Alstom, headquartered in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, is a global leader in rail transport and sustainable mobility solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and services a comprehensive range of rolling stock, including high-speed trains, metros, trams, and locomotives. Beyond rolling stock, Alstom provides signaling systems, turnkey solutions, and digital mobility services, enhancing the efficiency and safety of rail operations worldwide. With operations in over 60 countries and a workforce exceeding 80,000 employees, Alstom is committed to innovation and sustainability, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of transportation and promote green mobility. The company's portfolio includes renowned products like the Avelia high-speed trains and Citadis trams, which are integral to urban transit systems globally.
Widnes, 22 July 2020 - Eversholt Rail and Alstom today announce a bold plan to fast-track the hydrogen train industry in the UK with a further £1 million (over €1 million) investment in British hydrogen trains, creating an entirely new class of train, the first-ever 600 series.
Alstom, in consortium with Indra and Constructora San Jose [1] , has signed a €53 million contract [2] with Spanish railway infrastructure authority Adif to supply and install the safety and security systems for twelve tunnels in the Pajares Bypass high speed connection.
Following the notification of the transaction to the European Commission on 11 June 2020, Alstom has taken a further step towards closing of its planned acquisition of Bombardier Transportation.
Alstom is taking a new step forward in the implementation of its AiM (Alstom in Motion) strategic plan in France with the acquisition of Ibre, a company specialised in the development, manufacture and supply of cast iron or steel brake discs for high-speed, intercity, regional and suburban trains, trams and metros. Alstom and Ibre already had a long working relationship on projects for SNCF.
RATP Dev, ComfortDelGro Transit, and Alstom today announced that they would form a consortium to submit tenders for the Grand Paris Express transport project. The three companies will create a joint venture* for that purpose, with RATP Dev as the majority shareholder.