Alstom's €800 million scope sets out what the new Gautrain concession will deliver on the rail system: eight new trains built at Ubunye, a new signalling system, communications upgrades and refurbishment of the existing fleet, alongside long-term maintenance.
The next step is implementation, with Alstom saying further details will be communicated by the contracting authority and the consortium.
- Alstom's scope within the new Gautrain concession represents a cumulative contract value of €800 million over 15 years.
- The Gauteng Provincial Government and the Gautrain Management Agency named the Sihamba Sonke Mobility Consortium as the successful bidder for the next Gautrain concession.
- Alstom is a shareholder and strategic industrial partner in the consortium.
- Its scope includes eight new trains, a new signalling system, communications upgrades, refurbishment of the existing fleet and long-term maintenance.
- The new trains will be manufactured at Alstom's Ubunye facility in South Africa.
- Alstom will book the order in the second quarter of its 2026/27 financial year.
Alstom has welcomed the announcement by the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) naming the Sihamba Sonke Mobility (SSM) Consortium as the successful bidder for the next Gautrain concession. Alstom, as a shareholder and strategic industrial partner of the SSM concession, will play a major role in the modernisation and long-term performance of one of Africa's flagship mobility systems, building on its longstanding involvement in Gautrain.
Within the SSM concession, Alstom's scope, representing a cumulative contract value of €800 million over the 15-year concession period, brings together the strength of its integrated portfolio, including the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) activities for the rail system modernisation and refurbishment programme. This includes the delivery of eight new trains manufactured locally at Alstom's Ubunye facility, a new signalling system, communications upgrades, the refurbishment and modernisation of the existing fleet, together with long-term rail maintenance services. Together, these activities are designed to increase system capacity, increase train frequency, enhance the passenger experience and secure the long-term performance of the Gautrain network. The order will be booked in the second quarter of Alstom's fiscal year 2026/27.
Alstom brings a combination of operational expertise, innovation and continuity to the system. As the maintenance partner for the current concession, Alstom has supported Gautrain since its inception, contributing to one of the highest levels of reliability and availability achieved by a rail system in the region. Building on this track record, Alstom and its SSM partners will help deliver the next phase of the network's evolution while ensuring uninterrupted service for passengers.
"For thousands of commuters across Gauteng, this next phase of the Gautrain project represents seamless and more reliable mobility. Travellers will benefit from more frequent train service and smoother connections across the network. Together with our consortium partners, we are committed to delivering a better travel experience for South Africans," said Tristan le Masne, Alstom Southern Africa Managing Director.
The new concession marks an important milestone in the development of the Gautrain system and in the Province's ambition to deliver a more integrated, reliable and sustainable transport network. Alstom will work alongside its SSM partners and the GMA to implement the programme while ensuring seamless continuity for Gautrain passengers. Further details will be communicated in due course by the contracting authority and the consortium.
