Developed at a cost of €340m, the Avelia Horizon will form the next generation of high-speed rolling stock in France. Robert Preston reports on how manufacturer Alstom has worked to reduce the total cost of ownership for operators while improving passenger comfort and environmental performance.
Alstom sets course for new Horizon
Developed at a cost of €340m, the Avelia Horizon will form the next generation of high-speed rolling stock in France. Robert Preston reports on how manufacturer Alstom has worked to reduce the total cost of ownership for operators while improving passenger comfort and environmental performance.
The first Avelia Horizon train is due to leave the Alstom plant in La Rochelle, France, this month. Photo: Alstom/Olivier Schindler
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