Alstom in Spain

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A leading and pioneer player in Spanish mobility sector

Rooted in Spain’s rich railway tradition, Alstom has been at the forefront of train manufacturing for over 150 years, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to innovation and the economic development of the country.

With more than 3,000 dedicated employees, Alstom operates an industrial plant in Barcelona focused on manufacturing diverse rolling stock, a propulsion systems factory in the Basque Country, and several technological innovation centers in Madrid. These centres are dedicated to advancing projects in railway safety, signalling, maintenance, and digital mobility.

Alstom is committed to enhancing the Spanish mobility market through the implementation of cutting-edge, sustainable technologies. Our solutions are designed to provide the optimal total cost of ownership for our customers while ensuring a seamless and exceptional passenger experience.

As a trailblazer in the Spanish railway sector, Alstom has introduced significant advancements, including high-speed trains, the first automatic metro systems, innovative signalling solutions, and the revival of modern trams in our cities. Currently, one out of every three trains operating in Spain has been manufactured by Alstom.

With a balance of local expertise and international reach, Alstom’s teams in Spain lead mobility projects worldwide. Our local excellence centres in digital mobility and manufacturing have successfully developed railway initiatives in 20 countries.

Local expertise for comprehensive railway solutions

Alstom boasts a robust local industrial and technological presence, encompassing all aspects of rail transport and sustainable mobility: signalling, infrastructure, train manufacturing, propulsion systems, maintenance, and digital mobility.

  • Alstom has one of the most technologically advanced rolling stock industrial plants in Europe in Barcelona, capable of manufacturing all types of trains. In addition, the factory in Trápaga (Basque Country) is one of the company's centres of excellence for traction and control systems supplied worldwide.

  • Alstom Spain employs over 800 technicians and engineers dedicated to the development and implementation of state of the art signalling and safety solutions for all types of railway infrastructure and rolling stock. The R&D laboratories located in Madrid develop digital solutions to respond to the mobility challenges of the 21 st century.

  • Alstom offers a variety of customised services to public and private operators. The objective is to guarantee optimised, safe and overall management of rolling stock and other railway equipment over their life cycle whether manufactured by Alstom or by third parties: maintenance, renovation, spare parts management, support and technical assistance. Alstom also has its own industrial sites in Pinto, for the repair of equipment and components, as well as for Digital Services activities.

  • The infrastructure unit provides turnkey projects, integrated systems and other infrastructure solutions such as: installation of track and electrification systems, maintenance workshops, electromechanical and tunnel safety systems, etc. Barcelona Tramway and APM at Adolfo Suárez airport in Madrid are examples of turnkey projects developed by Alstom’s teams in Spain.

  • >3000
    employees
  • 48%
    export
  • 4
    industrial sites
  • 4
    innovation & engineering sites

Sustainability vision

Alstom recognises the importance of implementing a sustainable business model which supports the transition to sustainable transport systems in order to ensure the long-term success of our planet. As a sustainable business by nature, we pride ourselves on delivering a wide range of innovative and environmentally friendly technologies and solutions.

In Spain, Alstom has achieved certification for compliance with the ISO 26000 standard, which focuses on integrating sustainable development into our corporate strategy. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond mobility systems and the decarbonization of transport; we strive to fully embed the Sustainable Development Goals within our company framework. This includes a focus on social responsibility, respect for human rights, the implementation of labour practices that promote diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.

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The impact of Alstom in Spain

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  • Metro Barcelona

    Metro Barcelona

    Alstom manufactured 50 new metros for TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona) at the Santa Perpètua site. Based on the Metropolis range, the new trains operate on driverless lines and meet the highest standards in terms of sustainability, passenger comfort, connectivity, and accessibility.

  • Metro Málaga

    Metro Málaga

    Since its inauguration in 2014, the Málaga Metro has been equipped with Alstom's CBTC signalling technology, an advanced train control system that tracks the location of the vehicles in real-time, substantially improving operations and capacity of the lines. Alstom has implemented this technology in the recent metro network extension, which connects the underground with the historic city centre.

  • Leading expertise in ERTMS

    Leading expertise in ERTMS

    Alstom signalling team in Spain have developed the ERTMS technologies for high-speed (Albacete-Alicante, Atlantic Corridor, Valladolid-Leon-Burgos & Extremadura corridor) and suburban networks (Madrid and Barcelona). Alstom's ETCS on-board solution is also equiped in 500 trains running in Spain (high-speed, regional, and suburban).

  • APM Madrid Barajas

    APM Madrid Barajas

    APM (Automated People Mover) integrated system for Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport. First 100% automatic system in Spain, that connects Terminal T4 with the satellite terminal (T4S) in Madrid Barajas. Alstom is in charge of the full system, including operation and maintenance services.

  • Metro Madrid: Propulsion and signalling

    Metro Madrid: Propulsion and signalling

    50% of Madrid's Metro passengers currently travel under the supervision of signalling systems developed at Alstom sites in Spain. Alstom Spain has also been in charge of propulsion and control equipment for more than 650 Madrid Metro units (Series 2000-B, Series 5000 2nd and 4th and Series 6000).

  • Pioneers in high-speed

    Pioneers in high-speed

    Three decades ago, Alstom delivered the first high-speed train in Spain. Since then, we have been a pioneer in all the major milestones in Spain, included the so-called lanzaderas for Renfe, the first high-speed train crossing the Pyrenees -and able to run in both Spanish and French networks-, or the first high-speed train in the liberalized market.

  • High-Capacity commuter trains for Renfe

    High-Capacity commuter trains for Renfe

    Alstom is manufacturing 201 high-capacity commuter trains for Renfe. The new units will carry 20% more passengers and feature an innovative mixed-configuration design, with single and double-decker cars, to meet the mobility needs of large cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona.

  • Innovation ERTMS project for low-density lines

    Innovation ERTMS project for low-density lines

    Adif has awarded Alstom a contract to develop a new ERTMS system application. The objective of this R&D&I project is to increase the safety and efficiency of low-density lines, introducing satellite technology and public telecommunication networks, among others, to real-time monitor the position of the trains.

  • Catenary-free technology in Barcelona's tramway connection

    Catenary-free technology in Barcelona's tramway connection

    The Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority (ATM) awarded Alstom a contract for the electrification of the first phase of the Barcelona tram network connection, which will link the Trambaix and Trambesòs lines employing Alstom’s ground power supply system (APS). The system supplies power to the vehicles via a conductor rail, automatically switching on and off as the tram went through.

  • HealthHub™ and digital services

    HealthHub™ and digital services

    The Alstom Services team in Spain implements digital maintenance tools, IoT technologies and predictive algorithms with the aim of improving train availability, reducing time spent in workshops and, in short, decreasing the total life cycle costs of urban and intercity fleets.

  • Traction systems

    Traction systems

    At Trapaga industrial site, near Bilbao, Alstom develops traction, propulsion systems for all power types: from very high-speed, to regional and commuter trains, locomotives, metros or monorail.

  • Coradia regional trains for the connection to Barcelona airport

    Coradia regional trains for the connection to Barcelona airport

    FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) has awarded Alstom a contract to supply and maintain 10 new state-of-the-art Coradia Stream trains to serve the airport connection. The trains will be designed, manufactured, and maintained at Alstom's site in Barcelona.

People, at the heart of our business

Joining Alstom means working for a global leader in sustainable and smart mobility, at the forefront of innovation to serve customers and the passengers of today and tomorrow. Alstom draws its values from the agility, inclusiveness and responsibility of its diverse, multicultural and ethical teams.

Alstom is committed to create a diverse and international working environment that reflects the future of our industry, our clients, and end-users.

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