Alstom in Romania
060119 Bucharest
Pioneering role in Romania for a sustainable railway transport, through innovative solutions
For almost 30 years, Alstom has been an innovative pioneer playing an important role in Romania’s transition towards a modern and sustainable railway transport. From state-of-the-art digital rail control, to infrastructure and electrification projects, along with metro trains and the long-term maintenance of the metro fleet in the country’s capital city Bucharest, Alstom is constantly making a difference in the mainline and urban rail transport in Romania.
The company is responsible for impressive premieres in the Romanian railway transport, such as:
- 1stERTMS Level 2 signalling system installed on a rehabilitated conventional railway line: Border–Curtici-Arad-Km. 614
- 1stmodern, fully automated traffic management centre ever installed in the country, in Arad; Simeria and Brasov ones to follow, also implemented by Alstom
- 1st CBTC signalling system installed in Romania – Line 5 of the Bucharest metro, first phase commissioned in September 2020
Through the diversity and complexity of its projects, Alstom is a very attractive employer for the young generations of Romanian specialists, giving them a unique chance to professionally grow in an international environment with access to worldwide knowledge and capabilities.
Solutions
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Metropolis metro trains for Bucharest
In December 2020, Alstom and Metrorex, the operator of the Bucharest metro network, signed a contract for a total of up to 30 new Metropolis trains for the newly built Line 5, delivered in two lots. The contract for the first 13 trains can be subsequently extended with the option to deliver another 17 trains, based on customer’s order. The first 13 trains will be delivered within 30 months after contract signature.
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Rolling stock maintenance of the Bucharest Metro train fleet
Ongoing project with Metrorex, Bucharest state-owned metro operator, to provide preventive, corrective maintenance and overhauls for 83 trains (498 cars). Initially signed in 2004, it still remains one of the most important ongoing projects for Alstom in Romania. The Romanian maintenance team also provides expertise for the first Alstom project in Bulgaria. The contract was signed in December 2019, for the maintenance of the passenger fleet of the national Bulgarian operator BDZ.
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Infrastructure and signalling projects
Rhine-Danube railway corridor: Alstom has been active in ongoing rehabilitation works on the Romanian part of the Rhine-Danube Corridor since 2012 and now has seven signalling and infrastructure projects on this section (five in execution and two in warranty), covering over 75% of the distance of the 450 km currently in rehabilitation on the Romanian section of the European corridor. Rehabilitated lines provide improved safety and speed for freight and passenger transportation, as well as increased traffic capacity by over 25%. The first of these projects, Border-Curtici-Arad-Km. 614, delivered one of the first conventional lines in the world equipped with ERTMS Level 2 signalling system.
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First CBTC project in Romania
In September 2020, Alstom announced the opening of Metro Line 5, an iconic metro project in Bucharest, for which the company delivered the first phase of the signalling system (electronic interlocking) in a record time, less than a year for 10 stations. This project makes possible a new premiere for Alstom in Romania, with the Romania’s first CBTC (Communication-based Train Control) system. Once fully operational, it will bring 30% increase in line capacity while saving up to 30% of energy.
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Proven competences in Digital & Integrated Systems (D&IS)
Bucharest has increasingly gained solid experience in Digital & Integrated Systems (D&IS), with expert teams providing engineering support for signalling, systems and infrastructure projects, both locally and internationally.
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Press ReleasesFirst order of hydrogen trains in France – a historic step towards sustainable mobility
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Press ReleasesAlstom to manufacture 152 high-capacity X’Trapolis commuter trains for Spanish operator Renfe
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Press ReleasesAlstom to supply double-decker trains for regional transport in Lower Saxony in Germany
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Press ReleasesDubai Route 2020 Metro commences revenue service
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Press ReleasesA transformational step for Alstom: completion of the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation
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Press ReleasesAlstom to provide new Metropolis trains for Bucharest Metro Line 5
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Press ReleasesAlstom Foundation to support 29 new projects around the world
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Press ReleasesAlstom to provide digital train control, traffic management and electrification infrastructure for the Rhine-Danube rail corridor
Working at Alstom in Romania
Joining Alstom means being a part of a highly qualified international team and you will be working for some of the most prestigious projects in the railway industry, both in Romania and internationally. Our work environment is dynamic and positive and our organisation is fast-growing. We offer an innovation oriented culture with international career opportunities. With Bucharest turning into a regional centre of excellence for signalling and infrastructure projects covering the entire Central and Eastern Europe region, our engineers will have the opportunity to work in exciting projects not only in the region but also accross Europe at large.
Alstom is committed to create a diverse working environment, that reflects the future of our industry, our clients and end-users. As an employee, you will have a unique opportunity to continue to build your career and directly contribute to the expanding growth of the global transport industry, and a greener more sustainable future for mobility.