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Paris, Île-de-France, France, 2025/10/23 - Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has been awarded a comprehensive maintenance contract for Mälartåg commuter trains - Malardalstrafik.se / Alstom.com. FR0010220475; ALO
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• Alstom has signed a significant contract with the operator VR for the maintenance of 62 trains.
• Operations will be carried out at in Eskilstuna and Västerås, among other depots, by Alstom teams with expertise in maintaining non-Alstom manufactured fleets.
• The contract strengthens Alstom’s presence in the Mälardalen region.
It marks an important milestone in delivering robust and efficient solutions for Swedish rail transport. The agreement covers the maintenance of the entire Mälartåg fleet consisting of a total of 62 trains for up to ten years, providing long-term stability for the region’s rail traffic. The takeover of operations will occur in December 2026. Yet, preparations will begin shortly to ensure a smooth start-up.
Maintenance will be carried out at Mälartåg’s workshops (malardalstrafik.se) in Eskilstuna, Tillberga, and Stockholm, as well as at Alstom’s own purpose-built facility in Västerås. Alstom will implement its proven maintenance processes, which received top scores in the tender evaluation where Alstom and VR received the top rating for maintenance and asset management.
Alstom will leverage its Maintenance Performance Centre (MPC), which develops specialised expertise and advanced maintenance competence deployed across the Nordics to serve several fleets, enhancing collaboration and improving maintenance execution.
“With the combination of Mälartåg’s state-of-the-art workshop in Eskilstuna and our own recently expanded facility in Västerås, we can offer the market strong and robust maintenance solutions for all types of rolling stock. We are very pleased with the trust placed in us by Mälartåg and, together with VR, we are confident in our ability to contribute to efficient and sustainable rail traffic in the region,” says Mikael Granberg, Rolling Stock Maintenance Director at Alstom Sweden.
“Our shared goal is for passengers to experience safe and punctual service. By combining our operational experience with Alstom’s maintenance expertise, we ensure high availability and quality in Mälardalen’s rail traffic,” says Haris Habul, Division Director for Trains at VR.
About Alstom Sweden and our services
Alstom is the largest supplier in the Swedish train market, with over a thousand trains delivered to the Swedish railways and several large maintenance contracts. Alstom is also leading the implementation of the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) signalling system in Sweden, both on board the vehicles and along the tracks.
Alstom’s services for rolling stock maintenance, FlexCare Perform, 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 and is a trusted partner for servicing both Alstom and non-Alstom rail assets.
ALSTOM™ and FlexCare Perform™ are protected trademarks of the Alstom Group.
About Alstom
Alstom (alstom.com) commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 86,000 people from 184 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. Listed in France, Alstom generated sales of €18.5 billion for the fiscal year ending on 31 March 2025.
Contacts Press: Johanna SVEDIN, Communications Director Nordics
T: +46(0)725 933 255 - E: johanna.svedin[.]alstomgroup.com.
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