Latest Alstom News
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Alstom and Long Island Rail Road Partner to Explore Battery Traction
Alstom will work with Long Island Rail Road for an eight-month period to test the feasibility of battery-electric traction on its network.
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Alstom Wins APM Operations and Maintenance Contract in Houston
Alstom has won a contract to operate and maintain the Skyway automated people mover system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston.
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Alstom-led Consortium Completes Signalling Upgrade in Poland
A consortium comprising Alstom, Thales and Nokia has delivered an ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 signalling upgrade on the E65 railway in Poland.
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Alstom to Supply 20 Regional Trains to Italy
Ferrovienord (Italy) has ordered 20 Alstom Coradia Stream regional electric trains under a framework agreement signed in 2019.
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First Hydrogen Trains Ordered in France
Four French regions have placed their first order for dual mode electric-hydrogen trains from Alstom, via co-ordinating party SNCF Voyageurs…
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Alstom Obtains 5-Year Service Contract for Dubai Airport APM
Following its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in January, Alstom has obtained a five-year services contract for Dubai Airport's APM…
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Alstom Puts Samalut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line into Service
Alstom has installed and commissioned its electronic interlocking system on another section of the Beni Suef-Asyut line in Egypt.
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Alstom Acquires Helion Hydrogen Power and Flertex
Alstom has acquired Helion Hydrogen Power and Flertex to expand its expertise in the hydrogen and braking system markets respectively.
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Alstom to Deliver 234 Metro Cars for Mumbai
Following Alstom's acquisition of Bombardier Transportation, Alstom has won the contract to supply 234 metro cars for Mumbai's Line 4.
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Alstom Wins 1.4 Billion Euro Contract in Spain
Spain: Renfe has signed a contract with Alstom for 152 high-capacity X'Trapolis commuter trains worth in excess of 1.4 billion euros.
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Chicago Transport Operator Orders 200 Alstom Push-Pull Railcars
Metra, Chicago's rail operator, has ordered 200 push-pull railcars from Alstom. The board approved a procurement of 500 units in total.
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Alstom to Supply 34 Double-Decker Trains to Germany
Alstom will supply 34 Coradia Stream High-Capacity electric multiple units to Lower Saxony, Germany, to enter into service in December 2024.
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Alstom Completes Interlocking System in Turkey
Alstom has completed the installation of its interlocking system on 328km of the mainline railway between Eskisehir and Balikesir in Turkey.
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Dubai Route 2020 Metro Line Starts Carrying Passengers
The Route 2020 metro line in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has entered revenue service. It connects Jabal Ali Station with the World Expo site…
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Alstom Commissions Deirut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line in Egypt
Alstom has completed a further section of the 240km Beni Suef-Asyut railway line in Egypt. 100km of the line are now commissioned.
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Alstom to Equip 13 DB Cargo Freight Locomotives with ETCS
Alstom is to equip 13 DB Cargo locomotives, type EG3100, with its ETCS solution. They will operate in Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
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BREAKING: Alstom Completes Acquisition of Bombardier Transportation
On 29 January 2021 Alstom has completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation with a combined order backlog of 71.1 billion euros.
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Network Rail and Alstom Sign Electrification Equipment Contract
Network Rail and Alstom have signed a two-year framework contract for the supply of CLever cantilevers to electrify railway lines in the UK.
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Marseille and Alstom Reveal Future Metro Design
Marseille and Alstom have revealed the finalised metro design for the new rolling stock that will be deployed in the city from 2023.
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First High-Speed Train Arrives in Greece
The first of five high-speed trains, an Alstom Pendolino ETR470, has arrived in Greece. It will start carrying passengers in March 2021.
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Alstom Wins Signalling and Telecoms System Contract for Delhi-Meerut Line
Alstom has won the contract to provide the signalling, train control and telecommunications systems for the Delhi-Meerut railway line, India…
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Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Enter Service in Kaohsiung
Alstom's Citadis X05 trams have started carry passengers on the South Circular section of the Circular light rail line in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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Alstom Supplies Ground-Charging Technology to Turkish Tramway
Alstom has deployed its ground-charging technology for the Eminonu-Alibeykoy tramway in Istanbul, Turkey, 9km of which opened on 1 Jan 2021.
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Alstom Completes Test Run for Algeria Tramway Project
Alstom has completed the first test run for the Mostaganem tramway project in Algeria. The rolling stock for the 14km line is the Citadis.