Alstom wins $3 billion order to deliver metro trains in Hamburg


(Reuters) – Alstom has signed a framework agreement worth up to 2.8 billion euros ($3.0 billion) to deliver 374 new metro trains and rail technology for Hamburger Hochbahn in Germany, the French train manufacturer said on Wednesday.
(Reuters) – Alstom has signed a framework agreement worth up to 2.8 billion euros ($3.0 billion) to deliver 374 new metro trains and rail technology for Hamburger Hochbahn in Germany, the French train manufacturer said on Wednesday.
Production is scheduled to start in 2026 in Salzgitter, with the first delivery expected in early 2028, Alstom said in a statement.
($1 = 0.9250 euros)
(Reporting by Anna Peverieri in Gdansk; editing by Milla Nissi)
A metro train is a type of urban transit train that operates on dedicated tracks, typically underground or elevated, designed to transport passengers within a city or metropolitan area.
Rail technology encompasses various systems and innovations used in the design, construction, and operation of railways, including signaling, train control, and infrastructure management.
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