The DT6 project marks another important step for MCG Transportation. The scope includes the development and production of flooring systems for a new generation of metro trains that Alstom is manufacturing, with demanding requirements for weight reduction, energy efficiency and sustainability.

To address this challenge, MCG is developing an innovative technical solution that replaces the outer layers traditionally made of aluminium with composite-based materials. This approach significantly reduces overall weight while maintaining – and, in some cases, enhancing – the resistance, durability, and performance required in railway applications.

This advancement in flooring technology positions composite materials as an increasingly relevant solution for high-performance industrial applications.

Beyond the railway sector, this solution also opens opportunities in adjacent markets such as buses, motorhomes, and other public transport systems, where weight reduction and material efficiency are key competitive factors.

A project on a European scale

The project involves the production of 374 flooring systems for a new metro platform that Alstom is manufacturing for the German operator Hamburger Hochbahn AG.

Production is scheduled to start in 2026, with first deliveries planned for 2028 and commercial operation expected in 2029.

Engineering, materials and industrialisation

This project reinforces MCG Transportation’s ability to address complex technical challenges by combining product engineering, composite expertise and robust industrial processes.

More than a single project, it reflects MCG’s capability to develop efficient, scalable solutions ready for the future of mobility.