Alstom has secured a new contract to supply 153 Adessia Stream trains to Comboios de Portugal (CP), a move which aims to support the overall renewal of Portugal’s rail fleet, as well as the expansion of capacity on a number of key passenger routes.
The contract, which has been valued at 1.03 billion EUR, represents the largest train acquisition in the country’s history, and forms part of CP’s wider programme to improve reliability, accessibility and service quality for rail users within Portugal.
Alstom will supply a total of 153 trains to Comboios de Portugal
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Of the 153 units; 98 will enter service on suburban lines in the Lisbon, Porto and Cascais areas, whilst the remaining 55 will be used to enhance services on regional lines.
Part of the contract will see Alstom establish a brand-new train manufacturing facility in Portugal, which will support delivery of the project whilst contributing to the overall long-term development of skills and employment within the local national rail sector, as well as a new facility in Matosinhos, in the Porto region. This site will cover over 20,000 square metres, and will be fully equipped with modern production technologies.
The project as a whole is expected to generate almost 300 jobs within Portugal, with 15% of all positions reserved for young unemployed people, long-term unemployed and individuals with health conditions or impairments.
David Torres, Managing Director of Alstom Portugal, said:
This project supports CP’s vision to deliver more reliable and accessible rail services for passengers while preparing the network for future demand.
This partnership will also deliver long-term impact by strengthening local capabilities, creating new employment opportunities and contributing to the sustainable development of Portugal’s railway sector.
The new three car trains will be capable of carrying up to 450 passengers, and are based on Alstom’s existing Adessia single-deck commuter range. Designed specifically for the Portugese market; the units will include step-free access, a level floor, Wi-Fi, and dedicated spaces for both wheelchairs and bicycles. Alstom has worked with a number of associations, such as Accessible Portugal, to ensure full adaptation to local needs.