Alstom has faced significant operational challenges with its newly delivered trains in Romania. In November, Alstom Coradia Stream electric trains began operating on the line between Bucharest and Brașov. However, just one day after the train's launch, it was temporarily taken out of service due to a computer fault. This technical problem disrupted the train's stable operation, allowing only one trip, and the train was sent to storage before the problem was resolved.
Delivery Delays and Postponements
Alstom has experienced significant delays in its deliveries to Romania, unable to make them as planned. According to the contract, Romania February 2024'up to 12 new trains However, only three trains have been delivered so far. The remaining trains are still delayed. Making matters worse, Alstom has postponed delivery until the end of 2025.
Financial Losses and Legal Issues
Romania's state railway carrier CFR, due to delivery delays and technical issues 6 million euros estimated a loss. CFR plans to recover this loss through legal means. These failures experienced by Alstom have caused significant financial losses for the company and also resulted in legal disputes.
Alstom was able to win the train supply contract as a result of the modification of the initial agreement. Initially, Astra Vagoane and Chinese railway manufacturer Center for Restorative Medicine and Rehabilitation (CRMR) A consortium of was selected to supply trains to Romania. However, following a court review, the contract was awarded to the French manufacturer AlstomThis change was reassigned to . This change is particularly CRRC It prevented trains it had developed specifically for the Romanian market from being included in the project.
Alstom is struggling with operational difficulties due to delivery delays and technical issues, and the legal and financial challenges the company faces need to be resolved in this process. The reliable and on-time delivery of the new trains in Romania is crucial to Alstom’s sustainability in this market.
