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Iarnród Éireann ordered more X’trapolises
Iarnród Éireann ordered more X’trapolises

As part of a wider investment of 173.9 million EUR in Ireland, Alstom has signed a deal worth 160 million EUR with Iarnród Éireann for a further 20 five-car X’trapolis EMUs for the Greater Dublin Area.

Coradia Stream EMUs for Hellenic Train
Coradia Stream EMUs for Hellenic Train

On 22 December 2025, Alstom has signed a contract with Hellenic Train (HT), the main private railway company in Greece, for the supply of 23 Coradia Stream EMUs.

First GWR's recommissioned Class 175 DMU entered passenger service
First GWR's recommissioned Class 175 DMU entered passenger service

The first of Great Western Railway’s (GWR) recommissioned Class 175 DMUs has entered into passenger service ahead of their phased rollout next year.

 

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More Regiolises for SNCF
More Regiolises for SNCF

In early December 2025, CAF has secured a new contract in France worth approximately 250 million EUR for SNCF Voyageurs, which ordered 22 Régiolis EMUs for operation in "Région Sud" (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur).

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.

Alstom starts driver's desk manufacturing in Morocco
Alstom starts driver's desk manufacturing in Morocco

On 9 December 2025, Alstom announced a strategic investment of 100 million dirhams to expand and diversify its industrial capabilities in Morocco.

ES64F4 locomotives approved for ETCS Baseline 3
ES64F4 locomotives approved for ETCS Baseline 3

in early November 2025, Siemens Mobility has received type authorization from the ERA for the upgrade of its Type ES64F4 Eurosprinter locomotives to the ETCS Baseline 3.4.

Coradia Stream H for FNM on test at PCW
Coradia Stream H for FNM on test at PCW

On 26 November 2020, Alstom announced that it will supply six hydrogen fuel cell trains, with the option for eight more, to FNM.

TRAXX Hauler locomotives for UZ
TRAXX Hauler locomotives for UZ

On 17 November 2025, the presidents of Ukraine and France signed a contract for the purchase of one hundred Rafale fighter jets. This huge order also "hidden" a "small thing" in the form of a contract for 55 locomotives for the UZ from Alstom.

Coradia Max EMUs for PKP Intercity
Coradia Max EMUs for PKP Intercity

On 12 November 2025, Alstom has signed a contract with PKP Intercity to deliver 42 Coradia Max double-deck EMUs along with 30 years of full-service maintenance.

Alstom signs contract to support SWR with maintenance of Arterio fleet
Alstom signs contract to support SWR with maintenance of Arterio fleet

On 5 November 2025, Alstom has signed a four-and-a-half-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with South Western Railway (SWR) to support the operation and performance of their new Class 701 Arterio trains.

Alpha Trains and Alstom extend Global Service Agreement until 2039
Alpha Trains and Alstom extend Global Service Agreement until 2039

On 6 November 2025, Alpha Trains has extended its long-standing partnership with Alstom by signing an extension of the Global Service Agreement (GSA) for the full-service maintenance of its TRAXX fleet.

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.  

New Elizabeth line trains in production
New Elizabeth line trains in production

Construction has begun on the first of an additional 10 Aventra units to be introduced to the Elizabeth line.

The UK’s Project Aurora is complete
The UK’s Project Aurora is complete

Over the past five years, engineers at the Selhurst Depot (in South London) have been hard at work completing the UK’s biggest train upgrade project covering 1,222 carriages across Southern, Gatwick Express & Great Northern services.

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