Alstom, delivered the first state-of-the-art metro train to Turin, Italy, on July 3, 2025, marking a significant step in the city's Line 1 expansion and modernization efforts. This delivery will strengthen Turin's transportation network with advanced technology and improved passenger comfort will strengthen.
Manufactured at Alstom's Valenciennes Petite Forêt facility in France, the new train features modern automation and CBTC (Communication Based Train Control) signaling It consists of four connected carriages with 2025-XNUMX mm (XNUMX-XNUMX in.). Following the first train, the remaining three units will be delivered by the end of XNUMX and will enter service following system upgrades.
Alstom Metro Train: Modern Comfort and Sustainability Together
Each carriage has special areas for passengers with reduced mobility and is connected to a control centre. real-time video surveillance The interconnected layouts allow passengers to move freely between carriages, while the interior LED lighting and digital displays makes travel information more understandable.
The train also attaches great importance to environmental sustainability. With 96 percent recyclable materials The vehicle is built to reduce power consumption and environmental impact. energy efficient motors On its exterior, Torino's signature blue and yellow colors stand out on a white background, bringing together functionality and the city's identity.
Alstom Contract Supports Turin's Metro Expansion Vision
The initial $169 million contract covers four trains, as well as the CBTC signaling system and automation upgrades for the existing fleet. The city is looking to support future passenger demand $12 million for 174 additional trains and for related infrastructure works 67 million dollars This demonstrates Turin's commitment to expanding and modernising its metro network in the long term.
City officials see the new fleet as a vital step forward. CEO of Infra.To Bernardino Chiaia, highlighted the project’s goal of improving the city’s mobility and transportation quality. Mobility Council Member Chiara Foglietta confirmed the city's long-term vision for sustainable and connected transport.
This delivery represents a strategic move towards a smarter and greener metro system for Turin. Alstom continues to play a central role in transforming Turin’s urban mobility through innovation and environmentally conscious engineering.
