World leader in smart and sustainable mobility Alstom and one of Italy's leading transportation groups ATM Group (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi)announced that they have formed a strategic joint venture for the upcoming renewal of the operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Luas light rail system in Dublin.
Operational Excellence and Innovation Focused Offering
The ATM-Alstom joint venture participated in the tender process managed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), operational excellence, customer satisfaction, sustainability and innovative technology integration will respond with a comprehensive proposal built on the foundations of
This partnership brings together two of Europe’s leading transport providers. Alstom brings advanced transport systems and global light rail expertise, while ATM adds extensive operational expertise in managing multimodal urban networks. Together, they aim to deliver a high-performance and future-proof solution for Luas in Dublin.
Alstom's Experience in the Irish Market and New Targets
Piers Wood, Managing Director for Ireland at Alstom, said: “We are proud to partner with ATM to deliver a compelling bid for the Luas O&M contract. Our shared commitment to reliability, sustainability and innovation is at the heart of this joint venture. We look forward to bringing together our knowledge and proven expertise in light rail to support the long-term success of Dublin’s Luas network.”
Alstom has been operating in the Irish market for over 20 years. The company manufactures the entire fleet on the Dublin Luas and currently also produces battery-electric trains for the capital’s DART+ network. Alstom’s Dublin Luas trams are also notable for being up to 98% recyclable.
The Future of the Luas and the Importance of the Agreement
Luas, which means “speed” in Irish, has become vital to Dublin’s public transport network, carrying more than 2004 million passengers a year since its launch in 40. The upcoming contract represents a significant opportunity to shape the future of light rail in Dublin and Ireland, covering Luas’ operations, maintenance and potential future network expansions.
This joint venture has great potential for the modernisation and sustainability of Dublin’s public transport infrastructure.
