In Sweden, Alstom grows its Motala site expertise in maintenance and secures an eight-years full service contract with Alpha Trains

”With this initiative, we are reinforcing our position as a one-stop provider for locomotive maintenance. We can now offer maintenance and upgrades for Traxx locomotives from both the Nordics and the rest of Europe, all under one roof,” says Per Stridsman, responsible for Traxx maintenance in Motala.

Alstom’s series of Traxx Universal locomotives are used in both freight and passenger traffic. They have a modular construction with high reliability and energy efficiency, and are designed to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

“We are seeing a strong demand for Traxx locomotives and maintenance services, both in the Nordic region and across Europe. By bringing together our expertise in Motala, we can offer an efficient and flexible solution,” says Mikael Granberg, Head of Rolling Stock Maintenance Nordics.

An eight-year full-service contract with Alpha trains

The full-service agreement with Alpha Trains, Europe's leading leasing company for locomotives and trains,  is a contract over eight years for ten Traxx Universal locomotives. The contract covers preventive and corrective maintenance at the Motala workshop, plus support from a mobile team for field repairs and a hotline for drivers seeking technical assistance, ensuring the highest availability. This is Alstom’s first service contract in the locomotive segment in Sweden.

“By expanding our service network with a trusted partner like Alstom, we ensure that our customers benefit from maximum reliability and reduced downtime. This strategic collaboration between Alpha Trains and Alstom underlines our commitment to sustainable and efficient transport solutions across Europe,” says Vincent Pouyet, Managing Director Locomotives, Alpha Trains.

Investing in the Motala site

The Motala site is equipped with both traditional and advanced technologies. As part of this initiative, Alstom is investing in a wheel press for changing and maintaining locomotive wheelsets and upgrading the bogie line. Maintenance of cutting-edge signalling systems is also included in the comprehensive service package. The Motala site already collaborates closely with Alstom’s other facilities in the Nordic countries, Germany, and the rest of Europe.

”This investment in Motala strengthens both local industry and the European railway sector as a whole. By consolidating specialist expertise in Traxx locomotive maintenance, we help make rail travel and freight transport even more sustainable and competitive, which is a key element of our long-term strategy,” says Maria Signal Martebo, Managing Director, Alstom Sweden.

Alstom is the largest supplier to the Swedish train market, with over a thousand trains delivered to the Swedish railways and several major maintenance contracts. Alstom also leads the implementation of the ERTMS[1] signalling system in Sweden, both onboard and along the tracks.

Alstom is the market leader in rail services, supporting customers over the entire asset lifecycle with the broadest portfolio of services solutions. Alstom’s FlexCare Perform maintenance services are tailored to customer needs and operational requirements, from technical support with spares to fully outsourced maintenance solutions. Alstom maintains over 35,500 vehicles worldwide, including over 2,450 locomotives and 270 powerheads, and is a trusted partner for servicing both Alstom and non-Alstom rail assets.        

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[1] European Rail Traffic Management System