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NewsJune 26, 2020

Alstom Obtains Certification of Latest ETCS Standard

Initially created to enable a standardized European cross-border rail traffic, the use of ETCS is set to safely increase speed, reliability, and capacity.

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Newsby StaffMarch 11, 2020

Alstom's hydrogen fuel-cell train undergoes testing in the Netherlands

The series of tests is being performed at night at up to about 87 miles per hour without passengers.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2020

Alstom to buy Bombardier Transportation for up to $6.7 billion

The agreement would create the world's No. 2 train manufacturer and better take on China's CCRC Corp.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2020

Alstom lands contract to overhaul British train fleet

Work will focus on onboard facilities, with passengers benefitting from more comfortable seating, improvements to the shop, and more. 

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2019

Alstom-Bombardier consortium lands French railcar order

The confirmed part of the contract covers the delivery of 44 trains for a sum of over $587 million, which may be supplemented by options exercised for a total of up to 410 trains.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Alstom testing hydrogen fuel-cell train in the Netherlands

The tests will be carried out on the track between Groningen and Leeuwarden at up to approximately 87 mph and will last about two weeks.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2019

Alstom to supply 42 Metropolis trains for Barcelona Metro

The contract, valued at over $285 million, includes the design, manufacturing and commissioning of the trains.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2019

Alstom to supply Avelia Euroduplex trains to Paris' SNCF

The 12 trains will enter service in 2021 and 2022 and replace older trains, some of which are over 30 years old.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2019

Alstom supplying core systems for China's driverless metro line

Nanjing Line 7 is a key metro line in Nanjing’s metro network, which includes 27 stations that connect the southwest to the northeast of the city.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2019

Alstom unveils new brand identity

The "Mobility by Nature" tagline is the result of an internal poll in which more than 2,500 employees made proposals for expressing Alstom’s vision.

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