Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a €18 million contract with the Moroccan National Railway Office (ONCF) to supply 781 Avelia Horizon high-speed trains. This strategic agreement was registered in the 2024th quarter of Alstom’s 2025/4 financial year and reinforces the company’s ambition to make a major contribution to the transport infrastructure in Morocco.
The Importance of the High Speed Line to Marrakesh
This contract, which will contribute significantly to Morocco’s rail network, aims to significantly reduce travel times between Tangier and Marrakesh. The extension of the new high-speed line to Marrakesh will increase connections for passengers, making travel faster and more efficient. The commissioning of this line will bring rail transport in Morocco to a more modern and sustainable level.
Innovative Design and Sustainability of Avelia Horizon
Alstom’s Avelia Horizon trains stand out with their environmentally friendly features. Offering high performance while minimizing their carbon footprint, these trains can reach speeds of over 300 km/h. As the world’s latest generation double-decker high-speed train, Avelia Horizon offers operational flexibility and a unique passenger experience with its shorter power carriages and double-decker articulated carriages.
These innovative features used in the design of the train both increase efficiency and provide passengers with a comfortable travel experience. These features are among the most important factors that distinguish Avelia Horizon from other high-speed trains in the sector.
Low Operating Costs and High Capacity
Avelia Horizon trains stand out not only for their high speed but also for their low operating costs. The trains offer significant savings by having fewer bogies, which account for 30% of maintenance costs. In addition, Avelia Horizon is one of the trains with the highest seating capacity on the market, significantly reducing the cost of ownership per seat, ensuring economic efficiency.
Alstom's Global Leadership and Future Vision
This contract reinforces Alstom’s global leadership in sustainable mobility and smart transport solutions. Alstom contributes to the railway infrastructure in Morocco, while also aiming to reduce environmental impact. Avelia Horizon trains further demonstrate Alstom’s commitment to innovative engineering and sustainability.
With this project carried out by Alstom in Morocco, making high-speed rail transport more efficient and environmentally friendly will significantly improve regional transport and shape the future of Morocco's transport infrastructure.
