Alstom in Sweden
117 60 Stockholm
We lead the way towards greener and smarter mobility
Alstom’s history of groundbreaking mobility solutions in Sweden goes back more than 140 years. We are the largest railway supplier in the market, having delivered over 1000 trains as well as the majority of all signalling and traffic management systems.
Our current deliveries include new high-speed trains, regional trains, trams and metro cars, the roll-out of ERTMS along with several large maintenance contracts and modernisation projects to upgrade existing fleets.
A great number of our 2000 employees in Sweden are located at Alstom’s global R&D and industrialisation centres in Stockholm and Västerås. Here we develop and deliver electric traction, braking, train control and signalling solutions to customers worldwide.
With Alstom’s third Innovation Station placed in Sweden, we are perfectly positioned to collaborate within the vibrant Swedish innovation ecosystem to usher in the future of sustainable mobility.
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> 2000employees
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19sites all around Sweden, with headquarters in Stockholm
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> 1000trains sold in Sweden
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1891Presence in Sweden since 1891
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C20 Stockholm Metro
271 metro cars for SL, running in the Stockholm metro since 1997. In 2024 Alstom completed the mid-life-upgrade of all trains including furnishing and passenger information system.
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Ådals and Botniabanan – 15 years operational experience with ERTMS
In 2010, ERTMS (level 2) was piloted for the first time on Ådalsbanan and Botniabanan.
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Coradia Nordic X60/X60B for SL
The trains were deployed in August 2005. Maximum speed in traffic: 160 km/h. The contract was signed in 2002. Alstom has sold 129 regional trains in total to Greater Stockholm Commuter Transport (SLL).
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Arlanda Express
Seven four-carriage express trains were deployed in 1999. Maximum speed in traffic: 200 km/h. This was Alstom's first contract in Sweden, signed in 1995, through a newly formed company together with John Mowlem, NCC and SIAB.
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Coradia Duplex X40 for SJ
42 double-deckers were deployed in 2005. Maximum speed in traffic: 200 km/h. Photo copyright: Frederik Tellerup
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Coradia Nordic X61/X62
For Skånetrafiken, Östgötatrafiken, Västtrafik and Norrtåg: the first regional trains were deployed in 2009. Maximum speed in traffic: 160/180 km/h.
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X2 Regina
X2 Regina delivered during the 1990s to SJ - Photo Copyright: Stefan Nilsson (SJ)
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C30 Movia metro in Stockholm
Iconic Movia C30 metro in Stockholm. Alstom will supply a total of 116 metro trains or 464 cars, which operate on the Stockholm metro system.
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M34 Flexity trams in Gothenburg
Delivering 60 new extended Flexity trams to Västtrafik in Gothenburg. The new extended version increases transport capacity by 50 percent
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Leading the ERTMS upgrade in Sweden
Onboard ERTMS upgrade for more than 10 vehicle types and 550 vehicles. More than 50 trackside projects, from conventional updates to ERTMS upgrade.
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Avelia Stream Nordic X80
Alstom is delivering 45 of the award-winning Avelia Stream Nordic X80 trains to Västtrafik.
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High-speed trains to SJ
Firm order of 25 high-speed trains with option of 15 more. The new trains will effectively be Sweden’s fastest ever, capable of operating at maximum speeds of 250km/h.
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Maintenance contracts
Multiple ongoing maintenance contracts as well as modernisation projects across Sweden with specialised workshops on heavy maintenance and repair in Motala and Västerås.
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Press ReleasesAlstom receives the Red Dot Award 2025 for the design of Avelia Stream Nordic X80
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Press ReleasesAlstom delivers ERTMS signalling system on the Iron Ore Line, in Sweden
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Press ReleasesAlstom signs five-year digital support agreement with SL for the Stockholm metro
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Press ReleasesAlstom strengthens its presence in northern Sweden with new SJ contract for night train maintenance
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Press ReleasesAlstom signs a 10-year maintenance contract for Norrtåg’s fleet in Sweden
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Press ReleasesAlstom and Flox receive SEK 3.3 million from Vinnova to test AI technology to combat railway wildlife accidents
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Press ReleasesAlstom re-shapes regional setup in Europe
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NewsThe new trams now being delivered to Gothenburg, Sweden
Working at Alstom in Sweden
Joining Alstom means being a part of a highly qualified international team and you will be working with some of the most prestige projects within the railway industry. Our work environment is dynamic and positive and our Nordic organization is fast-growing. We offer an innovation oriented culture with international career opportunities.
Alstom is committed to create a diverse working environment, that reflects the future of our industry, our clients and end-users. As an employee, you will have a unique opportunity to continue to build your career and directly contribute to the expanding growth of the global transport industry, and a greener more sustainable future for mobility.
