Trenitalia orders 150 Coradia Meridian trains for regional operation
Posted: 9 August 2016 | | No comments yet
Trenitalia, the Italian national operator, has awarded a framework contract for 150 new medium-capacity regional trains to Alstom.
Trenitalia, the Italian national operator, has awarded a framework contract for 150 new medium-capacity regional trains to Alstom.
Alstom will supply 150 new medium-capacity regional trains to Trenitalia within a frame contract totalling approximately €900 million. The agreement also includes an option for maintenance services. Alstom expects to deliver the first part of the order, comprising of 47 trains worth €240 million, from early 2019.
Trenitalia to receive Coradia Meridian order from early 2019
Commenting on the order, Andreas Knitter, Senior Vice-President for Europe at Alstom, said: “This award confirms the excellent work done by our company in the field of regional transport over the last 15 years. Alstom has had an excellent return on experience with its Coradia Meridian, a successful train that fully respected delivery times, product quality and reliability. This new order offers us the opportunity to reinforce our customer proximity and continue working with the Italian Regions and Trenitalia to improve local transport in the country”,
The new medium capacity regional trains for Trenitalia are single-deckers featuring two train lengths and up to 321 seats. The vehicle can be adapted to different configurations and capacity needs for regional and suburban transport. Alstom also states that the train offers Wi-Fi, an audio/video information and entertainment service and live digital video surveillance cameras for passenger safety.
According to Alstom, the train will be even more environmentally friendly than the previous generation of regional trains with a significant decrease in energy consumption per passenger, despite the greater installed power required for the air conditioning system.
To date, more than 100 Coradia Meridian trains are already operational in Piedmont, Lombardy, Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Marche, Abruzzo, and will soon enter in service in Trentino and Sicily. The new trains will be manufactured at Alstom’s Savigliano, Sesto San Giovanni and Bologna sites in Italy.
NEW REPORT FROM GLOBAL RAILWAY REVIEW: Track Insight – Track Maintenance | Transforming Track Maintenance Through Technology
Our latest expert-led Track Insight explores how industry leaders are revolutionising the future of track maintenance through cutting-edge innovation and real-world strategies.
From automation and robotics now streamlining inspections and repairs, to predictive maintenance powered by IoT sensors and advanced analytics, the rail sector is entering a new era of precision and efficiency. Companies like Goldschmidt, Bentley Systems, and MxV Rail are leading the charge, redefining how infrastructure is managed with AI, machine learning, and digital twins to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
In this new data-rich landscape, organisations such as Amtrak and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are demonstrating how to turn vast streams of information—from track geometry to environmental monitoring into actionable intelligence for safer, smarter networks.
Download this insightful, practical guide for FREE and see how your operations can evolve – READ FOR FREE NOW!
