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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alstom, ATM Group form JV for Dublin Luas contract in Ireland
Alstom and ATM Group (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi) have formed a joint venture (JV) to submit a bid for the renewal of the operations and maintenance contract for the Luas light rail system in Dublin, Ireland. The Luas light rail system currently serves more than 40 million passengers each year, highlighting its significance in Dublin's public transport landscape. The JV aims to participate in the tender process overseen by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The joint proposal will focus on operational efficiency, customer service, sustainability, and the integration of innovative technologies, according to the company. Alstom brings its expertise in advanced transport systems and light rail to the partnership, while ATM contributes its experience in managing multimodal urban transport networks. The goal of this collaboration is to provide a high-performing solution that meets the future needs of the Luas system in Dublin, stated Alstom. Alstom Ireland managing director Piers Wood said: 'We are proud to partner with ATM to offer a compelling proposition for the Luas O&M contract. Our shared commitment to reliability, sustainability and innovation is at the core of this joint venture. 'We look forward to bringing our knowledge and our proven expertise in light rail systems to support the long-term success of Dublin's Luas network.' Alstom has been operating in the Irish market for more than 20 years, during which it has manufactured the entire fleet currently in service with Dublin Luas. The Luas trams, measuring 55m in length, are claimed to be the longest trans produced by Alstom. These trams are notable for being up to 98% recyclable and are designed with a 100% low-floor feature. Alstom is also involved in producing battery electric trains for the DART+ network in the capital. Earlier this month, Alstom delivered the first of 29 Innovia APM R automated people-mover trains to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as part of an $87m project. This marks Alstom's largest APM replacement contract and its second-largest APM project in the Americas. The airport has now ordered a total of 63 Innovia APM vehicles. "Alstom, ATM Group form JV for Dublin Luas contract in Ireland" was originally created and published by Railway Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
RTÉ News
20-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Atm and Alstom join forces to bid for Luas maintenance contact
France's Alstom and Italy's Atm Group (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi) have announced a strategic joint venture to bid for the upcoming renewal of the Luas Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract in Dublin. The companies said their proposal would be built on "pillars of operational excellence, customer satisfaction, sustainability and innovative technology integration". The partnership brings together two of Europe's biggest transport providers. Atm Group has been operating public transport networks in Milan in Italy, since 1931, in Copenhagen in Denmark, since 2008, and in Thessaloniki in Greece, since 2023. Recently, the company expanded its presence to Paris, France, where it was awarded the management of 18 key bus lines in the Croix du Sud area. It transports about 3 million passengers daily and has 11,000 employees. Alstom has been working in Ireland for over 20 years and manufactured the entire fleet in service with Dublin Luas. It also currently producing battery electric trains for Dublin's DART+ network. The company is present in 63 countries, employs over 86,000 people, and is at the forefront of low-carbon mobility. Its portfolio spans high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, signalling, infrastructure, and integrated digital systems. Paolo Marchetti, Business Development Director, Atm Group, said that combining the strengths of Alstom and Atm will bring together a powerful blend of technical expertise and operational excellence. "Leveraging Atm's century-long experience managing Europe's largest tram network in Milan - comprising 15 lines and three Light Rails over 157 km and serving more than 300,000 passengers daily - our joint venture is committed to delivering innovative and user-friendly transit solutions to support the future of Luas operations in Dublin," he said. Piers Wood, Managing Director for Ireland, Alstom, said the companies' shared commitment to reliability, sustainability and innovation is at the core of its joint venture. "We look forward to bringing our knowledge and our proven expertise in light rail systems to support the long-term success of Dublin's Luas network," he added Luas carried an estimated 54 million passengers in 2024, representing an increase of over 12% on the 2023 figure of 48.2 million. It started running in 2004.
