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Alstom alongside SNCF Voyageurs for the entry into service of TGV M in July 2026
Alstom alongside SNCF Voyageurs for the entry into service of TGV M in July 2026

On 10 December 2025, Alstom announced that with the recent submission of the TGV M authorisation for placing on the market to the ERA, the project is entering the final phase of the approval process.

DB and Eurostar lay the groundwork for a direct connection from Germany to London
DB and Eurostar lay the groundwork for a direct connection from Germany to London

Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar are taking the next step towards a direct high-speed rail connection between Germany and London.

Introducing Eurostar Celestia
Introducing Eurostar Celestia

On 22 October 2025 Eurostar announced a landmark 2 billion EUR investment in up to 50 new double-decker trains built by Alstom - the first ever to operate through the Channel Tunnel and on the UK network.  

ČD Cargo 2025
Amtrak’s NextGen Acela started passenger service
Amtrak’s NextGen Acela started passenger service

On 28 August 2025, nine years after signing of the contract, debuted Amtrak's high-speed NextGen Acela on the Northeast Corridor.

Virgin will order trains for Eurotunnel services
Virgin will order trains for Eurotunnel services

In January 2025, Virgin Group announced that it planned to order “a dozen high-speed trains to challenge Eurostar’s ‘monopoly’ in the Channel Tunnel”.

Red Dot Award 2025 for the design of Avelia Stream Nordic X80
Red Dot Award 2025 for the design of Avelia Stream Nordic X80

Alstom has been awarded the Red Dot Award 2025 for the design of its new high-speed platform Avelia Stream Nordic X80.

Alstom announces an investment plan to increase its production capacity in France
Alstom announces an investment plan to increase its production capacity in France

On 4 April 2025, Alstom announced an investment plan of more than 150 million EUR at its French sites to meet the growing demand of the French and international rail market, particularly for very high-speed trains.

Alstom will supply more Avelia Horizon HSTs for ONCF
Alstom will supply more Avelia Horizon HSTs for ONCF

On 28 March 2025, Alstom has signed a contract with the Moroccan National Railway Office (ONCF) worth 781 million EUR to supply up to 18 Avelia Horizon high-speed trains.

Proxima ordered Avelia Horizons
Proxima ordered Avelia Horizons

On 3 October 2024, Alstom announced that it will supply 12 Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains to Proxima and provide 15 years of maintenance.

Avelia Horizon For SNCF Wins German Design Award
Avelia Horizon For SNCF Wins German Design Award

On 17 November 2021, Alstom’s Avelia Horizon very high-speed train received the prestigious German Design Award.

ELP 2025