Railway technologies giant Alstom and Norway's national train company Norse tog, has taken an important step towards modernising passenger transport in Norway. The first for the Nordics regional train Coradia Stream The train was introduced to the public at a special event held before the testing processes. This launch, which took place at Bane NOR's Grorud depot, was attended by high-level officials such as Norwegian Transport Minister Jon-Ivar Nygård and French Ambassador to Norway Florence Robine.
Emphasis on Advanced Technology and Sustainability
“Coradia Stream for Northern Europe is the result of our ongoing commitment to innovative and sustainable mobility. We are proud to offer modern, state-of-the-art trains that will serve Norwegian passengers for decades to come,” said Jörg Nikutta, Alstom’s General Manager for Denmark, Norway and Iceland, at the launch. This statement shows that these trains, which Alstom has designed specifically for Norway, have been developed to adapt to the challenging geographical and climatic conditions of the region.
Comprehensive Testing Process Begins
The testing process, the most important phase before the new trains enter service, will now continue in Norway after extensive tests were completed in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. Especially during this winter period, the trains will be undergoing rigorous testing in mountainous areas to ensure optimum performance under extreme Norwegian conditions This rigorous testing process aims to ensure that trains carry passengers safely, efficiently and comfortably.
Norske tog CEO Emphasizes Passenger Experience
Norske tog CEO Øystein Risan emphasised the benefits the new trains will bring to passengers in Norway’s Greater Oslo Area: “With these trains, we are taking an important step towards a more modern train service for passengers in the Greater Oslo Area. They will offer passengers more capacity and better comfort.”
This project marks an important milestone in the framework agreement signed between Alstom and Norske tog at the end of 2021. Under the agreement, Norske tog: has ordered 200 Coradia trains for suburban and regional operations, with the goal of purchasing a total of 45 new trains. This supply is the first in Norwegian history largest train supply agreement and will replace the old train sets in Eastern Norway.
Modern Design Adapted to Norwegian Conditions
Formerly known as Coradia Nordic, Coradia Stream regional train specially designed for Scandinavia, Specially adapted to the Norwegian terrain and climate. These high-tech, modern train sets, each consisting of six carriages, provide passengers with A comfortable and efficient journey, including in-car internet access will provide.
Trains for suburban services 160 km / h and for intercity trips Maximum speed up to 200 km/h It is designed to have. Also A lifespan of 40 years These trains, planned to have low-floor entrances for better accessibility, are built on a modular platform, allowing operators to customise interiors and features according to operational needs.
Accessible Trains for All
Norske tog CEO Øystein Risan on the development of the new trains a key focus on accessibility “Making trains accessible to everyone has been a key focus in the development of the new trains. They will provide a much more user-friendly and accessible service, particularly for wheelchair users and those travelling with pushchairs or bicycles.”
On new trains special wheelchair spaces and universally designed toilets There are also large flexible areas designed to make it easier to bring baby strollers and bicycles on board.
Norske tog AS is a state-owned company within the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and is responsible for procuring, owning and managing rolling stock for passenger rail transport in Norway. These new generation trains aim to modernise Norway’s rail network and significantly improve the passenger experience.
