Alstom has contracted Knorr-Bremse to equip the new generation of Adessia Stream suburban trains for public transport operators Rhine-Ruhr and go.Rheinland.
Under the contract, Knorr-Bremse will supply braking and air conditioning systems for up to 90 trains, with lengths of 150 and 170 meters, as well as automatic front couplings, ordered by Alstom for the first time.
The contract, which Knorr-Bremse will receive at the end of 2025, is worth “tens of millions of EUR,” the company said.
With AutoLink automatic front couplings and RescueLink coupling adapters, Knorr-Bremse is supplying coupling technology to Alstom for the first time. Manufactured at the technology center in Budapest, these systems enable fast and secure connections and contribute to high operational efficiency, ease of maintenance, and increased availability of the Adessia Stream suburban train fleet, which are essential factors in the context of growing passenger numbers.
At the same time, high-performance, quiet and maintenance-optimized braking systems, equipped with the world’s most widely used braking control system, CubeControl, ensure safe and stable operation. The latest version of the AirSupply Smart air treatment system provides compressed air on demand and reduces noise emissions, while compact brake calipers, magnetic rail brakes, and sanding systems enhance precision and performance.
In 2024, the two public transport authorities signed a EUR 4 billion contract with Alstom for the delivery of 90 Adessia Stream suburban trains that will operate the Cologne S-Bahn network. The contract, which also includes the provision of maintenance services for the new train fleet for a period of 34 years, represents the largest train order ever obtained by Alstom in Germany.
To purchase these trains, the two authorities obtained loans from several financial institutions: the European Investment Bank, with EUR 1 billion, KfW IPEX-Bank, with EUR 400 million, and NRW. Bank with EUR 350 million, as part of the local passenger rail transport modernization project.
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