Alstom outlines Gautrain modernisation role in new concession

Alstom has confirmed its role in the Gauteng Provincial Government’s new Gautrain concession, following the award of the contract to the Sihamba Sonke Mobility (SSM) Consortium. As a shareholder and strategic industrial partner of SSM, Alstom will contribute to the modernisation and long‑term performance of the Gautrain system. The company’s scope, valued at 800 million EUR over the 15‑year concession period, will employ its integrated portfolio, including Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) activities, to deliver a comprehensive rail system modernisation and refurbishment programme.

Key deliverables under the contract include the production of eight new trains at Alstom’s Ubunye facility in Gauteng, a new signalling system, communications upgrades, refurbishment and modernisation of the existing fleet, and long‑term rail maintenance services. These measures are intended to increase system capacity and train frequency, enhance the passenger experience, and secure the long‑term performance of the Gautrain network. The programme also aims to strengthen Alstom’s industrial footprint in South Africa, with all new trains manufactured locally to support skill development, local industrial growth, and the expansion of the South African rail supply chain.

For commuters across Gauteng, the next phase of the Gautrain project promises seamless and more reliable mobility, with more frequent train service and smoother connections across the network. Alstom and its consortium partners have expressed a commitment to delivering a better travel experience for South Africans.