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TRAXX3 MS 188 060 was the only exhibited locomotive by Alstom - now also representing the production of Bombardier Transportation (BT), from whose development this one originates.

On 1 November 2022, the contract for the retrofit of the on-board ETCS in 78 Class 163 and 363 locomotives of ČD Cargo was completed with a ceremonial act at Plzeň main station.

Northrail initiates and structures a sale and leaseback transaction for 29 Coradia Stream High Capacity double-deck EMUs from Alstom.

On 19 October 2022, Alstom has signed a framework agreement worth around 900 million EUR with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana to design, deliver and commission an ERTMS on a large scale in Italy.

On 18 October 2022, Alstom announced that it has signed a new contract with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) for a services contract worth around 300 million EUR.

Tickets for Iryo's open access service between Madrid, Zaragoza and Barcelona went on sale on 18 September, with an anticipated launch date of 25 November 2022.

The (almost) entire world of transport technology and mobility met at InnoTrans between 20 and 23 September 2022.

On 13 September 2022, Alstom announced that it has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in South Africa through the acquisition of assets for the manufacturing of bodyshells from TMH Africa.

On 16 September 2022, Alstom and the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) have signed an addendum to the initial contract for the delivery of 17 additional Coradia Stream inter-regional EMUs and associated 15 years maintenance services.

On 9 September 2022, Christophe Fanichet (Chairman and CEO of SNCF Voyageurs), Alain Krakovitch (Director of TGV-Intercités), Xavier Ouin (Industrial Director of SNCF Voyageurs) and Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud (President, Alstom France) unveiled the production line of the TGV M trains in Alstom's La Rochelle works, after coupling together the power end cars and passenger cars of the unit 997.

On 8 September 2022, the Department of Transport in Victoria has exercised the third option under an existing 2018 contract to purchase 12 three-car VLocity DMUs for the State’s regional network.

On 2 September 2022, Alstom has been awarded a contract worth 177 million EUR by Catalonian operator FGC to supply 10 Coradia Stream regional EMUs, along with associated maintenance for a period of 15 years.

Zweckverband Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (ZVMS) and Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL) started the tender procedure for PSO services on the RE6 Chemnitz - Leipzig line.

On 24 August 2022, the world's first network with hydrogen trains in passenger service has started in Bremervörde. 

On 18 August 2022, Alstom has received an additional order for 15 Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from SNCF Voyageurs.