Alstom in South Africa
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Fourways, Johannesburg
2191, South Africa
Driving local growth of rail industry in Southern Africa
Alstom has a long-term commitment towards Southern Africa, and it goes beyond the manufacturing of railway components or trains. It also includes job creation, skills development, enterprise development and socio-economic development. Alstom is the majority shareholder of four major joint ventures in South Africa: Alstom Ubunye, Gibela Rail, Bombela Maintenance and Alstom BTSA.
Alstom Southern Africa’s new larger footprint positions us as a reliable growth partner for sustainable and inclusive transport solutions.
Alstom is fully committed to diversity, education and sustainable development. The company has successfully localised its supply chain – exceeding 65% local content for the Gibela/Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) contract.
- Alstom Ubunye is an African rail company with a history going back to 1957 (Previously known as Union Carriage and Wagon (UCW). In April 2016, Alstom acquired 51% shares in South African rail company CTLE (Commuter Transport & Locomotive Engineering) and renamed the company Alstom Ubunye.
- Gibela was established as a consortium between Alstom, Ubumbano Rail and New Africa Rail. In a contract signed in 2013, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) assigned Gibela the task to replace its ageing metro fleet with a modern service − delivering 600 modern commuter passenger trains into the South African rail network over the next 10 years. Fully black-empowered, Gibela is conscious of its role as a catalyst for economic development and skills development through its majority shareholder, Alstom. Gibela’s factory – also its corporate office – occupies a site covering more than 78 hectares at Dunnottar, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Read more on the Gibela Website
The impact of Alstom in South Africa
Read more“Our customers are at the heart of our strategy and we are committed to properly executing our contracts and delivering high quality products and services.”
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Modernisation of PRASA trains
Modernisation of PRASA Metrorail trains at Alstom Ubunye
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600 commuter trains for South Africa
One of the biggest rail projects for Alstom: contract awarded by Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to the Alstom-led joint-venture Gibela – to supply 600 X’Trapolis Mega passenger trains (3,600 coaches) over 10 years. It also includes the construction of a local manufacturing facility, technical support and spares supply over an 18-year period.
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Training
Training, maintenance and welding activity for PRASA at Alstom Ubunye
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Press ReleasesAlstom has supported over 9,000 jobs in South Africa, according to EY report
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Press ReleasesAlstom study demonstrates increase in urban rail brings concrete benefits to support Africa’s sustainable future
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Press ReleasesAlstom to produce locomotive car body shells in South Africa
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Press ReleasesAlstom appoints new CEO for Bombela Maintenance Company
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Press ReleasesAlstom to hire 7,500 talents worldwide in 2022 to build the future of sustainable mobility
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Press ReleasesA transformational step for Alstom: completion of the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation
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Press ReleasesAlstom Foundation to support 29 new projects around the world
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Press ReleasesEuropean Commission clears Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier Transportation
Working at Alstom in South Africa
At Alstom we are committed to creating an environment in which effective talent management and a ‘care for people’ attitude is at the heart of Alstom’s identity. We promote career development and internal mobility to provide our people with maximum opportunities for personal growth and self-fulfillment. We know that it’s essential for our Group’s long-term success. Our projects require highly skilled professionals in various areas and different functions. To contribute to the growth of our activities, Alstom is searching for motivated people. Alstom aims to reconcile preservation of the environment and support local communities, and therefore our employees are involved in the life of surrounding local communities whilst always remaining focus on the expectations of its partners and stakeholders.