Alstom, worldwide leader in clever lasting movement remedies, has been granted a EUR 538 m (NZD$ 1, 065 m) agreement by the Greater Wellington Regional Council for the design, manufacture and supply of 18 Adessia Stream B battery-electric several device (BEMU) 5 -auto trains and 35 -years of FlexCare Perform fleet maintenance. They will certainly be the first BEMU commuter trains running in New Zealand. The trains will certainly make it possible for emission totally free operations on non-electrified segments of the Wellington rail network, on the Wairarapa and Manawatu lines.
Manufactured at Alstom’s Savli manufacturing center in India, the fleet will certainly replace the current diesel locomotive-hauled trains due for retirement in 2028 and 2029 Alstom will run an upkeep center purpose-built by the Greater Wellington Regional Council in Masterton, geared up with the latest technologies for fleet maintenance and battery maintenance to make certain the greatest schedule and dependability.
“We’re grateful for the chance to companion with the New Zealand government, via Ministry of Transport, New Zealand Transport Company, Greater Wellington and Horizon’s Regional Councils, alongside Transdev and KiwiRail, to bring Alstom trains and maintenance know-how to New Zealand for the first time. As the world’s largest end-to-end rail provider, with exceptional distribution experience, this task will open a greener transportation alternative for the people of Wellington. We are dedicated to delivering an environmentally friendly, contemporary and comprehensive comfortable trip for every single traveler,” stated Pascal Dupond, Taking Care Of Director of Alstom Australia and New Zealand.
Ling Fang, Area Head of state Asia-Pacific included, “This success is a clear testimony to Alstom’s commitment to progressing sustainable wheelchair and empowering our clients as they shift to eco-friendly technologies. The contract will see us bringing our zero-emissions rail innovation to the Asia-Pacific area for the first time and I look forward to even better development and collaboration in the region, as we continue sustaining our clients in constructing a cleaner, a lot more lasting future.”
A video revealing the new 5 -cars and truck trains can be found here:
Comfort-centric traveler trains named Tūhono
Bring a maximum of 475 passengers per train and operating at quicken to 120 kph, the trains are based on Alstom’s globally tested Adessia traveler trains system and will be adapted to meet the distinctive requirements of Wellington’s operating setting. A comfort-centric traveler experience will go to the heart of the brand-new trains geared up with wheelchair, bike, luggage and pram features onboard with commode, vending equipment and water dispenser centers.
Named ‘Tūhono’, implying “to attach” or “to join,” the train livery will certainly feature Te ao Māori and social elements pertinent to Aotearoa New Zealand. These layouts will certainly be led by Māori layout firm Indigenous Layout and Advancement, guaranteeing deep cultural resonance and a long-term community legacy. The train style will certainly also be informed by regional area involvements.
Cutting edge upkeep and operation solutions
A variety of Alstom innovations will be released to New Zealand for the very first time to support the maintenance and procedure of the new trains. This consists of advanced HealthHub condition-based and predictive upkeep technologies and a connected vehicle driver consultatory system. The trains will certainly operate with intelligent train control with the onboard battery enabling emission complimentary operation via areas of the 9 kilometres Remutaka Tunnel, a vital network passage.
Concerning Alstom Adessia trains
Alstom’s success in battery-electric several device technology continues to get energy, with 60 trains sold for commuter and local networks because 2020 This latest contract improves previous orders, consisting of 11 BEMU trains for VMS in Germany and 31 for Irish Imprison Ireland. Alstom has actually also played a leading duty in modernising existing fleets with battery-electric modern technology, converting diesel-electric and electrical trains right into BEMUs.
We reported here on Alstom’s pre-production BEMU train, which was evaluated in Germany in 2022
12 09 2025