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Alstom Strengthens Rail Capabilities in Africa, Middle East, and Central Asia with New Industrial Center in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has strengthened its rail capabilities in Türkiye by acquiring Duray Ulasim Sistemleri in Bursa and establishing an Advanced Industrial Center. The new facility, which employs over 200 people, will produce critical rail components and support Alstom’s global … Read the full press release

Alstom Secures Landmark €4 Billion Contract to Supply and Maintain 90 Adessia Stream Trains for S-Bahn Cologne Network

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a €4 billion contract to supply and maintain 90 Adessia Stream trains for Germany’s S-Bahn Cologne network. This contract includes a 34-year maintenance agreement and is Alstom’s largest order in Germany. The innovative and accessible … Read the full press release

Alstom to Revolutionize Bengaluru Metro with Advanced CBTC Signalling System

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart mobility solutions, has secured a significant contract with Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) for Phase 2 expansion. Valued at 96.2 million euros, the contract includes implementing a fully automated CBTC signalling system … Read the full press release

Alstom Revamps c2c’s Class 357 Fleet with £8.8 Million Refurbishment Contract

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in sustainable mobility, has clinched an £8.8 million contract with c2c, a passenger operator, for the refurbishment of its Class 357 Electrostar fleet. The contract entails the repair and repaint of 74 four-car units, … Read the full press release

Josée Ouellet Named Grand Ambassador of Université de Sherbrooke by Alstom

(IN BRIEF) Josée Ouellet, Vice President of Services for Alstom in North America, has been appointed as the Grand Ambassador of Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec, Canada. This prestigious recognition from the university acknowledges Ouellet’s exceptional career achievements and contributions … Read the full press release

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