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Monte Circle Office Park
Building D, 1st Floor
20 Montecasino Boulevard
Fourways, Johannesburg
2191, South Africa
+27 (0) 108243100
Driving local growth of rail industry in Southern Africa
Alstom is not just a dependable local growth partner; we are a dynamic force driving the transformation of an inclusive and sustainable rail industry in Southern Africa. Through our unwavering commitment to localization, job creation, skills development, enterprise growth, and socio-economic advancement, we are shaping a brighter future for the region.
Our expanding footprint across Southern Africa encompasses a network of impactful entities, including the Gibela Rail joint venture (JV), Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa JV, Bombela Maintenance JV, Alstom Ubunye, and Alstom Tanzania. Together, we are not only making strides in the rail sector but are also paving the way for thriving communities and a robust economy.
Alstom is fully committed to diversity, education and sustainable development. The company has successfully localised its supply chain – exceeding 65% local content for the Gibela/Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) contract.
- Alstom Ubunyeis an African rail company with a history going back to 1957 (Previously known as Union Carriage and Wagon (UCW). In April 2016, Alstom acquired 51% shares in South African rail company CTLE (Commuter Transport & Locomotive Engineering) and renamed the company Alstom Ubunye.
- Gibela was established as a consortium between Alstom, Ubumbano Rail and New Africa Rail. In a contract signed in 2013, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) assigned Gibela the task to replace its ageing metro fleet with a modern service − delivering 600 modern commuter passenger trains into the South African rail network over the next 10 years. Fully black-empowered, Gibela is conscious of its role as a catalyst for economic development and skills development through its majority shareholder, Alstom. Gibela’s factory – also its corporate office – occupies a site covering more than 78 hectares at Dunnottar, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Read more on the Gibela Website
### The impact of Alstom in South Africa
### Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa
Through the Alstom Foundation, Alstom promotes economic development and social progress especially for communities in the vicinity of its operating locations. In August 2017 an agreement was signed between Alstom Ubunye and Esibonelwesihle Secondary School, based in Duduza, for the implementation of a project to upgrade and expand the school’s technical facilities.
The Alstom Foundation also opened a new culture facility in the Steenberg Pavilion at Steenberg High School on the outskirts of Cape Town in partnership with Musiquelaine SA. The Pavilion, funded by the Alstom Foundation, provides facilities for disadvantaged young South Africans to develop their musical talents and to effect a positive change in their lives.
“Our customers are at the heart of our strategy and we are committed to properly executing our contracts and delivering high quality products and services.”
Tristan le Masne
MD Alstom Southern Africa Cluster
- 2290 employees
- 4 joint ventures
- 600 X'Trapolis Mega trains 3600 coaches/cars
- 240 Traxx locomotives
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Alstom in South Africa
Alstom’s contribution to the local rail industry spans nearly a century going back to 1925 when the first electric locomotive was built for South Africa followed by production of the first electric multiple units (EMUs) in 1926.
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- Ubunye Manufacturing Facility, Services Centre, Operations and Joint-Venture site Alstom Ubunye manufactures and supplies electrical and mechanical components for urban trains. The site is well positioned to supply the Southern Africa passenger rail or locomotives market.
- Gibela Manufacturing Facility, Operations and Joint-Venture site Gibela manufactures modern commuter trains for the South African rail network. This 10-year rolling-stock fleet-renewal programme will elevate South Africa’s commuter rail as the transport mode of choice.
- Johannesburg Country HQ Country Head Office
- Nigel Manufacturing Facility and Joint-Venture site Nigel’s propulsion system manufacturing facility produces high-power traction converter systems as per the Traxx 3300 platform. They also simulate and test the complete harsh and threshold conditions of the locomotives.
- Gautrain depot Services Centre, Operations and Joint-Venture site The Gautrain maintenance depot is custom designed for the preventative, corrective and overall maintenance of South Africa’s flagship Gautrain (Electrostar) fleet. Various other core rail system services are provided from this centre.
- Boksburg Manufacturing Facility and Joint-Venture site In Boksburg, we manufacture car body shells for our electric Traxx Africa locomotives project.
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Modernisation of PRASA Metrorail trains at Alstom Ubunye
* ### Gibela
Gibela’s R51-billion contract with the South African government includes the manufacturing of 600 trains for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). The scope of the contract includes train maintenance, technical support and the manufacture and supply of spare parts.
On-going projects in South Africa
600 commuter trains for South Africa
One of the biggest rail projects for Alstom: contract awarded by Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to the Alstom-led joint-venture Gibela – to supply 600 X’Trapolis Mega passenger trains (3,600 coaches) over 10 years. It also includes the construction of a local manufacturing facility, technical support and spares supply over an 18-year period.
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Training, maintenance and welding activity for PRASA at Alstom Ubunye
* ### Traxx locomotives manufacturing
Delivering 240 Traxx locomotives for Transnet Freight Rail. Each locomotive is manufactured in South Africa, with final assembly taking place in Durban at Transnet Engineering’s facility. The factory in Nigel, Johannesburg, manufactures innovative Mitrac high-power propulsion equipment, while the car bodies are produced at our Boksburg manufacturing site, and the bogies are supplied by Transnet Engineering in Durban, KwaZulu Natal.
* ### Rolling stock components production
Alstom Ubunye currently has a major project to supply electrical and mechanical components to local train manufacturer, Gibela Rail. Components include end-under-frames, bogies, and bogie frames. The electrical components include electrical boxes such as the traction converter, static converter as well as the HV box. The site also makes looming products for the trains.
Latest news for South Africa
Press Releases 02 Apr 2025 ### Alstom appoints new chief executive officer for Alstom Ubunye in South Africa
Press Releases 28 Aug 2024 ### Investing in hope: Alstom Ubunye aids vulnerable residents at Vita Nova Centre in South Africa
Press Releases 27 Aug 2024 ### Alstom appoints new managing director for Southern Africa
Press Releases 10 May 2023 ### Emerging stronger, Alstom delivers good FY 2022/23 results in a growing Rail market
Press Releases 04 Apr 2023 ### Alstom Ubunye opens welding school for unemployed youth
Press Releases 28 Feb 2023 ### Alstom has supported over 9,000 jobs in South Africa, according to EY report
Press Releases 14 Nov 2022 ### Alstom study demonstrates increase in urban rail brings concrete benefits to support Africa’s sustainable future
Press Releases 13 Sep 2022 ### Alstom to produce locomotive car body shells in South Africa
Working at Alstom in South Africa
At Alstom we are committed to creating an environment in which effective talent management and a ‘care for people’ attitude is at the heart of Alstom’s identity. We promote career development and internal mobility to provide our people with maximum opportunities for personal growth and self-fulfillment. We know that it’s essential for our Group’s long-term success. Our projects require highly skilled professionals in various areas and different functions. To contribute to the growth of our activities, Alstom is searching for motivated people. Alstom aims to reconcile preservation of the environment and support local communities, and therefore our employees are involved in the life of surrounding local communities whilst always remaining focus on the expectations of its partners and stakeholders.
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