Alstom, headquartered in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, is a global leader in rail transport and sustainable mobility solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and services a comprehensive range of rolling stock, including high-speed trains, metros, trams, and locomotives. Beyond rolling stock, Alstom provides signaling systems, turnkey solutions, and digital mobility services, enhancing the efficiency and safety of rail operations worldwide. With operations in over 60 countries and a workforce exceeding 80,000 employees, Alstom is committed to innovation and sustainability, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of transportation and promote green mobility. The company's portfolio includes renowned products like the Avelia high-speed trains and Citadis trams, which are integral to urban transit systems globally.
More spacious, more modern, more comfortable and more efficient, RER NG has been designed to meet the needs of densely populated areas and to make a lasting improvement to travel conditions.
The contract is for a term of four years during which Alstom will maintain 26 Alstom-made Metropolis trains, as well as traction substations and signaling systems.
The maintenance will start in December 2025 and will be carried out in Umeå and Luleå, increasing the presence of Alstom’s operations in the north of Sweden.
The “New Generation” RER is a double-deck rolling stock designed for the RER D and RER E lines operated by Transilien SNCF Voyageurs on behalf of Île-de-France Mobilités to improve passenger comfort and regularity on these lines.
Alstom is boosting operations in numerous ways, from improving train scheduling, managing train speeds and predicting passenger demand to enhancing asset management, signalling and object detection.
This five-year Technical Support and Spare Part Supply Agreement (TSSSA) aims to enhance SAR's east-west freight corridor, essential for the Kingdom's economic growth.