After four years of design and manufacturingthe TGV Malso says "TGV of the futureOn Thursday, Alstom unveiled its new, sleeker and more aerodynamic train for its first official outing. A curtain-raiser organised by the SNCF and Alstom at the industrial manufacturer's test centre in Paris. La Rochelle. " Le TGV M is not just a new-generation TGV, it's also a priority project for the SNCF "underlined Christophe Fanichetthe CEO of SNCF Voyageurs, who intends to double the proportion of rail journeys in France by 2030. The TGV M is a strategic asset for tomorrow. It should enable SNCF to stay one step ahead of other modes of transport and competing rail companies in France and abroad. ".
M for mobility, modernity, control, modularity...
More capacity with 740 places compared with 634 todayThis represents growth of around 20%the company's first aim is to anticipate forecast traffic growth. The TGV M will therefore be more modular with 7, 8 or 9 cars (i.e. one more than at present) and the possibility of easily convert 1st class seats into 2nd class seats. This will meet the demand from leisure customers during the major holiday periods. With the option of whether or not to have a bar in the train (redesigned, it is advertised as " revolutionary "It will also provide space for bicycles and fully independent access for people with reduced mobility. " The TGV M will have 20% of additional surface area, which passengers, the business customers in particular, will be able to really appreciate. This will make it possible to deliver an unrivalled service in terms of catering, welcome and comfort by Business Première "assures Alain Krakovitch Director of TGV-Intercités. Wifi will also be improved. "The connectivity will be improved with a specific antenna for 5G "he adds.
The decisive advantage of this TGV is that it is boosted by new technologies and promises to be more environmentally friendly than its predecessors. ecological and more economic with a 20% reduction in electricity consumption - a major challenge in the current economic climate - and reduced maintenance costs. " Its carbon footprint will be much better, with a 32% reduction in CO2 emissions. "says Alain Krakovitch. These are arguments that should strike a chord with businesses.
First trains on the Paris-Lyon-Marseille route expected by the end of 2024
This is a major investment for SNCFamounting to 3.5 billion euros for 115 train sets. The timetable is now clear, Alstom to begin speed tests on the trainset in the near future. Czech Republic before its approval in 2023the interior fittings, the choice of the livery and a commissioning end 2024. Twelve trainsets a year will be delivered until 2032 or even 2040, with SNCF able to exercise purchase options on 85 additional trains. The first trains will be put into service on the South-East route, the recent additional order for 15 units being used for SNCF's international services, primarily on the Paris-Lyon-Milan route.
