• The further order, valued at around €160 million, is part of a ten-year framework agreement signed last year • Irish Rail is ordering 18 battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs), aiming to boost the sustainability of Ireland’s busiest commuter belt / 2 December 2022 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, today announced that it has signed a further order with Irish Rail (IE) for 18 more five-car X’trapolis trains and an extension to the 15-year Technical Support and Spares Supply agreement under the ten-year framework agreement announced in December 2021. This further order, valued at around €160 million, will see 18 battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) added to the initial firm order of 19 five-car X’trapolis trains – thirteen of which were battery-electric and six electrics – made in 2021. (....)