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Alstom Announces €150 Million Investment to Expand High-Speed Train Production

The plan includes 1,000 new hires, new assembly lines in France, and a goal to triple production capacity by 2027.

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Overview

  • Alstom has committed €150 million to expand its production capacity for the TGV M high-speed trains in France.
  • The investment will create a new assembly line in Valenciennes and double production lines in La Rochelle, where the Avelia Horizon trains are currently built.
  • Alstom plans to hire 1,000 new employees in 2025 to support the production ramp-up.
  • The company aims to increase output from one train per month to 2.5 trains per month within two years, targeting a tripling of capacity by 2027.
  • The TGV M trains, ordered by SNCF and international clients including Morocco and Proxima, are expected to enter service in early 2026, with tight delivery timelines in place for global clients.