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Alstom, headquartered in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, is a global leader in rail transport and sustainable mobility solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and services a comprehensive range of rolling stock, including high-speed trains, metros, trams, and locomotives. Beyond rolling stock, Alstom provides signaling systems, turnkey solutions, and digital mobility services, enhancing the efficiency and safety of rail operations worldwide. With operations in over 60 countries and a workforce exceeding 80,000 employees, Alstom is committed to innovation and sustainability, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of transportation and promote green mobility. The company's portfolio includes renowned products like the Avelia high-speed trains and Citadis trams, which are integral to urban transit systems globally.
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ALSTOM'S ERTMS/ETCS TECHNOLOGY FOR THE NEW AVE MADRID - BURGOS LINE

With more than 650 engineers in Spain for the development of signalling solutions, Alstom footprint in the country for signalling includes two centres of excellence and test laboratories in Madrid, as well as project centres in Leon, Sitges and Malaga. From its facilities in Spain, Alstom develops and supplies signalling and digital mobility solutions for more than 20 countries.

Who drives the driverless train?

There are several intelligent systems that enable a metro to operate without a driver. Sensors and components on the metro communicate with digital objects on the ground like balises as they pass them by. As the metro travels along its route, these systems communicate back and forth with each other continually to ensure that everything is going smoothly.

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