Alstom's Metropolis metro solutions address urban transit challenges
Alstom highlights its Metropolis metro solutions designed to manage mass transit challenges driven by changing populations and urbanization.
Urban transport systems face increasing pressure from global demographic shifts, including rapid urbanization and an aging population. Alstom is positioning its Metropolis metro solutions to address these demands by balancing standardization with customization.
By 2050, approximately 70% of the world's population is projected to live in urban areas, accompanied by a growing elderly demographic. This combination is expected to significantly increase the demand for mobility solutions, potentially tripling or quadrupling current needs. Consequently, urban transport operators are seeking efficient, reliable, and accessible solutions.
Alstom, a global leader in metro manufacturing with every fourth metro worldwide being an Alstom product, emphasizes that its Metropolis metros are engineered to keep cities functioning. These solutions integrate proven components with advanced technologies to enhance reliability, passenger comfort, and sustainability, adapting to diverse operational contexts.
The company points to its long-standing presence and expansion in the Indian market as an example. Alstom has delivered over 1,200 metro cars to various Indian cities since the early 2000s, with another 1,000 units currently being supplied. Alstom states that one in every three metro cars in India is manufactured by the company.