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NewsNovember 16, 2020

Montreal Unveils first Alstom REM Car

The cars will form a single uninterrupted train for passengers, serving the mobility of Greater Montreal.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2020

Alstom Signs Definitive Agreement for Sale of Bombardier’s Transportation Business

Following positive progress on antitrust regulation process, the closing of the transaction is now expected for Q1 2021, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting to be held in October.

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NewsJuly 9, 2020

Alstom to Submit Commitments to Complete Acquisition of Bombardier Transportation

Closing of the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation remains on track for the first half of 2021.

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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 StaffFebruary 14, 2020

Amtrak to begin high-speed testing of first trainset for new Acela fleet

Train to travel from New York to Colorado ahead of 2021 launch.

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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 StaffJanuary 2, 2020

Keolis Inaugurates Final Section of Chinese Tram Network

The approximate 19-mile system now includes 46 stations serving residential areas, universities, and the Shanghai metro.

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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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