• This optional tranche of the framework contract between SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom is worth approximately 600 million euros
• The new Avelia Horizon trains will be operated in Europe
19 January 2026 – The Board of Directors of SNCF Voyageurs has approved an additional order for 15 new-generation Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains (known in France as TGV), worth approximately 600 million euros[1] . Deliveries are expected in 2029.
This order is for the quad-voltage version of the new generation of high-speed trains, which meets European traffic requirements. The Avelia Horizon range meets ambitious objectives in terms of competitiveness in the rail sector and profitability for SNCF Voyageurs.
“This contract once again confirms the success of high-speed rail and the Avelia Horizon platform, while illustrating our strong commitment to sustainable, low-carbon mobility. Designed to meet technological and economic challenges, this solution actively contributes to the ecological transition, in a context where passengers are increasingly favouring environmentally friendly modes of transport,” said Frédéric Wiscart, President of Alstom France. (....)