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Avelia Horizon

June 1, 2026 | Fleet

TGV M authorised to operate in France

SNCF’s new high-speed fleet is expected to enter service in early September.

April 24, 2026 | High-speed

Velvet unveils first completed high-speed train

French new entrant due to launch in 2028 with 12 Alstom Avelia Horizon trains.

January 19, 2026 | Fleet

SNCF orders more TGV M high-speed trains

Latest option takes the total number of trains on order from Alstom for SNCF and Eurostar to 160.

December 11, 2025 | High-speed

Authorisation process starts for TGV M

French National Railways (SNCF) hopes to introduce the first of its new high-speed trains in July 2026.

October 22, 2025 | High-speed

Eurostar orders new double-deck fleet from Alstom

Firm order for 30 Avelia Horizon trains under SNCF Passenger framework.

July 2, 2025 | High-speed

Proxima becomes Velvet

French high-speed new entrant unveils rebranding as first trains are under construction at Alstom.

April 7, 2025 | Fleet

Alstom invests in high-speed train production

Production capacity increased in France to meet demand for Avelia Horizon platform.

November 22, 2022 | High-speed

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.

August 19, 2022 | High-speed

SNCF orders more Avelia Horizon high-speed trains from Alstom

Option for 15 trains is worth €590m.

July 21, 2020 | Fleet

Alstom starts production of 100 Avelia Horizon trains for SNCF

ALSTOM has started manufacturing bodyshells for its new Avelia Horizon 350km/h double-deck trains for French National Railways (SNCF) at its La Rochelle plant.

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