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.