Germany takes on Alstom trains

German railway operator DB Regio has ordered 39 Coradia Lirex regional trains worth €150m from Alstom, which will be built at Alstom’s factory at
German railway operator DB Regio has placed two orders worth approximately €150m with Alstom for 39 Coradia Lirex regional trains.
The first order is for 12 Coradia Lirex trains that will operate on the
The Coradia Lirex trains, which have speeds of up to 160kph, can be customised in terms of length of coaches, number of doors and interior design, depending on individual requirements. Main features include adaptable multi-activity areas and lowered floor and gangways between the coaches.
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