Alstom’s Mälartåg Rail Maintenance: Stockholm-Mälar Region

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Introduction

Alstom has secured a comprehensive maintenance contract for 62 Mälartåg commuter trains, with operations commencing in December 2026. The contract, awarded for up to ten years, will see Alstom providing maintenance services at multiple locations, including Eskilstuna, Tillberga, Stockholm, and Västerås.

Contract Details

Alstom will begin preparations shortly for the maintenance contract awarded for the 62 Mälartåg commuter trains. The takeover of operations is scheduled for December 2026. The contract awarded to Alstom is for up to ten years, providing long-term stability for the region’s rail traffic.

Maintenance Operations

Maintenance activities will take place at Mälartåg’s workshops in Eskilstuna, Tillberga, and Stockholm, in addition to Alstom’s facility in Västerås. Alstom will utilize its established maintenance processes, which received high marks during the tender evaluation. Alstom and VR received the top rating for maintenance and asset management.

Leveraging Technology

Alstom will utilize its Maintenance Performance Centre (MPC) to enhance collaboration and improve maintenance execution. The MPC develops specialized expertise and advanced maintenance competence deployed across the Nordics to serve several fleets.

Operational Context

In October, Mälardalstrafik awarded VR Sverige the operating contract for train services in the Stockholm-Mälar region, starting December 2026 and running until 2034. This contract includes an option of 1 + 1 year and covers five train lines serviced by Mälartåg commuter trains. Mälardalstrafik is jointly owned by the regions of Stockholm, Sörmland, Uppsala, Västmanland, Örebro County, and Östergötland. Mälartåg operates on five lines in the Stockholm-Mälar region and serves over 15 million passengers annually. The current vehicle fleet consists of 62 trains, with an additional 13 trains planned for service between 2028 and 2029.

Conclusion

Alstom will provide maintenance for 62 Mälartåg commuter trains, with operations commencing in December 2026. The maintenance will be carried out at Mälartåg’s workshops in Eskilstuna, Tillberga, and Stockholm, as well as at Alstom’s own purpose-built facility in Västerås. The contract runs for up to ten years.

Company Summary

Alstom: Awarded the maintenance contract for 62 Mälartåg commuter trains.

Mälartåg: The operator of commuter trains in the Stockholm-Mälar region. Mälartåg operates on five lines in the Stockholm-Mälar region and serves over 15 million passengers annually. The current vehicle fleet consists of 62 trains, with an additional 13 trains planned for service between 2028 and 2029.

VR Sverige: Awarded the operating contract for train services in the Stockholm-Mälar region, starting December 2026.

Mälardalstrafik: Awarded VR Sverige the operating contract for train services in the Stockholm-Mälar region. Mälardalstrafik is jointly owned by the regions of Stockholm, Sörmland, Uppsala, Västmanland, Örebro County, and Östergötland.

Technology

Maintenance Performance Centre (MPC): Alstom will leverage its Maintenance Performance Centre (MPC), which develops specialised expertise and advanced maintenance competence deployed across the Nordics to serve several fleets, enhancing collaboration and improving maintenance execution.

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