Alstom stays on ATL Plane Train under new extension

The Alstom ATL APM contract extension covers Alstom’s operation and maintenance work at ATL. It applies to the Innovia automated people mover at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The five-year agreement was announced on 8 Apr 2026.

The deal is worth about 140 million EUR (160 million USD). It extends Alstom’s role on the airport’s Plane Train system. That relationship dates back to 1980. The Plane Train debuted that year, as detailed in Alstom’s announcement. Alstom said it operates the system around the clock every day of the year. It also said the Plane Train carried a record 95 million passengers in 2025.

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Alstom ATL APM contract extension terms

Michael Keroullé, President of Alstom Americas, said:

For more than four decades, our partnership with the City of Atlanta has been defined by a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional passenger experience for travellers.

Our track record of delivering on these commitments and partnering with our customers is why Alstom has such long-standing contracts in our operations and maintenance business. Our team in Atlanta works around-the-clock, 365 days a year to support the world’s busiest airport with safe, efficient mobility solutions.

According to the company, the contract extension takes effect upon signing. It also includes two one-year options. Under the agreement, Alstom will continue 24/7 Plane Train operations and maintenance. It will cover:

• power and electrification;
• maintenance of vehicles and guideway;
• cleaning of the tunnel, platforms and other facilities.

Plane Train operations and maintenance at ATL

The Plane Train runs through a 2.8-mile underground tunnel. It links all airport concourses and terminals. The airport’s ATL Fact Sheet reflects that too. Alstom is working on two capital projects at ATL. These projects cover:

• improvements to the system’s infrastructure;
• the supply of 63 Innovia APM R vehicles to augment and refresh the airport’s fleet, a total also reflected in Railway Supply coverage.

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