram in Graz has entered passenger operation, bringing the city’s newest tram generation into regular public transport service.
Alstom rolls out the first of ten new Aventra trains to boost London rail network capacity
Elizabeth line Aventra trains being built by Alstom have reached a new stage. The first of ten additional units is now off the production line at Derby Litchurch Lane Works.
Alstom U.S. academic partnerships signal rail shift
Alstom U.S. academic partnerships are moving into the foreground of Alstom’s U.S. rail work, linking recent orders with talent development, research and local manufacturing.
Alstom ETCS contract pushes Queensland rail forward
Alstom ETCS contract marks a major step in Queensland’s shift toward digital rail operations. Alstom has received the first €69m tranche of a broader €214m framework agreement with the Queensland Government for Stage 1 of The Wave.
RER NG train marks a turning point for Paris mobility
RER NG train deployment has passed another milestone in Île-de-France: the 100th double-deck unit built by Alstom entered passenger service on 21 May. It made its first journey from Chelles-Gournay station, giving fresh momentum to the modernisation of regional rail transport in the Paris region.
Alstom Danish headquarters brings teams together
Alstom Danish headquarters has opened in Hvidovre. The site brings the company’s Danish office staff together in one place for the first time. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
