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• Alstom brings together maintenance expertise for Traxx Universal locomotives in Motala;
• The centre of expertise meets the growing demand for comprehensive solutions from both the Nordics and other European countries;
• At the same time, Alstom signs an eight-year full-service contract for ten Traxx Universal locomotives with the European leasing company Alpha Trains.
This new centre brings together Alstom’s maintenance expertise under one roof, from routine servicing to extensive repairs, wheelset and bogie work, as well as signalling systems.
”With this initiative, we are reinforcing our position as a one-stop provider for locomotive maintenance. We can now offer maintenance and upgrades for Traxx locomotives from both the Nordics and the rest of Europe, all under one roof,” says Per Stridsman, responsible for Traxx maintenance in Motala.
Alstom’s series of Traxx Universal locomotives are used in both freight and passenger traffic. They have a modular construction with high reliability and energy efficiency, and are designed to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
“We are seeing a strong demand for Traxx locomotives and maintenance services, both in the Nordic region and across Europe. By bringing together our expertise in Motala, we can offer an efficient and flexible solution,” says Mikael Granberg, Head of Rolling Stock Maintenance Nordics.
An eight-year full-service contract with Alpha trains
The full-service agreement with Alpha Trains, Europe's leading leasing company for locomotives and trains, is a contract over eight years for ten Traxx Universal locomotives. The contract covers preventive and corrective maintenance at the Motala workshop, plus support from a mobile team for field repairs and a hotline for drivers seeking technical assistance, ensuring the highest availability. This is Alstom’s first service contract in the locomotive segment in Sweden.
“By expanding our service network with a trusted partner like Alstom, we ensure that our customers benefit from maximum reliability and reduced downtime. This strategic collaboration between Alpha Trains and Alstom underlines our commitment to sustainable and efficient transport solutions across Europe,” says Vincent Pouyet, Managing Director Locomotives, Alpha Trains.
Investing in the Motala site
The Motala site is equipped with both traditional and advanced technologies. As part of this initiative, Alstom is investing in a wheel press for changing and maintaining locomotive wheelsets and upgrading the bogie line. Maintenance of cutting-edge signalling systems is also included in the comprehensive service package. The Motala site already collaborates closely with Alstom’s other facilities in the Nordic countries, Germany, and the rest of Europe.
”This investment in Motala strengthens both local industry and the European railway sector as a whole. By consolidating specialist expertise in Traxx locomotive maintenance, we help make rail travel and freight transport even more sustainable and competitive, which is a key element of our long-term strategy,” says Maria Signal Martebo, Managing Director, Alstom Sweden.
Alstom is the largest supplier to the Swedish train market, with over a thousand trains delivered to the Swedish railways and several major maintenance contracts. Alstom also leads the implementation of the ERTMS[1] signalling system in Sweden, both onboard and along the tracks.
Alstom is the market leader in rail services, supporting customers over the entire asset lifecycle with the broadest portfolio of services solutions. Alstom’s FlexCare Perform maintenance services are tailored to customer needs and operational requirements, from technical support with spares to fully outsourced maintenance solutions. Alstom maintains over 35,500 vehicles worldwide, including over 2,450 locomotives and 270 powerheads, and is a trusted partner for servicing both Alstom and non-Alstom rail assets.
ALSTOM™ Traxx Universal™ and FlexCare Perform™ are protected trademarks of the Alstom Group.
[1] European Rail Traffic Management System
About Alstom
Alstom (alstom.com) commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 64 countries and a talent base of over 84,700 people from 184 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. Listed in France, Alstom generated revenues of €17.6 billion for the fiscal year ending on 31 March 2024.
About Alpha Trains
Alpha Trains (alphatrains.eu) is the leading rolling stock lessor in Europe. A total of 150 employees from 20 countries work in offices in Luxembourg, Antwerp, Cologne, Madrid, Paris and Warsaw. Alpha Trains owns more than 1,000 locomotives and passenger trains and offers tailor-made leasing solutions, comprehensive know-how in maintenance and vehicle repairs as well as long-term experience in the financing of new-build projects. Alpha Trains’ fleets are in use at many public and private operators in 22 European countries. Alpha Trains' shareholders are APG, Arcus European Trains, PGGM and Swiss Life.
Contacts Press:
Alstom Sweden: Johanna SVEDIN
T: +46 (0) 725 933 255 - E: johanna.svedin[.]alstomgroup.com.
Alpha Trains Group: Heike ZIMMERMANN
T: +49 221 9140 9063 - E: heike.zimmermann[.]alphatrains.eu.
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