ALSTOM

Alstom’s move from rail to defence—selling its Kassel plant to Rhein Metall—aims to stabilize revenue and diversify risk amid shifting EU manufacturing dynamics.

Alstom rolls out Series J trains on Berlin’s U‑9, boosting U‑bahn reliability to 99% on the U5 line and modernising the city’s underground fleet.

Alstom faces a €500 wage gap strike in its German plants—an urgent clash of labor costs, compliance and competitiveness that could reshape its rail‑vehicle future.

Alstom signs a 100‑unit Traxx Shunter deal with Northrail, launching hybrid shunter locomotives for greener, cost‑effective yard and mainline use by 2029.

Alstom’s push for driver‑less trains is backed by €0.9 bn R&D, but regulatory and infrastructure gaps threaten a “digital rail golden age.”

Alstom’s Q1 2026‑27 earnings show a 4.2% revenue dip but a 3.8% profit lift, driven by an asset‑light model and supply‑chain gains amid rising costs.