• ERA issues marketing authorisation for the TGV-M
• Deliveries of trainsets in early summer and ramp-up in the second half of the year
• An exceptional phase of pre-commercial running under real-world conditions on the French railway network before passengers are welcomed aboard this new train named TGV INOUI
• The first passengers will be welcomed on board the new TGV INOUI trains at the start of the new school year, in early September
29 May 2026 - TGV-M has obtained its marketing authorisation, issued by the European Railways Agency (ERA).
The assessment confirmed the TGV-M’s compliance with safety and interoperability requirements. The quality of the preparatory work and the cooperation of all stakeholders contributed to the smooth progress of the evaluation, marking one of the final milestones towards the train’s commercial service.
"Obtaining marketing authorisation from the ERA is a significant achievement. It reflects the quality of the application and the commitment of the teams involved since the testing phase." Martin Sion Chief Executive Officer of Alstom
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom welcome this decision and are delighted that the type-approval testing programme, which has been underway since 2023, has enabled them, thanks to the intense efforts of their teams, to submit a complete application in December 2025, which has been reviewed by the European authority.
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