Awarded the Red Dot Design 2025 for the design of Avelia Stream Nordic X80 by our firm.
The Avelia Stream Nordic X80, a new high-speed train by Alstom, has been honoured with the prestigious Red Dot Award 2025 for its innovative design, safety, accessibility, and sustainability. This train is specifically designed to meet the demands of sustainable and accessible rail transport in Northern Europe, and it is part of a contract delivering 45 units to Västtrafik in Sweden [1].
The Avelia Stream Nordic X80 is equipped with a range of features that make it an ideal choice for passengers, particularly those with reduced mobility and families with strollers. The train boasts extra-wide doors for easy access, as well as multifunctional areas for bicycles, strollers, and wheelchairs. The flexible layouts for seats, bikes, and luggage contribute to an inclusive travel experience [1].
The train's design is not just user-friendly, but also robust, withstanding temperatures from -40 to +35 °C, making it suitable for the harsh Scandinavian weather conditions. It is also capable of running through 80 cm of snow [1].
Alstom's commitment to sustainability is evident in the Avelia Stream Nordic X80's lightweight construction and efficient traction system, which reduce energy consumption. Additionally, braking energy on the train is recovered through an electrodynamic system [1].
The train's passenger interior blends quiet zones with social spaces, tailored for work and relaxation. The driver's cab offers excellent visibility and automatic climate control. The train is also equipped with the European ERTMS signalling system, ensuring safe and efficient operation [1].
All materials used in the Avelia Stream Nordic X80 comply with high environmental standards under REACH and rail sector regulations, demonstrating Alstom's commitment to sustainability [1]. This commitment is further highlighted by the train's energy-efficient systems, including regenerative braking and a low-drag aerodynamic profile [1].
In summary, the Avelia Stream Nordic X80 is a testament to Alstom's leadership in smart and sustainable mobility. Its innovative design, coupled with its safety features and commitment to accessibility, make it an ideal solution for the demands of rail transport in Northern Europe. The Red Dot Award 2025 ceremony held on 8 July in Essen, Germany, recognised these achievements, further cementing the Avelia Stream Nordic X80's position as a leading train in the industry.
[1] Alstom Press Release, "Avelia Stream Nordic X80 wins Red Dot Award 2025", 8 July 2025. Accessed 10 July 2025. https://www.alstom.com/press-releases/avelia-stream-nordic-x80-wins-red-dot-award-2025
The Avelia Stream Nordic X80, a recipient of the Red Dot Award 2025, showcases smart features that cater to passengers with reduced mobility and families, incorporating extra-wide doors, multifunctional areas for bicycles, strollers, and wheelchairs, as well as flexible seating layouts [1].
Alstom's dedication to sustainability can be observed in the Avelia Stream Nordic X80's lightweight construction and efficient traction system, which contributes to reduced energy consumption, and its energy-efficient systems like regenerative braking [1].
The train's innovative design, user-friendly layout, robustness, and commitment to accessibility align it with the demands of sustainable and accessible rail transport in Northern Europe, positioning it as an ideal solution within the transportation industry [1].
The train's financing comes as part of a contract, with Västtrafik in Sweden receiving 45 units of the Avelia Stream Nordic X80, further underscoring the importance of smart and sustainable mobility solutions in the finance sector.
