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Alstom purchasing site for Acela network manufacturing
Newsby StaffJune 4, 2026

Alstom Acquires Delaware Site to Support Amtrak NextGen Acela Fleet

The company is investing more than $55 million to acquire and improve the property and will employ approximately 100 people at this site once it is operational.

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Sound Transit Sounder train
Newsby StaffJune 2, 2026

Seattle's Sound Transit Launches New Sounder Railcars into Service

Alstom manufactured all the cars under a $46.5 million contract and came into service in anticipation of summer crowds for soccer and baseball.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2026

Alstom Partners With Universities to Build Rail Talent Pipeline

The partnerships include a new engineering scholarship fund at Alfred State College in Western New York and collaborations with transportation centers at the University of Pennsylvania and New York University.

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NJ TRANSIT's new Multilevel III commuter railcar manufactured by Alstom
Newsby StaffApril 14, 2026

Alstom Delivers First Multilevel III NJ TRANSIT Commuter Railcar

The delivery marks the first car in a 374‑vehicle order and begins the arrival of a new generation of higher‑capacity, more reliable, and more comfortable trains for one of the country’s busiest commuter rail systems.

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A photo of Peoria MTD workers fro WeDriveU's contract
Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 7, 2026

WeDriveU Lands Paratransit Contract, Alstom Extended in ATL, and More

Stay informed with these quick takes on the projects and companies driving progress across the transportation landscape.

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METRO's People Movement with MCI President Rob Marion
Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 3, 2026

NFI Group Taps New MCI President and More in People Movement

In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at Alstom, VIA Metropolitan Transit, Transdev US, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.

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A Houston automated people mover manufactured by Alstom.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 26, 2026

Biz Briefs: Alstom in Houston, DATTCO Makes Acquisition, and More

In this edition of Biz Briefs, we highlight the latest developments shaping the future of mobility — from manufacturers and technology providers to transit agencies and motorcoach service operators.

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GO Transit railcars
Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2026

Alstom Awarded 5-Year Extension for GO Transit, UP Express Services

Company officials said that this latest contract extension with Metrolinx consolidates the company’s position as the leading private provider of Operations and maintenance services in North America.

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An ABQ RIDE bus going through a Westmatic wash system.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 16, 2026

Biz Briefs: Westmatic in Albuquerque, New Fare Payment Systems, and More

In METRO's latest installment, we take a look at the latest news from suppliers including Alstom, Modeshift, and more.

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A rendering of Alstom's LRV for the Toronto Transit Commission.
NewsFebruary 9, 2026

Alstom to Supply New Subway Trains for Toronto

Manufactured and tested in Canada, the vehicles will operate in tandem with a cutting-edge signaling system also supplied by Alstom.

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