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Alstom secures 15-year services contract extension from Greater Anglia
Alstom secures 15-year services contract extension from Greater Anglia

On 15 October 2026, Alstom has signed a 15-year extension to its Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Greater Anglia in the United Kingdom for the operator’s Class 720 Aventra fleet.

Alstom to modernise more CrossCountry (Super) Voyagers
Alstom to modernise more CrossCountry (Super) Voyagers

On 13 October 2026, Alstom has secured contracts worth approximately 80 million GBP to maintain and modernise eight additional Class 221 Super Voyagers that will join the long-distance CrossCountry fleet from early 2027.

Alstom delivered 18 TRAXX Universals to CLIP Intermodal
Alstom delivered 18 TRAXX Universals to CLIP Intermodal

Alstom has delivered 18 of the ordered TRAXX Universal locomotives to CLIP Intermodal.

Virgin ordered trains for its future cross-Channel high-speed rail
Virgin ordered trains for its future cross-Channel high-speed rail

On 9 October 2026, Alstom and Virgin have signed agreements to cover the supply of 12 Avelia Stream high-speed trains together with long-term maintenance services.

Direct BEMU services between Annaberg-Buchholz and Leipzig to launch in December 2026
Direct BEMU services between Annaberg-Buchholz and Leipzig to launch in December 2026

The charging infrastructure for battery-electric trains in Annaberg-Buchholz Süd is operational.

Virgin offers first glimpse of new cross-Channel service planned from 2030
Virgin offers first glimpse of new cross-Channel service planned from 2030

Virgin has offered a first glimpse of its plans to reimagine cross-Channel travel, releasing a new image of a striking black and red train and sharing some early clues about what customers can expect on board. 

Västtrafik ordered 35 additional Avelia Stream Nordic EMUs
Västtrafik ordered 35 additional Avelia Stream Nordic EMUs

On 29 September 2026, Alstom has received an order from Västtrafik to deliver 35 additional Avelia Stream Nordic X80 trains.

InnoTrans 2026 report (1)
InnoTrans 2026 report (1)

On 23 September 2026, Alstom and Northrail announced the signing of a framework agreement at InnoTrans.

Alstom and TransPennine Express sign contract for Adessia Stream BEMUs
Alstom and TransPennine Express sign contract for Adessia Stream BEMUs

On 11 September 2026, Alstom has signed contracts worth 1.2 billion EUR with TransPennine Express (TPE) for the supply and long-term maintenance of a new fleet of BEMUs.

Alstom wins landmark contract to renew VIA Rail Canada’s long-distance fleet
Alstom wins landmark contract to renew VIA Rail Canada’s long-distance fleet

On 3 September 2026, Alstom has signed an agreement with VIA Rail Canada to design, engineer, manufacture and support a new Long Distance, Regional and Remote (LDRR) fleet.

First new Aventra entered passenger service on Elizabeth line
First new Aventra entered passenger service on Elizabeth line

On 28 August 2026, the first of 10 new Class 345 Aventra Elizabeth line trains has begun passenger service in London.

Alstom celebrates the commissioning of the first two BEMUs in France
Alstom celebrates the commissioning of the first two BEMUs in France

On Monday 31 August 2026, Occitanie’s first battery-powered train entered commercial service on the Nîmes–Vauvert line.

Captrain Polska received TRAXXes
Captrain Polska received TRAXXes

On 27 August 2026, Alstom has delivered three third-generation TRAXX Universal multi-system locomotives to Captrain Polska.

Tender for high-speed trains for CP
Tender for high-speed trains for CP

Not only Renfe, but also the neighboring Comboios de Portugal are planning to purchase new high-speed trains.

First of 10 new Class 345 Elizabeth line trains entered the test track in Derby
First of 10 new Class 345 Elizabeth line trains entered the test track in Derby

Early June, the first of 10 new Elizabeth line trains being built in Derby has left its production line and started final checks on the on-site test track.

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