Alstom Highlights Vision for Urban Mobility at Rail Live! 2024 in Zaragoza

Alstom Highlights Vision for Urban Mobility at Rail Live! 2024 in Zaragoza

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will participate in Rail Live! 2024, Spain’s premier railway sector event, on November 26-27 in Zaragoza. The event, focusing on discussions about the future of rail, will feature Alstom experts addressing challenges in urban mobility, including digital transformation, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Highlights include opening remarks by Leopoldo Maestu, Alstom Spain’s Managing Director, and sessions on tram developments and metro signalling. With over 3,200 employees and a strong industrial and technological presence in Spain, Alstom remains a key player, manufacturing one in three trains operating in the country and driving innovations in sustainable rail transport.

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, 19-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Renowned for its leadership in smart and sustainable mobility, Alstom is set to participate prominently in Rail Live! 2024, Spain’s largest railway sector event, on 26th and 27th November in Zaragoza. The conference-style edition will bring together industry experts and innovators to discuss the future of rail, with Alstom playing a pivotal role in shaping the conversation around urban mobility.

This year, Alstom will spotlight the evolving needs of Spanish cities, emphasizing solutions driven by digital transformation, energy efficiency, sustainability, and urbanization. As part of the event’s opening ceremony, Leopoldo Maestu, Managing Director of Alstom in Spain, will address the sector’s most pressing challenges, including digital and industrial transformation, and the priorities of operators and passengers.

Alstom’s Key Sessions at Rail Live! 2024

• 26 November – 10:00 am:
  Inaugural session with Leopoldo Maestu, focusing on the current challenges of the railway industry.
• 26 November – 12:30 pm:
  Round table discussion on “The Future of Trams in Spain,” led by Inma Lebrón, Business Developer at Alstom Spain.
• 26 November – 4:00 pm:
  Presentation on “The Future of Signalling for Existing Metro Lines” by José Miguel Soler, Customer Director at Alstom Spain.

Alstom’s Footprint in Spain

With a robust presence in Spain, Alstom employs over 3,200 professionals across four industrial centres, four technology hubs, and more than 20 depots. The company plays a significant role in the nation’s mobility sector, manufacturing and innovating solutions that align with the industry’s growing demand for sustainable and efficient transportation.

Key facilities include an engineering and manufacturing site in Barcelona for a diverse range of trains, a propulsion systems factory in the Basque Country, and technology innovation centres in Madrid focused on railway safety, signalling, maintenance, and digital mobility solutions. Remarkably, one in three trains operating in Spain has been manufactured by Alstom.

A Glimpse into Alstom’s Legacy

Alstom’s commitment to Spain’s rail sector extends beyond its production capabilities. It is deeply involved in developing technologies that meet the growing challenges of urban mobility while fostering sustainability and efficiency.

As Rail Live! 2024 approaches, Alstom’s participation underscores its dedication to driving the evolution of urban and rail mobility in Spain and beyond.

Media Contact:

Tel: + 33 (0)1 57 06 90 00

SOURCE: Alstom