Alstom in Côte d'Ivoire - Reinventing mobility in Abidjan

Alstom is contributing to transforming urban mobility in Côte d’Ivoire through the flagship Abidjan Metro Line 1. This 37-kilometre line, connecting Anyama Centre to the airport via 18 stations, will follows Abidjan’s natural coastal landscape and is designed to carry up to 500,000 passengers daily. As the Group’s first metro project in sub-Saharan Africa, it represents a major milestone in the country’s urban modernisation and connectivity.

As a key member of the STAR consortium (alongside Bouygues Travaux Publics, Colas Rail, and Keolis) Alstom is in charge of delivering 20 Metropolis trains, the Urbalis 400 signalling system, and depot equipment. The company will also leads system integration, including electrification and automated fare collection. This pioneering project reflects Alstom’s commitment to sustainable mobility and long-term infrastructure development across West Africa.

Beyond infrastructure

Beyond infrastructure, Alstom is investing in the future of Côte d’Ivoire through high‑impact social initiatives and the development of local talent. In 2023, the Alstom Foundation supported the Maeva project, which aims to empower women in the eastern part of the country through vocational training, financial education, and support to cooperatives. Since 2024, it has also been supporting AVSF’s AVAL project, which assists market gardeners around Abidjan by strengthening sustainable production through the creation of natural inputs (compost, biofertilizer) and by improving cooperative organization, with a particular focus on training and empowering women farmers. Alstom’s presence in Abidjan continues to grow, with ambitious recruitment plans through 2028. This expansion reflects a long‑term vision to help build a more connected, intelligent, and resilient future for the AMECA region.

  • 37
    kilometre line
  • 18
    stations connecting Anyama Centre to the airport
  • 500K
    daily passengers

Working at Alstom in Côte d’Ivoire

At Alstom in the Côte d’Ivoire, we’re building the future of Ivorian mobility together. Our growing Abidjan team is shaping the country’s first metro line, with plans to triple in size by 2028. 

Join us and be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven journey toward sustainable transport!

Discover open roles here