08.04.2025 By: Jeremy Soland
Artikel Nummer: 52709
Alstom expands train production
Alstom has announced an investment of more than EUR 150 mio. to expand production capacity at its sites in France. The plan includes a new assembly line for very high-speed trains at the Valenciennes Petite-Forêt site and the doubling of carbody and assembly lines at La Rochelle.
Investments will also be made at sites such as Belfort, Petit Quevilly, Ornans, Tarbes, and Le Creusot, focusing on advanced technologies. Alstom plans to hire at least 1,000 people in France in 2025. These investments aim to meet increasing demand in both domestic and international rail markets. "The very high-speed market is currently experiencing strong growth", said Frédéric Wiscart, President of Alstom France. (js)