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Alstom in Chile

A long-term commitment

Present in Chile for 80 years, Alstom has been participating in the development of the country’s infrastructure, contributing to the social progress and respecting the environment.

Its contribution as the main supplier of Metro of Santiago, Metro of Valparaíso and Tren Central is demonstrated by the full range of innovative products and services it offers, benefiting millions of Chileans in having an intelligent, safe and cutting-edge mobility. Alstom has a long-term commitment in Chile, leading improvements in the quality of life of millions of people for decades.

 

  • 80
    years working in Chile
  • >500
    More than 500 employees
  • 80%
    Main supplier of Metro of Santiago, with 80% of the trains
  • 7
    sites

Solutions

  • Modern trains in Metro of Valparaíso

    This is the subsidiary company of EFE. Suburban service consists of 43 km and 22 stations between the cities of Valparaíso and Limache. Today the entire fleet consists of 35 X'Trapolis trains and 2-car modular trains.

  • Chile's most modern trains

    Alstom will supply 37 Metropolis trains for Line 7 of Metro de Santiago. The new trains will be the most modern in the network, with 102 meters, a capacity to transport up to 1,250 people, USB port, among other features that will provide the best passenger experience.

  • Modernisation of rail network signalling

    Alstom will provide a new Rail Traffic Control System that will enhance the mobilisation systems used to transport passengers and cargo on 1,800 kilometers of track. The initiative will automate processes to bring state-of-the-art technology to the country's rail network.

  • First underground train in Chile

    Alstom built Santiago Metro’s first trains 50 years ago and remains a long‑term partner: 80% of the fleet was built by Alstom, delivering safe, high‑quality, state‑of‑the‑art trains. Santiago Metro is the most modern and extensive in South America, with 6 lines, 136 stations and 140 km.

  • First trains made in Chile

    In 2016, Alstom built 35 NS-16 trains in Chile, the first trains to be built in Chile.

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Working at Alstom in Chile

At Alstom, we know how transportation networks work and what moves people. From trains, metros, monorails and high-speed streetcars, to preconfigured systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 people are working to lead the transition to greener, smarter mobility around the world, connecting cities, but also reducing carbon footprints and replacing cars.

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Alstom Foundation Chile Copyright Fundación mi parque

Alstom Foundation in Chile

As in the countries where Alstom is present, in Chile the Alstom Foundation has supported and financed projects to improve the living conditions of the community. These projects, supported by Alstom employees in association with local partners and NGOs, aim to generate a positive impact on the environment.

Alstom Foundation's most recent initiatives in Chile include:

The inauguration of two new public squares in Maipú (Metropolitan Region) took place in August 2024. Developed with the Mi Parque Foundation and the Municipality of Maipú, the project was designed with local communities and authorities to offer residents safer, high‑quality public spaces.

The Alstom Foundation also supported efforts against the major forest fires that struck southern Chile in February 2023 and the Valparaíso Region in February 2024, donating funds to Bomberos de Chile and the NGO Desafío Levantemos Chile to assist firefighting and emergency relief for affected communities.