Alstom Delivers the First Batch of 29 Innovia APM Replacement Trains to Atlanta Airport

In the wave of operational upgrades of global aviation hubs, Alstom has presented a "hardcore gift" to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the United States. Recently, Alstom has officially delivered the first batch of 29 Innovia APM R automatic passenger rapid transit trains to this world's busiest airport. This marks a crucial step in Alstom's largest APM vehicle replacement project in history and injects new impetus for Atlanta Airport to cope with the increasing passenger flow pressure.

The total contract value of this delivery amounts to as high as $87 million, making it the second-largest APM project of Alstom in the Americas region. It is worth noting that this is the third time that Atlanta Airport has purchased the Innovia series of models. Up to now, the cumulative order quantity of the airport has climbed to 63 trains, fully demonstrating its trust and recognition of the Innovia series of models.

The new-generation Innovia APM R train can be hailed as a "crystallization of wisdom and strength". It adopts a lightweight aluminum alloy body, which not only reduces the vehicle weight but also significantly enhances the safety and durability of the train. In terms of passenger capacity, each train can accommodate up to 900 people, fully meeting the transportation needs of large passenger flows at the airport. In terms of technical improvements, Alstom has significantly reduced the risk of operational failures through in-depth system optimization, providing a solid guarantee for the stable operation of the airport. Compared with the previous generation models, the new train has achieved a major breakthrough in energy efficiency performance. Meanwhile, its operating speed has also been increased, achieving a perfect balance between environmental protection and efficiency. In addition, this train strictly adheres to the highest industry safety and sustainability standards, reaching the extreme in both passenger safety and the concept of green development.

These advanced trains were all manufactured at Alstom's core manufacturing base in North America, the West Mifflin factory in Pennsylvania. This factory is of great strength and has provided APM systems for 15 airports across the United States. Its APM systems are operating stably in 13 of the world's busiest airports, with more than 30 sets of systems deployed globally, having accumulated rich manufacturing and service experience.

In 2024, Atlanta Airport had a passenger throughput of as high as 108 million people, firmly securing its position as the world's busiest airport. Currently, the airport is vigorously promoting the extension project of the "Plane Train" rapid transit line to deal with the continuously growing passenger flow. The newly added APM trains will significantly increase the system's transportation capacity, further optimize the connection efficiency of multimodal transportation, and make the transfer experience of passengers within the airport more convenient and smooth. In addition, Alstom will provide round-the-clock operation and maintenance services, fully ensuring that the fleet availability rate reaches 99.5%, and escorting the efficient operation of the airport.