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FW Desk News
FreightWatch.News
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Alstom gathered 133 suppliers from North and South America, Europe and Asia at its inaugural Americas Supplier Day in Newark, New Jersey, signaling robust demand for rail transit solutions across the region.
Michael Keroullé, president of Alstom in the Americas, told attendees that passenger rail demand remains strong with significant growth opportunities ahead. The company is ramping production on recently secured major contracts. Alstom emphasized the need for supplier partnerships to meet customer requirements.
Discussions centered on navigating increased demand while addressing a growing preference for localized manufacturing. Alstom and its supply chain partners focused on strengthening collaboration to ensure on-time project delivery and maintain quality, safety and performance standards. The summit underscored Alstom's commitment to expanding its presence in the Americas rail sector.