Virgin orders 12 Alstom Avelia Stream high-speed trains for cross-Channel service
صفقة مُبرمة – United Kingdom
Virgin Group signed with Alstom for 12 Avelia Stream 300 km/h trainsets plus 30 years of maintenance, to be built at Alstom's Savigliano plant in Italy, targeting London–Europe services from 2030.
| Lead type | Deal / award |
|---|---|
| Status | Deal signed – freight, inspection & finance needed |
| Product | High-speed trainsets (Avelia Stream) |
| Product group | Machinery, vehicles & equipment · HS 84, 87 |
| Quantity | 12 trainsets |
| Buyer | Virgin Group (Virgin Trains) |
| Supplier / seller | Alstom |
| Country | United Kingdom · Europe |
| Origin | Italy |
| Destination | United Kingdom / Channel Tunnel routes |
| Delivery / terms | Services targeted from 2030 |
| Published | 09 Oct 2026 |
| Source | Railway Gazette |
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