Alstom in the United States
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Alstom is a global leader in mobility and has been a key player in advancing American rail technology, infrastructure and talent. In the United States we offer a comprehensive portfolio of rail solutions, including rolling stock, components, signalling, operations and maintenance for America’s largest transit and rail agencies.
We have delivered more than 12,000 new or renovated vehicles to our U.S. customers, including the first high-speed trains made in the United States. We’re also the #1 private operator in the country, serving more than 20 rail and airport customers and moving millions of passengers daily.
Alstom’s experience as both a manufacturer and operator allows us to deliver solutions that optimize the entire lifecycle of rail operations.
Made in America
With four manufacturing and overhaul sites, Alstom's operations are rooted in a long-standing tradition of rail manufacturing in the U.S. We have also built domestic capabilities and a supply chain to meet Buy America requirements.
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4,500employees in 25 states
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12unions represent over one-third of U.S. employees
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40%of trains in the U.S. are made by Alstom
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4 sitesfor the manufacture and overhaul of rolling stock and components
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1,500suppliers across the country
High-speed rail in America is already here with Alstom
Read moreThe fastest trains in America
Alstom’s Avelia Liberty is a testament to homegrown innovation and our commitment to U.S. manufacturing. These trains, built by skilled American workers in Hornell, NY and a supply chain that spans 29 states, symbolize our dedication to bringing the world’s best rail technology to the United States and supporting economic growth across the nation.
Focus on our solutions
Local Connections
Alstom is a global company with local roots in the communities we serve. In addition to our manufacturing and overhaul sites, we have engineering and project offices and services centers for operations and maintenance located across the country.
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New York City subway
Since 1982, Alstom has manufactured close to 4,200 subway cars (R2, R28, R29, R32, R36, R42, R44, and R46, R62A, R142, R160 and R179) for New York City Transit, the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world.
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Boston - Green Line vehicle overhaul
Completed overhaul of 103 Green Line Type 7 light rail vehicles.
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Avelia Liberty high-speed trains for Amtrak
Alstom is manufacturing 28 new, next-generation Avelia Liberty high-speed trainsets for Amtrak’s Acela service between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.
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Innovia APM system at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
The Alstom Innovia automated people mover system at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the busiest and most complex systems of its kind in the world. Opened in 1980, Alstom supplied the system and has provided operations and maintenance services for it since then.
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Commuter rail cars for Chicago and Virginia
Alstom has received orders to build 200 multilevel commuter rail cars for Chicago’s Metra and 21 for Virginia Railway Express. These new cars are designed to increase fleet reliability, enhance overall passenger experience, and ensure maximum accessibility for all passengers.
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Commuter rail cars for New Jersey
Alstom has been awarded a contract to build 113 MultiLevel III commuter rail cars for NJ TRANSIT. The latest generation of these vehicles will feature new amenities to enhance the customer experience and power cars that can replace locomotives.
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Innovia APM system at Los Angeles International Airport
Alstom and its consortium partners have been awarded a contract to design, build, finance, operate and maintain an automated people mover system at Los Angeles International Airport. The project represents the first APM system procured through a Public-Private Partnership in the U.S.
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Innovia APM system at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
The Turnkey APM system at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport opened in 2013 and Alstom has been providing operations and maintenance services since, as well as being awarded a contract for an extension.
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“Fleet of the Future” for San Francisco’s BART
Alstom is manufacturing 875 new rail cars for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District’s “Fleet of the Future”. The cars incorporate state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly technologies, include input from riders, and are being assembled in the Bay Area.
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Press ReleasesAlstom to provide 316 modern, comfortable commuter rail cars to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North…
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Press ReleasesAlstom opens new state-of-the-art plant 4 facility in Hornell, NY, boosting U.S. rail manufacturing
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Press ReleasesAlstom to deliver additional automated people movers to Denver International Airport
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NewsModernizing Philadelphia's public transit: The SEPTA streetcar project
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Press ReleasesAlstom delivers the first of 29 replacement vehicles for Plane Train APM at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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Press ReleasesAlstom signs a seven-year contract extension to operate and maintain John F. Kennedy International Airport’s AirTrain in New York
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Press ReleasesAlstom signs contract to overhaul NJ TRANSIT multilevel II trucks
Our Economic Impact
Alstom has been a key player in advancing U.S. passenger rail and transit, contributing to job creation and economic growth along the journey. Our inaugural U.S. Economic Impact Report, produced in collaboration with Ernst & Young, reveals that Alstom supports 10,000 jobs and contributes over $700 million to the country’s GDP. We’ve also invested hundreds of millions of dollars in American manufacturing and supply chains, strengthening the future of the U.S. rail industry. As the nation’s leading rail operator, we provide innovative mobility solutions that enhance the communities where over 90% of Americans live and work.
With 57% of our purchases made from U.S. suppliers, we’re also supporting jobs, innovation and America’s world-class manufacturing sector across the country.
The impact of Alstom in the United States
Read moreWorking at Alstom in the United States
Alstom is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, guided by its core values of Agility, Inclusiveness, and Responsibility, as well as by our Code of Ethics. The company offers competitive and appealing career opportunities within a dynamic and expanding market, including international assignments and projects that promote both cultural and professional growth.
Alstom was recognized as a Top Employer in the United States by the Top Employers Institute. This distinction reflects the company's dedication to a people-oriented vision and strategic approach, encompassing career development, leadership, employee wellbeing, sustainability, and the principles that inspire pride among its employees.
Supplier Diversity
As a mobility technology leader in the U.S., Alstom is committed to not only delivering safe and reliable mobility solutions but to also increase social equity and inclusion within the industry, and as such, works diligently with and develops local supply chains to develop regional economies.
Supplier diversity for Alstom means, in part, partnering with firms who are certified Small or Disadvantaged, Women or Minority Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SBE, DBE, MWBE, SDVOB) to ensure equal opportunity for all and opportunities for employment and growth.