Alstom was one of a consortium of train builders commissioned to build the first generation of Civia trains in 2002. In 2006 Alstom received an order for 40 third-generation trains, known as Civia III.

BFG, as part of its strategic supplier partnership with Alstom, provided interior panels and train front ends. All parts were manufactured using a hand lamination process at BFG’s facility in Bahrain. The front ends comply with NF F 16-101 fire safety regulations, and all interiors parts meet UNE 23-727 and F3 requirements, as per NF F 16-101 standards.