ALSTOM S.A: Västtrafik reaffirms confidence in Alstom with 35 additional Avelia Stream Nordic trains, bringing fleet to 80
- New trains will increase capacity on some of western Sweden’s busiest railway lines
- Option exercise follows the entry into service of the first Avelia Stream Nordic trains and reinforces Västtrafik's long-term partnership with Alstom
- Avelia Stream Nordic is a climate-resilient high-speed train able to withstand heavy snow and extreme cold
- The train’s award-winning design has been tailored to passengers’ needs with enhanced accessibility and comfort
29 September 2026 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has received an order from Västtrafik to deliver 35 additional Avelia Stream Nordic X80 trains through an option worth approximately €350 millions1 exercised under the existing frame contract. With this new order, Alstom will deliver a total of 80 trains to Västtrafik. The option exercise follows the successful entry into service of the first Avelia Stream Nordic trains and reflects Västtrafik's continued confidence in Alstom's ability to deliver a modern, reliable and sustainable regional fleet.
By exercising this option, Västtrafik is further investing in a platform already operating on its network and supporting its long-term ambition to increase capacity, improve punctuality and promote sustainable mobility across western Sweden.
“With these 35 new trains, we are taking another step towards more modern, spacious and comfortable public transport for our passengers. The trains will also reduce our energy consumption and replace our older rolling stock,” said Bijan Zainali, Chair of the Västtrafik Board. "This order marks an important new step in Västtrafik's fleet modernisation programme and illustrates how Alstom supports customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their assets, from train delivery to long-term maintenance and operational performance. Together, we are helping deliver greater capacity, reliability and sustainability for passengers across western Sweden for decades to come," says Maria Signal Martebo, Managing Director of Alstom Sweden.
High-speed regional service with sustainable trains adapted to Nordics winter conditions With a top speed of 200 km/h and 270 seats distributed across three cars per train, the train improves the passenger experience through step-free boarding, dedicated spaces for wheelchairs, strollers and real-time information systems. In 2025, the Avelia Stream Nordic X80 trains received the prestigious Red Dot Award, recognising its cutting-edge design, which combines contemporary interiors and Nordic functionality with advanced technology and a strong focus on sustainability. The trains are equipped with energy-efficient systems, including regenerative braking that recovers energy during braking and contributes to lower energy consumption during operations. Avelia Stream Nordic is designed for tough environmental conditions and offers the highest level of winterisation. The train can operate through 80 cm of snow and is reliable in temperatures down to -40°C.
Delivering and maintaining the next-generation Avelia Stream Nordic The first Avelia Stream Nordic trains were delivered in spring 2026 following several months of testing on the network and are now operating on the regional rail network in Västra Götaland. Additional deliveries of the fleet will continue over the coming years. Alstom is also performing maintenance of Västtrafik's train fleet, currently comprising both the new trains and older generation rolling stock, ensuring high availability and long-term operational reliability across the region. Once all 80 new trains have been delivered, they will form the backbone of Västtrafik's regional rail services. Avelia Stream Nordic is part of Alstom’s Avelia high-speed train platform which covers maximum operating speeds between 200 km/h and 320 km/h. A wide variety of configurations and architectures are available to provide best fit to customer needs; single-deck or double-deck, concentrated or distributed traction. More than 2,200 high-speed trains with Avelia technology are operating in 25 countries, crossing 20 borders.
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1 This order will be booked in the second quarter of Alstom’s fiscal year 2026/27.
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