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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJuly 1, 2021

Metra Invests in Cleanliness, Safety, & Sustainability in a Post-COVID World

Chicago-based commuter rail system Metra is an innovator in their market. Find out how they adapted to COVID-19, as well as how they are leading a transition to battery-powered locomotives, increasing safety and partnerships, and filling open positions in new ways.

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NewsJune 25, 2021

Biz Briefs: Alstom, ENC Contracts; Phoenix Motorcars Milestone; Affectiva Acquisition

Alstom and ENC secure technology and vehicle contracts, respectively, while Phoenix Motorcars hits an EV milestone and Smart Eye acquires Affectiva.

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NewsJune 4, 2021

Alstom to Supply 60 New Flexity Streetcars for the TTC

The new streetcar order will be used to meet Toronto’s ridership demands and growth needs.

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NewsApril 27, 2021

Alstom, LIRR to Explore Battery-Operated Electric Multiple Units

The units could potentially replace the use of diesel locomotives on the railroad’s non-electrified lines and allow passengers to travel to their destinations without having to change trains.

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NewsApril 23, 2021

Alstom Lands Houston Airport People Mover Contract

The contract is valued at approximately $105 million and includes operations and dispatching as well as maintenance of the Innovia vehicle fleet, guideway, signaling system, and facilities.

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NewsApril 5, 2021

Alstom Acquires Helion Hydrogen Power

The acquisition will help support Alstom’s innovation in hydrogen technology for the railway sector, in addition to the implementation of its Alstom in Motion strategic plan.

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NewsMarch 18, 2021

Alstom to Supply 200 Metra Multilevel Railcars

The move follows Metra’s board approval in January 2021 to award Alstom a vehicle procurement contract for up to 500 railcars.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2021

Alstom Completes Acquisition of Bombardier

As previously announced, the headquarters of Alstom of the Americas will be based in Montréal, Québec.

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NewsJanuary 26, 2021

Alstom Acquires B&C Transit Inc.

The transaction reinforces Alstom’s position in the North American signaling market by combining the companies’ advanced technology products and engineering capabilities to the benefit of transit agencies and operators across the U.S. and Canada.

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NewsJanuary 22, 2021

Alstom Commits to Disability Inclusion

The company joins The Valuable 500, a network of global CEOs committed to ensuring disability inclusion in business leadership.

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