Alstom Secures €600M Order for 15 Additional Avelia Horizon High-Speed Trains from SNCF Voyageurs

Event summary

  • Alstom has received an order for 15 additional Avelia Horizon high-speed trains from SNCF Voyageurs, worth approximately €600 million.
  • Deliveries are expected to begin in 2029, with the trains operating in Europe.
  • This order is part of the fourth optional tranche of the Avelia Horizon Innovation Partnership contract, bringing the total number of trains ordered to 160.
  • The Avelia Horizon trains are designed to be 20% more energy-efficient and have 30% lower maintenance costs compared to existing TGVs.
  • Over 40 years of experience in high-speed commercial service backs Alstom’s Avelia Horizon, the only double-decker train capable of speeds above 300 km/h.

The big picture

This order underscores the growing demand for high-speed rail solutions that combine technological innovation with environmental sustainability. Alstom’s Avelia Horizon platform is positioning the company as a key player in the European high-speed rail market, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving operational efficiency. The €600 million deal also highlights the strategic importance of long-term partnerships between rail operators and manufacturers in driving the ecological transition in transportation.

What we're watching

Execution Risk
Whether Alstom can deliver the 15 additional Avelia Horizon trains on time and within budget, given the complexity of the project and the involvement of multiple French sites.
Market Expansion
The pace at which Alstom can secure similar high-speed rail contracts in other European markets, leveraging the success of the Avelia Horizon platform.
Sustainability Impact
How the energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs of the Avelia Horizon trains will influence the broader adoption of sustainable, low-carbon mobility solutions in the rail sector.