Thursday, November 7, 2024 Alstom, a global leader in sustainable and intelligent mobility, introduced the design of its new Coradia Stream single-deck trains for Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) today at the “Tomorrow Mobility World Congress” in Barcelona. Crafted at Alstom’s Santa Perpètua de Mogoda facility near Barcelona, these trains are set to connect the city center with Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, beginning in 2026, marking a milestone in seamless airport transit. A Tailored Design for Efficient Airport Travel Specifically designed for high-demand airport routes, the Coradia Stream trains offer expansive luggage storage and wide corridors, enabling easier movement for passengers and accessibility for those with reduced mobility.
Featuring state-of-the-art passenger information systems and advanced signaling, the trains prioritize both safety and convenience, creating an enhanced travel experience. Each five-car train comes equipped with 20 doors—10 on each side—to streamline boarding and accommodate up to 656 passengers, including 209 seats. A unique lighting system, green for opening and red for closing, supports hearing-impaired passengers, along with 20 panoramic screens across the cars to display train and airport information in real time.
Commitment to Accessibility and Universal Design Designed with inclusivity at the forefront, Alstom collaborated with the ONCE Foundation to integrate features like level boarding, a.
