March 7, 2024 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, and SL have concluded an agreement for an option of 20 additional Movia C30 metro trains on the existing contract. The first agreement, signed in 2013, included an order for 96 metro trains with an option for an additional 80. The contract has been extended, and Alstom will supply a total of 116 metro trains or 464 cars, which operate on the Stockholm metro system.
The C30 metro trains currently run on the red line in the Stockholm metro system, gradually replacing the older C20 trains on the line. These new trains are part of a modernisation and capacity increase to enable SL to transport over one million passengers daily. The C30 metro train is now approved to operate on both the blue and green lines in preparation for future options.
The carriages, renowned for their robust regional design, were put into service in 2019. Manufactured in Germany, the design is described as “straightforward and Scandinavian,” featuring many delightful design touches. For instance, ventilation holes under the windows incorporate playful elements such as the computer game character Pacman, crowns, hearts, and play symbols, offering charming details for commuters on the go.