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• Alstom has completed delivery of the final automated people mover (APM) vehicle from the base order to Denver International Airport (DEN) (flydenver.com) this week;
• The Innovia APM R vehicles deliver higher capacity, lighter car bodies, and up to 30% lower energy consumption compared to original models;
• The cars were manufactured and tested at Alstom’s global center for automated people movers in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania;
• Alstom has continuously operated and maintained DEN’s APM system since its opening in 1995.
With its new cars, DEN is able to increase system capacity and shorten intervals between trains as the airport continues to welcome more travelers.
The final vehicle is part of an initial order of 26 Innovia APM R cars designed to modernize the airport’s Automated Guideway Transit System (AGTS) fleet. The first Innovia APM R cars entered into service at DEN in 2024 and 24 vehicles are in service to date. Last year, DEN ordered an additional 19 cars, which will replace all 31 original vehicles and expand the fleet to 45 cars.
“These Innovia vehicles are an important part of Alstom’s commitment to the airport's future, enabling DEN to enhance its transit capabilities and accommodate increasing passenger demand.” said Michael Keroulle, CEO of Alstom Americas. “While this delivery completes the base order of vehicles, Alstom is continuing its work to support DEN’s vision of creating a modern and efficient airport transportation network.”
“DEN’s train to the concourses serves over 150,000 riders each day. As we continue to grow our operations, we are working diligently to ensure the airport can accommodate current and future passenger volume while maintaining these critical assets,” said Phil Washington, CEO of DEN.
With the introduction of the new Innovia APM R cars, DEN was able to increase system capacity by approximately 1,700 people per hour and reduce the time between arriving trains. In addition to moving more passengers at a time, the lightweight aluminum car bodies are assembled using recyclable materials and use a more efficient power supply that improves the airport’s energy consumption by more than 30%, reflecting DEN’s and Alstom’s shared commitment to sustainable mobility.
The vehicles were manufactured and tested at Alstom’s site in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. This state-of-the-art facility produces Innovia APMcars for airports, cities and destinations around the globe. The plant is integral to Alstom’s quality control and testing processes, ensuring each vehicle meets the highest standards of reliability and efficiency.
Alstom has continuously operated and maintained DEN’s Automated Guideway Transit System since its opening in 1995. In November 2024, Denver International Airport signed a new seven-year operations and maintenance contract with Alstom, covering the period from 2025 to 2032. The Alstom team at DEN includes 101 employees supporting 24/7 operations and maintenance.
Market leading for 50+ years, the driverless Innovia APM is an efficient transportation solution, specially designed to offer quick and convenient service for commuters between airport terminals, to and from airports or within cities. Alstom has supplied more than 30 automated people mover systems globally, currently operating in 13 of the world's busiest airports. In the United States, Alstom is the number one provider and operator of airport people movers.
As the leading rolling stock and rail services provider in the U.S., Alstom has delivered more than 12,000 new or renovated vehicles for domestic rail agencies and airports, including those in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Boston, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Atlanta, and New Jersey, and delivered the first high-speed trains made in America. Alstom is also the number one private rail operator in the country, serving more than 20 rail and airport customers and moving millions of passengers daily.
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About Alstom
Alstom (alstom.com) commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 86,000 people from 184 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. Listed in France, Alstom generated sales of €18.5 billion for the fiscal year ending on 31 March 2025.
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