Alstom has secured a €1.03 billion contract with Comboios de Portugal (CP), Portugal’s national state-owned railway company, to supply 153 Adessia Stream trains, marking the largest train procurement ever undertaken in Portugal. The agreement supports the modernization of the country’s rail fleet while expanding passenger capacity on major transport corridors. As part of the initiative, Alstom will also establish a manufacturing facility in Portugal, reinforcing the country’s industrial capabilities and supporting the long-term development of the rail sector. The contract forms a central element of CP’s strategy to improve reliability, accessibility, and service quality for rail passengers across the national network.
The original contract, signed in October 2025, covered 117 Adessia Stream trains. It has since been expanded to include 36 additional units, while the delivery timetable has been accelerated to meet increasing passenger demand and replace aging rolling stock. The first trains from the programme are scheduled to begin operations in 2029. Alongside the train order, Alstom’s commitment to establishing a manufacturing facility in Portugal represents a significant industrial component of the project, aimed at strengthening domestic production capacity while supporting employment and technical expertise in the country’s railway industry.
The new fleet will include 98 commuter trains designed to enhance suburban transport connections in the Lisbon, Porto and Cascais regions. A further 55 trains will be deployed on regional routes, bringing improvements in comfort, reliability, and onboard connectivity for passengers across Portugal. The trains have been developed specifically for the Portuguese rail network and are intended to provide a modern travel experience for both daily commuters and longer-distance regional travelers. Each three-car train will accommodate up to 450 passengers and is based on the proven reliability of Alstom’s Adessia single-deck commuter range, designed to connect urban, suburban and regional transport systems.
To support the programme, Alstom will construct a new manufacturing facility in Matosinhos, located in the Porto region. The site will cover more than 20,000 square metres and will incorporate advanced production technologies. Construction will be carried out in collaboration with Portuguese civil works company DST. Once operational, the manufacturing facility in Portugal is expected to create close to 300 direct jobs while supporting the delivery of the train contract and the development of specialised skills within the rail sector.
The trains are designed to meet high standards of sustainability, accessibility and passenger comfort, incorporating features such as step-free access, a level floor throughout the trainset, Wi-Fi connectivity, and dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and bicycles. Accessibility considerations played a key role during development, with input from organisations including Accessible Portugal to ensure the trains meet local requirements. Built according to eco-design principles, the trainsets also prioritise environmental sustainability across their entire lifecycle, from material selection and energy use to a recyclability rate exceeding 95%.
