Fresh Take: Alstom Secures Massive Order for RER NG Trainsets
Additional RER NG trainsets to be provided by our company for the expansion of Île-de-France Mobilité's RER D line.
Hey there! Here's the scoop: Alstom, the global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has secured a significant order for 96 additional RER NG trainsets. These trainsets are destined for the RER D line, operated by SNCF Voyageurs, under a contract with Île-de-France Mobility.
This order, worth around €1.7 billion, comes after the approval of the financing agreement by the Île-de-France Mobility Board of Directors on April 10, 2025. This hefty chunk of change is entirely footed by Île-de-France Mobility.
This new order expands a framework agreement first signed in 2017 between SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom. Prior to this latest order, 166 RER NG trainsets had already been ordered, and this batch brings the total tally to 262. The RER NG trainsets come in two sizes: 130 trainsets of 112 meters length for the RER E line (in service since November 2023) and 132 trainsets of 130 meters length for the RER D line (in service since December 2024).
The RER NG trains are double-decker electric multiple units designed to amp up passenger comfort, increase capacity, and boost punctuality on the heavily used RER D and E commuter lines in the Île-de-France region. They are manufactured and assembled at Alstom’s Valenciennes and Crespin sites in Northern France.
With this latest order, Île-de-France Mobility can finish modernizing and expand the fleet on the RER D line, upgrading the quality of service on one of the region’s busiest routes. So, catch a ride on the RER D line—your journey is about to get even smarter and more comfortable!
That's all for now, folks! Keep it rolling with Alstom. Until next time!
- Alstom, a global pioneer in smart and sustainable mobility, has secured a substantial €1.7 billion supply of 96 additional RER NG trainsets, aiming to enhance the accessibility and comfort of passengers on the RER D line.
- The finance for this massive order is entirely backed by Île-de-France Mobility, underscoring their commitment to sustainable transportation and mobility industry advancements.
- This new order incrementally increases the total RER NG train inventory, with 262 trainsets now in production, half of which will be allocated for the RER D line to enhance mobility and capacity on one of the region's busiest routes.
- The RER NG trains, double-decker electric multiple units, are assembled at Alstom's Valenciennes and Crespin sites in France, ensuring a sustainable and localized manufacturing process.
- With this latest order, smart and sustainable transportation in the Île-de-France region will not only become more accessible but also more comfortable for passengers, elevating the quality of transportation industry services.
