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26 additional Coradia Max trains for Baden-Württemberg
26 additional Coradia Max trains for Baden-Württemberg

On 15 January 2026, Alstom has signed a contract for the delivery of 26 additional Coradia Max double-deck EMUs to the Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW).

DB and Alstom test remote driving for commuter trains in a depot environment
DB and Alstom test remote driving for commuter trains in a depot environment

On 29 January 2026, Alstom has demonstrated in München, in a project of DB, how the future of remote shunting operation can work.

Norway’s 100th train with retrofitted ETCS
Norway’s 100th train with retrofitted ETCS

On 28 January 2026, Alstom has reached a significant milestone in Norway with the upgrade of the 100th train with on-board ETCS.

Alstom's new welder and fitter training centre in Mátranovák
Alstom's new welder and fitter training centre in Mátranovák

On 23 January 2026, Alstom has opened its new welding and fitter training centre in Mátranovák, marking a significant investment in the training of people at the Hungarian Alstom site.

More Regiolises for Nouvelle-Aquitaine
More Regiolises for Nouvelle-Aquitaine

On 15 January 2026, CAF has been awarded a contract by SNCF Voyageurs to supply an additional ten Régiolis EDMUs, valued at approximately 80 million EUR, to be operated in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France.

SNCF Voyageurs ordered for 15 additional TGV M trains
SNCF Voyageurs ordered for 15 additional TGV M trains

On 19 January 2026, the Board of Directors of SNCF Voyageurs has approved an additional order for 15 TGV M (Avelia Horizon) units.

Alstom secures five-year maintenance agreement for WAG-12B locomotives
Alstom secures five-year maintenance agreement for WAG-12B locomotives

On 13 January 2026, Alstom, through its joint venture with Indian Railways, Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL), has secured a contract to deliver maintenance activities for Class WAG-12B locomotives.

Alstom to supply ‘Trenes del Norte’ for new corridors in Mexico
Alstom to supply ‘Trenes del Norte’ for new corridors in Mexico

The contract also includes comprehensive maintenance for five years, fitting out of maintenance depots, inspection and refuelling stations.

Alstom’s Crewe Works secures contract to overhaul Class 465 bogies
Alstom’s Crewe Works secures contract to overhaul Class 465 bogies

On 23 December 2025, Alstom has secured a 20 million GBP (22.9 million EUR) contract with Eversholt Rail for the overhaul of almost 400 bogies for Southeastern’s Class 465 Networker fleet in the UK.

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.

 

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.