Alstom Finalizes Divestment of Rail Assets to CAF
The company completed the transfer of production and platform assets following its 2021 acquisition of Bombardier Transportation.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Transportation
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Alstom concluded the divestment of its Coradia Polyvalent and Talent 3 rail platforms to CAF in August 2022. The agreement also included the transfer of the Reichshoffen production site in France.
Why it matters
The divestment was a regulatory requirement for Alstom to secure clearance for its 2021 takeover of Bombardier Transportation. This move allows CAF to expand its manufacturing and engineering footprint in Europe.
The divestment involved the transfer of more than 700 employees at the Reichshoffen production site to CAF. This transition includes the full integration of the Coradia Polyvalent platform and the Talent 3 intellectual property.
The players
Alstom
Alstom is a global leader in the transport sector, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-speed trains, metros, and signaling systems.
CAF
CAF is an international rail manufacturer that provides comprehensive transport solutions, including rolling stock and railway infrastructure.
Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation was a major global manufacturer of rail vehicles and equipment before its acquisition by Alstom.
The details
CAF will take over the Reichshoffen facility and integrate the associated engineering teams and intellectual property from Alstom. The companies will coordinate at the Reichshoffen site to ensure all existing obligations for the Talent 3 platform are met.
Timeline
Alstom acquired Bombardier Transportation in 2021.
Alstom concluded its final divestments to CAF in August 2022.
Market Landscape
The divestment follows a pattern set by European Commission merger control regulations, which require companies to shed assets to preserve market competition. This move prevents consolidation from stifling innovation and competition within the regional rail manufacturing sector.
The transition of production sites and platforms like Coradia Polyvalent ensures that existing contracts and maintenance for these trains remain supported by CAF. Customers and public transit operators should expect the transfer to fulfill outstanding manufacturing obligations.
The takeaway
Divestment agreements allow major industry mergers to proceed while preventing a monopoly on specific manufacturing technologies. Companies acquiring these divested assets gain immediate access to established engineering talent and production infrastructure.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts, see the latest Transportation updates.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Railway Gazette International.
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