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Alstom Plattsburgh contract: first IAM agreement

09.01.2026

Alstom Plattsburgh contract ratified in first IAM deal

£49 million signalling works: Alstom upgrades key route

08.01.2026

£49 million signalling works complete on Portsmouth Direct line

Alstom Canada strengthens ties with Indigenous Peoples

05.01.2026

Alstom rolling stock contracts reach about €2.5bn across two regions

The groundbreaking of the first metro line in Cluj-Napoca

21.06.2024

The groundbreaking of the first metro line in Cluj-Napoca: a step towards modernizing transportation infrastructure

On June 5, 2024, in the Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca, the official ceremony marking the beginning of construction for the first metro line took place, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
the Supply of Modern Metro Trains

19.06.2024

CAF: Contract for the Supply of Modern Metro Trains for Madrid

The Spanish company Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) and the Madrid Metro have signed a contract for the supply of 40 modern six-car trains worth €400 million, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
CBTC Systems with GoA4 Automation in Bangalore Metro

17.06.2024

Alstom to Implement CBTC Systems with GoA4 Automation in Bangalore Metro

The French company Alstom, a renowned global leader in rail transport, has signed a contract with Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) to develop and implement advanced Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) systems for the Bangalore Metro, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Serial deliveries of new metro trains

07.06.2024

Hitachi Rail: Serial deliveries of new metro trains in Genoa

Serial deliveries of fourth-generation new metro trains manufactured by Hitachi Rail have begun in Genoa, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Tender for the Supply of Metro Trains

07.06.2024

Bulgaria: Tender for the Supply of Metro Trains in Sofia

The Sofia Metro operator, EAD, has announced a tender worth €71. 6 million for the supply of 8 trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
CRRC: Metro Train Supply

07.06.2024

CRRC: Metro Train Supply to Brazil

CRRC has signed a contract to supply 24 four-car trains for two metro lines in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom Delivers First Metropolis Train

05.06.2024

Alstom Delivers First Metropolis Train for Pune Metro

Alstom has delivered the first train from the Metropolis family for the new Line 3 of the Pune Metro, the second-largest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
A severe shortage of skilled workers has arisen in the Kyiv metro system

30.05.2024

A severe shortage of skilled workers has arisen in the Kyiv metro system

The Kyiv metro system is experiencing a severe shortage of skilled workers, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Alstom will service Santo Domingo metro trains

29.05.2024

Alstom will service Santo Domingo metro trains

Alstom has signed a contract with Santo Domingo metro operator, OPRET, to provide technical maintenance for the entire fleet of trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Dnipro Metro will hold consultations with contractors

28.05.2024

The Dnipro Metro will hold consultations with contractors for the construction of 3 stations

The Dnipro Metro (Ukraine) will hold market consultations with potential contractors for the construction of 4 km of subway lines with 3 stations, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Woojin Industrial Systems to Modernize Los Angeles Metro Trains

27.05.2024

Woojin Industrial Systems to Modernize Los Angeles Metro Trains

South Korean rolling stock manufacturer Woojin Industrial Systems has signed a contract worth $210 million with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to modernize 74 metro cars built in 1999 by the Italian company AnsaldoBreda, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

20.05.2024

Interior of the Unmanned Metro Train Mark V by Alstom

In April 2024, TransLink, the operator of Vancouver's SkyTrain light metro system, unveiled a video showcasing the interior of the newest unmanned metro train Mark V by Alstom, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.