ALSTOM S.A: Alstom awarded 1.0 billion euro share of Suburban Rail Loop East Line Contract in Melbourne, Australia

Core Insights - Alstom has been awarded a €1.0 billion (A$1.8 billion) share of a €4.9 billion (A$8.8 billion) contract for the East section of the Suburban Rail Loop Project in Melbourne, Australia, as part of the TransitLinX Alliance [1][7] - The project includes the supply of 13 automated Metropolis metro trains, digital infrastructure, signalling, maintenance, and overall system integration [2][7] - The Suburban Rail Loop is Australia's largest rail and housing infrastructure project, featuring a 90 km orbital rail loop through Melbourne's middle suburbs [5] Company and Project Details - Alstom's Dandenong manufacturing site will assemble the Metropolis metro trains, which will operate under Grade of Automation 4 (GOA4) [2] - The maintenance solution for the Metropolis fleet will be provided for 15 years, ensuring high availability and reliability [2] - The first Metropolis trains are expected to enter service in 2035 [2] Strategic Importance - This contract strengthens Alstom's partnership with the Victorian Government, showcasing its commitment to delivering rail transport solutions [3] - Alstom's technologies will enable the second driverless train fleet in Australia, following the Metropolis metro fleet in Sydney [5] - The project is significant on a global scale, positioning Melbourne among leading cities utilizing advanced rail solutions [4]