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Alstom Shares Climb After Securing €1.2 Billion UK Battery-Train Contract
Shares in Alstom (ALSO) rose after the French rail manufacturer announced it had secured contracts valued at more than €1.2 billion with UK operator TransPennine Express (TPE) for a new fleet of battery-electric trains.
The news lifted the company's stock by 2.2% to trade at €15.84 in recent activity, providing a positive catalyst for shares that have been under pressure.
Contract Details
Alstom stated the agreement is a comprehensive turnkey package for a new fleet destined for northern England. The deal is the first for Alstom's Adessia Stream train platform in the UK and will create the country's first mainline battery-electric fleet.
Key components of the contract include:
- Rolling Stock: Approximately €930 million for the supply of 29 new five-car trains.
- Maintenance: Roughly €230 million for long-term service and maintenance agreements.
AdThe trains are scheduled to be manufactured at Alstom's Litchurch Lane facility in Derby, with deliveries set to begin in 2032. The company confirmed the order will be booked in its intake for the second quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year.
Market Impact and Context
This major contract win provides a significant boost to Alstom's order book, a key metric for investors who have been closely monitoring the company's balance-sheet recovery. The stock has been trading well below its 52-week high of €30.23, and a substantial order of this nature reinforces its commercial momentum and technological leadership in zero-emission rail solutions.
The announcement follows other recent contract wins for Alstom in markets such as Canada and Australia. For investors, it serves as tangible evidence of a strengthening order pipeline and the company's ability to secure large-scale, strategically important projects in the transition to greener transport.
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