Alstom wins €800 million Gautrain concession in South Africa
Alstom was selected as a strategic partner in the Sihamba Sonke Mobility consortium to operate the Gautrain rail network under a new 15‑year concession. The contract, valued at €800 million, covers the delivery of eight new four‑car trains, signaling upgrades, communications improvements, refurbishment and long‑term maintenance. The work will be carried out from Alstom’s Ubunye plant in Gauteng and will expand the fleet from 24 to 32 trains.
Why it matters
Alstom expects the €800 million programme to generate long‑term revenue from manufacturing, signalling and maintenance services over the concession period. The expansion of the fleet and upgrade of infrastructure should boost passenger capacity on a key South African transport corridor.
Key facts
- 1The concession value is €800 million over 15 years. marketscreener.com
- 2Alstom will manufacture eight additional four‑car trains, raising the fleet to 32 units. businessday.co.za
- 3The work includes a new signalling system, communications upgrades, refurbishment and long‑term maintenance. businessday.co.za
- 4The consortium reached financial close on 28 September 2026 and runs from 2026 to 2041. businessday.co.za
- 5Alstom will produce the new trains at its Ubunye plant in Gauteng, South Africa. marketscreener.com
Summary written by AlphAI from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.