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Alstom wins $3 billion order to deliver metro trains in Hamburg

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on July 10, 2024

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· Last updated: January 30, 2026

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The image showcases Alstom's new metro trains, highlighting the $3 billion order for Hamburger Hochbahn in Hamburg, Germany. This agreement marks a significant advancement in urban rail technology.
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Alstom wins $3 billion order to deliver metro trains in Hamburg (Reuters) – Alstom has signed a framework agreement worth up to 2.8 billion euros ($3.0 billion) to deliver 374 new metro trains and rail technology for Hamburger Hochbahn in Germany, the French train manufacturer said on Wednesday. Production is scheduled to start in 2026 […]

Alstom wins $3 billion order to deliver metro trains in Hamburg

(Reuters) – Alstom has signed a framework agreement worth up to 2.8 billion euros ($3.0 billion) to deliver 374 new metro trains and rail technology for Hamburger Hochbahn in Germany, the French train manufacturer said on Wednesday.

Production is scheduled to start in 2026 in Salzgitter, with the first delivery expected in early 2028, Alstom said in a statement.

($1 = 0.9250 euros)

(Reporting by Anna Peverieri in Gdansk; editing by Milla Nissi)

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What is a metro train?
A metro train is a type of urban transit train that operates on dedicated tracks, typically underground or elevated, designed to transport passengers within a city or metropolitan area.
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Rail technology encompasses various systems and innovations used in the design, construction, and operation of railways, including signaling, train control, and infrastructure management.

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