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Alstom Wins 2024 Hydrogen Mobility Award at Canadian Hydrogen Convention

(IN BRIEF) Alstom was honored with the 2024 Hydrogen Mobility Award at the 2024 Canadian Hydrogen Convention Award gala for its groundbreaking achievement of commissioning the first hydrogen train in the Americas. The Coradia iLint, Alstom’s hydrogen-powered train, carried over … Read the full press release

Alstom’s Innovation Station in Stockholm Embarks on Groundbreaking Partnership with TiB

(IN BRIEF) Alstom’s Innovation Station in Stockholm has initiated a pioneering two-year collaboration with Tåg i Bergslagen (TiB), a train operator in Sweden’s Bergslagen area, focusing on advancing railway technology. This unique partnership aims to develop innovative solutions to enhance … Read the full press release

Alstom Expands Manufacturing for Renfe’s High-Capacity Commuter Trains

(IN BRIEF) Alstom’s industrial site in Catalonia welcomed Spanish Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Oscar Puente, and Renfe President, Raül Blanco, for a tour showcasing the innovative manufacturing process for the 201 new Coradia high-capacity commuter trains being produced … Read the full press release

Alstom’s C-Series Electric Train Marks a Historic Milestone in Western Australia’s Rail Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Alstom celebrates a significant milestone in Western Australia’s transportation sector with the delivery of the first Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) C-Series train into passenger service. This achievement follows the award of a substantial contract in 2019 for the … Read the full press release

Alstom Commences Production of 52 Modern Metropolis Trainsets for Delhi Metro Phase IV

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has initiated the production of 52 state-of-the-art Metropolis trainsets for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Phase IV, following a €312 million contract awarded in 2022. These trains, comprising six cars each, will serve three different lines, … Read the full press release

Alstom Delivers First Indigenously Manufactured Metro Train for Meerut Metro Project

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility, has successfully delivered the first indigenously manufactured trainset for the Meerut Metro project, marking a significant milestone in India’s modernization of intra and intercity rail travel. The train, manufactured at Alstom’s … Read the full press release

Alstom Appoints Dalya Al Muthanna as CEO for Gulf Region, Focusing on Sustainable Mobility Growth

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has named Dalya Al Muthanna as the new Managing Director & CEO for the Gulf region, covering the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Dalya brings a wealth of experience, having served as President at … Read the full press release

Alstom Secures Major Contract to Implement NExTEO Signalling System in Paris

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility, has secured a significant contract valued at nearly 300 million euros to implement the NExTEO signalling system on the RER¹ B and RER D lines in the Île-de-France region. This contract … Read the full press release

Alstom Collaborates with Helwan University’s Faculty of Fine Arts to Envision Egypt’s Future Mobility Through Art

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions, is partnering with the Faculty of Fine Arts at Helwan University as part of its participation in the TransMEA Expo. This innovative collaboration merges artistry and public engagement to imagine … Read the full press release

Hydrogen Revolution: Saudi Arabia Debuts Alstom’s Eco-Friendly Passenger Train in Riyadh

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking initiative, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and global mobility leader Alstom are set to operate and demonstrate the world’s first passenger hydrogen-powered train, the Coradia iLint, in Riyadh during October. This pioneering event marks the introduction … Read the full press release

Alstom Delivers First Trainset Ahead of Schedule for Bhopal–Indore Metro Project, Strengthening India’s Sustainable Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has delivered the first trainset for the Bhopal–Indore metro project to Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) in record time, just fourteen and a half months after receiving the Notice To Proceed. The trainset will be … Read the full press release

Alstom Inaugurates Advanced Bogie Centre in Kazakhstan to Enhance Railway Vehicle Lifecycle Support

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has inaugurated its first bogie centre in Astana, Kazakhstan. The centre will produce and maintain bogies for various railway vehicles throughout their lifecycle. Alstom invested over €15 million in … Read the full press release

Alstom Unveils Breakthrough Battery-Powered Train for Green Mobility Revolution in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility, has unveiled a new battery-powered train developed by the company in collaboration with the Central Saxony transport authority, Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS), in Chemnitz, Germany. This innovation represents a significant step towards … Read the full press release

Alstom and Schneider Electric Enter Solar Power Purchase Agreement to Drive Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Alstom and Schneider Electric have announced a significant Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) focused on solar development in Spain. The PPA involves a 160 GWh/year solar farm project, which will cover around 80% of Alstom’s electricity consumption in Europe. … Read the full press release

Alstom’s Economic Impact in UK and Ireland Exceeds £1 Billion, Spearheading Sustainable Rail Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, releases its 2023 Economic Impact Report, revealing its significant contribution to the UK and Ireland. With roots tracing back to the world’s first locomotive works in Newcastle, Alstom has … Read the full press release

Alstom Delivers First Art-Inspired Train for Mexico’s Tren Maya Project, Promoting Smart and Sustainable Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has delivered the first train of the Tren Maya project to the Federal Government and FONATUR. The train cars, known as Xiinbal, showcase Mexico’s art culture with vibrant colors … Read the full press release

Alstom to Perform Comprehensive Maintenance on Twindexx Coaches for Koleje Mazowieckie in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Global mobility leader Alstom has secured a contract with Koleje Mazowieckie, a regional rail operator in Poland, to perform P5 maintenance on 37 Twindexx double-deck coaches. The project, scheduled between 2023 and 2025, will adhere to the IRIS … Read the full press release

Alstom Appoints Laurent Bazin to Lead Electric Locomotives Assembly Plant in Kazakhstan

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Laurent Bazin as the General Director for EKZ (Electric Locomotives Assembly Plant) in Astana, Kazakhstan. With extensive experience in supply chain and procurement roles, Laurent has contributed significantly to Alstom over the years. In his … Read the full press release

Alstom Unveils First of 106 New Trainsets for Singapore’s MRT System Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has unveiled the first of 106 new trainsets for Singapore’s MRT system upgrade. The trains, part of a major renewal program, will replace older trains that have been in service for nearly 30 years. Manufactured in China … Read the full press release

Alstom Secures €667 Million Contract to Deliver Customized Streetcars for SEPTA in Philadelphia

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a leading provider of sustainable mobility solutions, has secured a contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to deliver 130 fully customized low-floor electric streetcars. The contract is valued at over €667 million ($718.2 million) and … Read the full press release