‘Our strategy is to accelerate local development’

FRANCE’S ALSTOM is a strategic partner for Indian Railways, involved in a variety of projects that support India’s rail modernisation.

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It leverages a comprehensive suite of digital technologies, including AI, IoT, big data analytics, digital twins, and virtual reality, to optimise railway operations, enhance maintenance, and improve passenger experience. In this interview, Olivier Loison, MD, Alstom India, speaks to Sudhir Chowdhary on how the train maker is powering India’s rail revolution through innovation, localisation and smart infrastructure. Excerpts:

How is Alstom modernising India’s rail network?

We are driving the rail network modernisation through advanced manufacturing, maintenance, and signalling technology across urban, regional, and mainline sectors. In urban mobility, Alstom supplies rolling stock, signaling, and maintenance to nearly all metro projects, including Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru among others. We are committed to supporting newer cities such as Bhubaneshwar, Patna, Nashik, and Visakhapatnam.