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Alstom trams in Spain achieve 15 years of 100% availability

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December 7, 2025
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Alstom is celebrating 15 years of flawless operation by its fleet of Citadis trams in the city of Murcia in Spain.

The Greatest Gathering recognised with top awards

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December 6, 2025
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The Greatest Gathering!" wrapping Class 50 No. 50044 Exeter. // Credit: Alstom Alstom is celebrating after receiving awards at the RailStaff Awards 2025 and the Railway Benefit Fund’s 2025 Heart of Gold Awards.

First refreshed Southeastern Class 376 train enters service

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November 27, 2025
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Southeastern has announced that the first refreshed Class 376 is now back in service. All 36 Class 376 trains will get a mid-life refresh, which…

Preserved Merseyrail unit runs from 3rd rail power for first time

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November 24, 2025
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On 18 November, Merseyrail unit 507 001 ran for the first time since being preserved, on 3rd rail power.

Ukrainian Railways orders 55 electric locomotives from Alstom in £413m deal

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November 23, 2025
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Alstom has been awarded a contract worth around €470 million to supply 55 Traxx Hauler dual-voltage locomotives to Ukrainian Railways

Ukrainian Railways acquires 55 much-needed new locomotives from Alstom

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November 18, 2025
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Ukrainian Railways (UZ) is getting 55 new dual-voltage electric locomotives from Alstom. The deal is made possible by financial support from the World Bank and…

Alstom to build 42 Coradia Max trains for PKP Intercity in Poland

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November 17, 2025
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Alstom has announced that it has signed an agreement with PKP Intercity, Poland’s long-distance rail operator, to deliver 42 Coradia Max double-deck electric multiple units (EMUs) and maintain them for thirty years.

Alstom signs £66m Arterio contract with South Western Railway

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November 5, 2025
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Alstom has signed a new agreement worth £66m with South Western Railway to support the operation of their new Class 701 Arterio trains. The £66m…

Black History Month marked with visit to Northern Line depot by award-winning author

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November 2, 2025
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On 23rd October, award-winning author and poet, Patience Agbabi, visited Alstom’s Northern Line Traincare depot at Golders Green in North London.

East London train depot approval for Virgin Trains’ Cross-Channel service

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October 30, 2025
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The Office of Rail and Road has said that Virgin can move ahead with its cross-channel train services and can plan to use Temple Mills…