Photo: HELLENIC TRAIN The approval process for Hellenic Train's new electric train fleet has begun on the Greek rail network, following the arrival of a Coradia Stream test train in the country. The move is part of the company's investment plan to renew and expand its train fleet.
The test train has been placed at the company's headquarters in Thessaloniki and will be used to conduct test runs as part of the model approval process. Tests under real operating conditions will be carried out until the end of May 2026, including compatibility with the power supply system, interaction with existing track infrastructure, and the functioning of technical systems.
The train, used for testing and inspection purposes only, does not include any internal or external passenger equipment. It is equipped with dedicated measurement systems in accordance with European and national legislation, and tests are conducted after qualified drivers are trained.
Photo: HELLENIC TRAINThe standardization procedure is part of the marketing approval process and is expected to be completed in December 2026, subject to approvals from the Greek Railway Regulatory Authority for Railways and the European Union Agency for Railways.
The test train is identical to the models that will join the company's fleet and includes the same technological and operational features as the new Coradia Stream trains. Alstom's Coradia family, of which the current model is the latest development, includes over 4,500 trains currently operating in Europe, Africa, and North America.
The standardization process is a central part of Hellenic Train's overall investment plan of €308 million, which aims to renew the fleet, strengthen the railway network, and modernize rail transport services in Greece.