The group will build 316 M-9A cars for the Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road lines, the latter being the busiest line in North America. Production will begin in the next few years, with the first carriages expected in 2029, entry into service scheduled for 2030, and full delivery spread out until 2032.

This order is part of a major plan to modernize the New York network. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has allocated a budget of €9.26bn to renew its fleet.

This is a strategic victory for Alstom, which is consolidating its expertise in large-scale projects and its ability to meet the challenges of sustainable mobility. The group is already well established in the United States, employing 4,500 people in 19 states and operating 45 industrial sites. Its long-standing presence has earned it the trust of local authorities, including at airports, where it manages several transport systems.

This success in New York comes on top of recent contracts won in France, such as the commissioning of the new-generation RER trains in December and an order for 96 additional trains in the Paris region.

Alstom is thus positioning itself as a key player in "smart cities," or simply modern metropolises, concerned with efficiency and ecology. This momentum could help it win other major contracts, such as the US high-speed rail project, Joe Biden's flagship promise for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Although priority will be given to local companies for this project, Alstom is still well placed to offer a 100% US-made high-speed train.