Binari d’Innovazione – Alstom’s permanent exhibition in Vado Ligure

Discover the permanent exhibition at the Alstom site in Vado Ligure

For over 120 years, the Alstom plant in Vado Ligure has been a place where industrial expertise intertwines with the drive for innovation. A heritage built on people, skills and vision which, from generation to generation, has shaped locomotives and railway solutions capable of supporting the evolution of rail transport in Italy and around the world, transforming passion and knowledge into cutting-edge mobility systems.

The permanent exhibition tells this long story through images, objects, models and much more, retracing the key stages of a continuous evolution, from the plant’s origins to the pivotal moments in its development, right up to the latest-generation locomotives, designed for more efficient, sustainable and safe freight and passenger transport.

Come aboard and let yourself be guided through an immersive and engaging experience: interactive installations, digital content and hands-on activities accompany visitors of all ages on a journey of discovery and learning. A story in which the protagonist is the industrial spirit of this site, which still today generates ideas, visions and inspiration for the mobility of tomorrow.

Watch the video for a sneak peak of the exhibition at Vado Ligure.

The exhibition layout

The space, housed within one of the historic early 20th-century buildings, is designed as a dynamic environment, comprising practical demonstrations, educational and scientific activities, and interactive installations that provide an accessible introduction to the principles of railway engineering and innovation. A tangible opportunity to introduce young people and students to STEM subjects and the world of mechatronics, stimulating curiosity and new skills.

“Binari d’innovazione” was created with the ambition of becoming a cultural hub open to the community, students, families and enthusiasts.

BINARI D'INNOVAZIONE, Esposizione permanente

The permanent exhibition can only be visited by appointment and is open to individual visitors, organised, and school groups.

For information and bookings

  • In line with Alstom’s values and its commitment to inclusion and putting people first, ‘Binari d’innovazione’ has been created as an open space accessible to all.

    For us, accessibility means allowing every visitor to experience the joy of discovery, taking part in an experience that combines knowledge, play and personal growth.

    The exhibition is designed as a meeting place for children, families, schools and enthusiasts, where hands-on experimentation, learning by doing and socialising are central elements. The visit is supported by audio guides in Italian and English, available in both an extended and a shorter version to suit different needs.

    Particular attention has also been paid to the design of the spaces and content, thanks to a careful study of the use of colours, lighting, spaces and fonts, designed to ensure clear information and a smooth, comfortable visit.

    Together with solutions dedicated to physical accessibility and visitor wellbeing, the aim is to offer an inclusive, peaceful experience that is as accessible as possible to everyone.

    • Please speak quietly to preserve the atmosphere and allow everyone to enjoy the exhibition.
    • Do not touch the exhibits; they are precious and delicate.
    • Photography is permitted, but please do not use flash: bright light can damage the materials.
    • No food or drink in the galleries, to maintain cleanliness and safety.
    • Switch your phone to silent mode; it will help you enjoy a more immersive experience.
    • Accompany children and share your curiosity and discoveries with them: the exhibition is a place of memory, emotion and wonder.

    By showing respect for everyone, you will help us preserve this space for future visitors too.

  • Alstom plant at Via Tecnomasio 2, 17047 Vado Ligure (SV)

    By car: from the A10/E80 motorway heading towards France, continue to the Savona exit and follow the signs for Vado Ligure / Quiliano. Take the Strada di Scorrimento Veloce and exit onto Via Sardegna. At the end of the exit, turn right onto Via G. Ferraris, then left onto Via Tecnomasio and continue to number 2, at the end of the road.

    Parking is available on Via Tecnomasio.

The Alstom site in Vado Ligure

Covering an area of over 66,500 square metres and employing around 300 professionals, the Alstom site in Vado Ligure is now a strategic hub for the company, the local area and the national industrial sector.

Following its acquisition by Alstom in 2021, the plant has been transformed into a highly specialised site, based on advanced technical expertise, cutting-edge technologies and two main business lines: Rolling Stock and Services.

Central to this development is the expansion of production of the Traxx Universal locomotives, a constantly evolving platform and the heart of the business, with over 250 units sold in Italy alone.

In addition to Traxx Universal locomotives, the Vado Ligure site plays a key role thanks to an increasingly diversified portfolio: from Multisistema locomotives to the Power Car of the hydrogen train, right through to the driver’s cabs of the Coradia Stream trains.

The upgrading of infrastructure, with advanced test facilities, digital systems and a control room for fleet monitoring, together with the new building, will enable the further expansion of activities through the monitoring and maintenance of regional and high-speed trains.

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