Gothenburg welcomes first of 60 new M34 trams
Gothenburg has received the first of 60 new M34 trams, which, at 45m long, will nearly double passenger capacity and enhance the city’s public transportation system.
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InnoTrans 2024 to showcase global rail transport innovations in Berlin
InnoTrans 2024, running from 24 to 27 September in Berlin, highlights over 2,900 exhibitors from 59 countries, featuring more than 110 vehicles displayed on a dedicated rail track.
Alstom secures £60 million contract to refurbish CrossCountry’s Voyager trains
The refurbishment will see the installation of a new passenger counting system, further enhancing operational efficiency and passenger flow on the upgraded Voyager trains.
Alstom deploys upgraded trains on Singapore’s Bukit Panjang LRT line
Alstom has launched the first two upgraded trains on Singapore’s Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit line, initiating the progressive delivery of a new advanced transportation system.
Alstom and TransPennine Express extend maintenance contract
Alstom has secured a £10.4 million contract extension with TransPennine Express to maintain its Class 397 fleet, continuing services from its Manchester and Glasgow centres until December 2025.
Alstom secures €4 billion contract for S-Bahn Cologne trains
Alstom has secured a €4 billion contract to deliver 90 Adessia Stream commuter trains to Germany's S-Bahn Cologne, including a 34-year maintenance agreement, marking its largest order in the country to date.
Alstom signs €2.8 billion deal with Hamburger Hochbahn for metro trains and signalling
Alstom has signed a €2.8 billion agreement with Hamburger Hochbahn AG to deliver up to 374 new metro trains and equip the U5 line with advanced signalling systems.
Metro do Porto’s Yellow Line extension highlights advanced signalling systems
The recent inauguration of Metro do Porto's Yellow Line extension features advanced signalling systems by Alstom, enhancing the efficiency and safety of Oporto’s light rail network.
Avanti West Coast completes historic Pendolino fleet refurbishment
Avanti West Coast celebrates the successful conclusion of its £117 million project to refurbish all 56 Pendolino trains, marking a significant upgrade milestone on the UK's West Coast Main Line.
Avanti West Coast adds more seats with summer timetable change
UK rail operator Avanti West Coast have announced more seats and more trains as part of their new timetable, effective this month.
Alstom partner with Tåg i Bergslagen (TiB) in Sweden
Alstom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swedish operator Tåg i Bergslagen for sustainable and efficient innovations.
RIA welcomes potential for progress on train orders
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) have welcomed the potential for progress on rolling stock orders in the UK.
Alstom delivers first C-Series train for Western Australia Railcar Programme
Alstom has successfully delivered its first C-Series train for the Western Australian Railcar Programme, with manufacturing in Perth.
Thales-VolkerRail consortium appointed to Network Rail’s £4bn Train Control Systems Framework
Thales-VolkerRail consortium have been appointed to Network Rail's £4 billion Train Control Systems Framework, revolutionising UK signalling.
Network Rail’s £4bn train control systems framework to revolutionise signalling across Britain
Network Rail have a new £4bn 10 year development plan which will revolutionise rail signalling across the country.
