The first trains are expected to run on the Dutch national network before the end of this year. A further 20 Coradia Stream ICNG trains, which will also be able to run in Belgium, have been ordered by NS.
According to Alstom, the Coradia Stream ICNG train is a step further towards sustainable mobility, which is one of Alstom’s main global objectives, as over 95% of its components are recyclable. The train is also equipped with a modern traction system that allows regenerative braking, where the motion of the train is harnessed to power the brakes, which can save as much as 35% of a train’s energy consumption, not to mention saving on wear-and-tear on train wheels.
Thanks to improved aero-acoustic design, the use of components with reduced noise emission and bogies with pneumatic suspension, the ICNG train also reduces inside and outside noise, which contributes to both environmental protection and improved passenger comfort.
“The Coradia Stream are successful because they offer highly reliable, energy efficient, safe, and comfortable transport for passengers. They also have an impressive availability rate of over 97% and are easy to maintain. We are proud that NS chose Alstom to help it transform rail transport across the Netherlands and have no doubt that our trains will make a significant difference for Dutch travelers,” said Bernard Belvaux, managing director of Alstom Benelux.
Alstom has also announced that its industrial center in Trápaga, Spain, will oversee supplying the propulsion system for the new Zefiro Express high-speed trains, which Alstom will supply to Sweden’s national operator SJ.
This project is part of the contract awarded to Alstom to supply 25 Zefiro Express electric high-speed trains, with an option of 15 additional trains. The value for the first firm order is around €650m and the first train is scheduled for delivery in 2026.