Alstom is celebrating a decade of operations at its rolling stock plant in Taubaté, São Paulo, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Brazil’s rail industry. Since its opening in 2015, the facility has become a benchmark for railway manufacturing in Latin America and a global leader in stainless-steel train car production.
The Taubaté plant plays a key role in Alstom’s regional and international projects, generating nearly 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. “Celebrating ten years of train manufacturing at our Taubaté plant reaffirms Alstom’s dedication to Brazil and to delivering sustainable mobility solutions. This milestone reflects our innovation, operational excellence, and the expertise of our highly skilled team,” said Suely Sola, General Director of Alstom Brazil.
Strategically located near the Port of Santos, the facility has delivered major projects, including 27 Citadis tram cars for Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympic Games—one of the first catenary-free tram systems globally. The plant has since expanded its production capacity, following a BRL 100 million (USD 17 million) investment in 2022, supporting contracts for cities including São Paulo (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Taipei (Taiwan), and Bucharest (Romania).
Ongoing projects include:
- São Paulo Metropolitan Train Network (Lines 8 and 9): 36 Metropolis trains, each with eight cars, enhancing passenger flow and accessibility.
- São Paulo Metro (Line 6-Orange): 22 Metropolis trains, each with six cars, supporting network expansion.
- Santiago Metro (Line 7, Chile): 37 Metropolis trains with five cars each.
- Taipei Metro (Lines 7 and Circular Line, Taiwan): 64 trains with CBTC Urbalis 400 signalling and platform screen doors.
- Bucharest Metro (Line 5, Romania): 13 trains (78 cars) for network expansion.
To support its growing workforce, Alstom has partnered with SENAI Taubaté to train 500 professionals in rail production. The factory currently employs over 600 direct workers and supports 400 indirect jobs.
Alstom’s legacy in Brazil
With nearly 70 years in Brazil, Alstom has been a driving force in the country’s rail industry. Its contributions range from pioneering local passenger train manufacturing to leading major export deals, including contracts for metros in Santiago (Chile) and New York (USA). The company remains a key supplier to Brazil’s urban rail networks, serving São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Fortaleza, Recife, and Brasília.
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