Vingroup and Alstom have signed a rolling stock contract and a Technology License Agreement (TLA) that will see Alstom supply 200 Metropolis trainsets for Hanoi's urban rail projects and transfer technology for local manufacturing and assembly in Vietnam. The agreement, announced via Media OutReach Newswire, marks a significant step in modernizing Vietnam's rail industry and expanding Hanoi's metro network.
Under the contract, all trains designed and manufactured by Alstom for Hanoi's urban rail lines will be new-generation five-car trainsets. These trains feature aluminium car bodies that reduce axle load, saving energy and reducing track wear. The wide-body design maximizes interior space and increases passenger capacity. The trains will operate fully automated and driverless at GoA4, the highest grade of automation. A modern braking system combines regenerative and disc brakes, ensuring safety while recovering energy during braking.
The first 83 trainsets will be designed and manufactured at Alstom's Valenciennes Petite-Forêt site in France, one of Alstom's centres of expertise for metros. In addition to supplying these complete trainsets, Alstom will provide technology, engineering expertise, tooling support and key components, enabling Vingroup to develop local capabilities to manufacture and assemble the next 117 trainsets in Vietnam.
This partnership lays an important foundation for strengthening Vietnam's self-reliance and modernizing its rail industry ecosystem. It also opens opportunities to establish a long-term industrial partnership and progressively expand Vietnam's participation in the global value chain.
Mr. Martin Sion, Alstom CEO, said: "This agreement is a major milestone for Alstom in one of the fastest-growing mobility markets in the world. By combining Alstom's global expertise with VINGROUP's industrial strength and long-term vision, we are creating a unique partnership that supports both the expansion of Hanoi's metro network and the development of local rail capabilities. This agreement also demonstrates the strength of French rail technology and reinforces Alstom's position as a trusted partner for major mobility projects across the region."
Mr. Nguyen Viet Quang, Vice Chairman and CEO of Vingroup, said: "High-speed rail, urban rail, bridges, ports, logistics and other next-generation transport infrastructure are among the key areas under Vingroup's Infrastructure pillar. Our strategy is to connect world-class international resources, technologies and expertise with the strong execution capabilities of Vingroup's ecosystem, enabling us to contribute to the development of infrastructure platforms with long-term significance for Hanoi and Vietnam."
Vingroup is the general contractor for Hanoi's metro projects through its subsidiary Vinhomes. The partnership with Alstom aims to provide rolling stock for Hanoi's urban rail projects while progressively developing local capabilities, enabling Vingroup to contribute over the long term to the development of the city's urban rail network. Vinhomes, Vietnam's leading real estate brand, is pioneering large-scale urban developments and continues to focus on new-generation mega and super-scale urban developments. More information is available at https://vinhomes.vn/vi.
Under Hanoi's Capital Master Plan with a 2045 vision, the city's urban rail network is planned to reach 979 kilometres, comprising 18 lines and serving as the backbone of the city's public transport system. With a total planned length of nearly 1,000 kilometres, the network would also represent one of the largest urban rail development programmes in Southeast Asia, helping reduce traffic congestion, mitigate environmental pollution and improve the quality of life for Hanoi's residents.
Alstom is a global leader in rail technology, with 87,800 people in 61 countries and revenues of €19.2 billion for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2026. For more information, visit www.alstom.com. Vingroup, established in 1993, is one of the leading diversified private economic groups in the region, operating across six core sectors: Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture and Social Enterprises. For more information, visit www.vingroup.net/en.
