Country
France
Sector
Engineering / Rail Systems
Intelligence Type
Corporate
Status / Stage
Active
Confidence
Confirmed
Latest Development
France’s rail systems company — active in Africa on the Senegal TER light rail (Citadis X05 trams, operational), Egypt HSR Lines 2-3, South Africa Metrorail rolling stock and as potential bidder for Morocco’s Kenitra-Marrakech LGV. Also supplied Abuja Light Rail Rolling Stock.
Company Profile
Company TypePublic
HeadquartersSaint-Ouen, France
Countries of OperationSenegal (TER Citadis X05); Egypt (HSR Lines 2-3); South Africa (Metrorail); Morocco (LGV bidder); Nigeria (Abuja Light Rail)
Founded1928
Websitealstom.com
Key ExecutivesJean-Baptiste Eyméoud (CEO)
Employees~80,000
Revenue~$18bn (2024)
Market Capitalization~$10bn (Paris August 2026)
Key Developments
Senegal TER Citadis X05 operational (Dakar-Diamniadio 57km). Egypt HSR Lines 2-3 rolling stock. South Africa Metrorail programme. Morocco Kenitra-Marrakech LGV potential bidder.
Key Risks
Africa is small fraction of total backlog. Competition from Siemens Mobility and CAF. Alstom's financial position strained after Bombardier acquisition.
What Happens Next
Morocco Kenitra-Marrakech LGV EPC tender (expected 2026) — Alstom natural bidder for rail systems.
Commercial Opportunity Intelligence
Opportunity SignalSenegal TER is the only operational high-capacity light rail in West Africa — a regional reference project.
Commercial ReadinessCommercially Active
Source & Verification Trail
Last VerifiedAugust 2026
Source(s)Alstom official; CETUD Senegal; Roger Farnworth Egyptian Rail Summer 2026
Source Date2024–2026