Alstom in Sweden

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.

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).

Coradia Duplex X40 for SJ

42 double-deckers were deployed in 2005. Maximum speed in traffic: 200 km/h. Photo copyright: Frederik Tellerup

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.

C20

C20, 271 metro cars for SLL. Running in the Stockholm metro since 1997 as 3 car-trains. Passenger capacity approx. 1200 per train. Max speed 90 km/h.

X2 Regina

X2 Regina delivered during the 1990s to SJ - Photo Copyright: Stefan Nilsson (SJ)

Intercity trains

A fleet of 267 intercity trains, 65-meter long (6-cars) with 306 seat. Top speed 200 km/h.

Service center in Motala

Alstom's service center in Motala, is specialized in heavy maintenance, refurbishment and modernization of railway vehicles and components. With Motala's geographical location, vehicles from the whole of the Nordic region can be maintained here.
Alstom has invested in an advanced production line for bogie maintenance that streamlines maintenance and overhaul of bogies in a more efficient way for a smarter and more cost-effective production. We can now offer our customers shorter lead times, increased capacity and higher quality for bogie maintenance. For our customers, it means one higher vehicle availability in traffic.
The new bogie facility further strengthens Alstom's presence in the Nordic region and is part of our strategic investment for a more efficient and high-quality maintenance offer.

Maintenance contracts

In total, we have 16 active fleet maintenance projects including 18 Arriva/Östgötatrafiken X61 commuter trains; 63 Götalandståg/Västtrafik X61, X11, X12 and X14 trains; 99 Skånetrafiken X61 commuter trains; 12 locomotives and 75 passenger coaches for Vy Tåg AB's night fleet, among others.

We also have a Global Test and Technology Center for Propulsion in Västerås, Sweden.

Signalling solutions

Leading the ERTMS rollout in Sweden both onboard and trackside. Delivery of the new standard national traffic management system for Trafikverket to be rolled out in 2021, as well as signalling solutions for Tvärbanan tramway in Stockholm. Delivering onboard ERTMS equipment for 111 regional trains. Global Innovation Center for Rail Control Solutions.

Rolling stock

Ongoing delivery of 96 4-car MOVIA™C30 metro trains for Stockholm's metro (SLL), 40 3-car high-speed regional ZEFIRO™ Express trains for Västtrafik, 40 3-car FLEXITY™ trams for Gothenburg.