Alstom to Deliver New Cars for Denver Airport

Alstom will deliver 19 Innovia APM R cars for the automated transit system at Denver International Airport, with a total contract value exceeding $69 million. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The cars will be manufactured and tested at Alstom’s facility in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. The delivery will enable simultaneous operation of eight four-car trains.

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This upgrade will address growing passenger demand and help align maintenance schedules with the system’s 24/7 operation. Aluminum car bodies will reduce both weight and energy consumption.

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The Innovia APM R cars are made using recyclable materials, meeting environmental sustainability standards. Their lightweight design minimizes load on the transit infrastructure.

Denver International Airport ranks third in the U.S. and sixth globally by passenger traffic. In 2024, it handled 82.3 million passengers, with forecasts reaching 100 million annually by 2030.

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Since July 2024, the airport has operated new Innovia APM 300R trains. In November, Alstom extended its operations and maintenance contract through December 31, 2032.

Since the airport’s opening in 1994, Alstom has managed the automated transit system and continues to modernize it to meet increasing mobility demands.

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