Alstom has unveiled the design of Coradia Stream single-deck trains for Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) and will be used between Barcelona and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, starting in 2026. They have been designed for the specific needs of this type of journey, with lots of space for luggage and wider corridors to facilitate accessibility.
They will also include the most advanced signalling solutions, as well as safety and passenger information systems to ensure the highest safety levels and best on-board experience.
The five-car Coradia Stream single-deck trains will feature 10 doors on each side – 20 in total, with 209 seats of which 202 fixed and 7 folding. The trains will accommodate a total of 656 passengers. In addition to audible signals for door operations, a lighting system – green for opening and red for closing – will assist hearing-impaired passengers in identifying these actions.
Each train will feature 20 four per car panoramic screens dedicated to displaying train information and nine panoramic screens for airport information, providing real-time data on flight departures and arrivals. Additionally, all cars will include multiple luggage storage spaces. For passengers on the platforms, the trains will be equipped with 12 exterior LED screens, of which two front screens, located at the top of each car, and 10 side screens.
The trains will be fully accessible, with no access steps from the platform and an automatic ramp at the doors near the reduced mobility area. Each train will include two reserved spaces for people with reduced mobility, adapted toilets, and two multifunctional spaces for bicycles, trolleys, etc. For the train’s design, which was done in collaboration with the ONCE Foundation, Alstom followed the universal design criteria, with the aim of offering the best travel experience for all FGC users, including those with reduced mobility.
The new Coradia Stream single-deck trains for FGC will be developed using an eco-design criterion including raw materials, traction systems, energy efficiency, and recycling at the end of their life. Ergonomic design, accessibility, low life-cycle costs and fleet reliability will contribute to making these trains an attractive and sustainable option for promoting public transportation, thereby significantly reducing road congestion and CO₂ emissions.
FGC awarded Alstom a EUR 177 million contract for the supply of 10 new Coradia Stream trains and their maintenance for 15 years. Trains are designed and manufactured at Alstom’s industrial centre in Barcelona. Alstom will also construct a new depot in Barcelona to support the fleet maintenance for 15 years.
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