Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently visited Alstom’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Savli, Vadodara, underscoring the growing global relevance of India’s railway manufacturing capabilities. The visit highlighted Indian Railways’ commitment to expanding its global export footprint under the ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ initiative.
During his visit, the minister praised Alstom’s client-focused approach and proposed collaborative training programs with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to further skill development. He also encouraged senior leadership from various railway production units to take part in learning visits to better understand international production standards.
Alstom’s Savli unit has been instrumental in the global rail supply chain. Since 2016, over 1,000 rail cars have been exported from India, including 450 metro coaches shipped to Australia for the Queensland Metro. The facility has also delivered more than 3,800 bogies to countries such as Germany, Egypt, Sweden, Australia, and Brazil, and supplied 4,000 flatpacks to Austria. Alstom’s Maneja unit, meanwhile, has exported over 5,000 propulsion systems worldwide.
Indian engineers are at the forefront of global railway projects, leading 27 international signalling operations and supporting over 40 others, with major contributions from Alstom’s Digital Experience Centre in Bangalore.
This momentum is part of India’s broader ambition to become a global railway export hub. Indian-made metro coaches have reached Australia and Canada, bogies have been exported to the UK, France, and Saudi Arabia, and locomotives are being supplied to Africa and South Asia. This not only strengthens India’s image as a trusted manufacturing partner but also boosts domestic employment and technological advancement.
Alstom continues to play a pivotal role in India’s rail transformation by offering next-gen, eco-friendly transport solutions. Its product suite—ranging from metros and high-speed trains to monorails and signalling systems—is aligned with global standards and sustainability goals.
Operating in over 60 countries and employing 80,000 people worldwide, Alstom leverages its design and innovation prowess to solve complex mobility challenges. In India, with six manufacturing units and four major engineering hubs, the company remains deeply integrated into both domestic and international rail ecosystems, driving the nation’s rail renaissance forward.
