Alstom Secures €800m Metrolinx Deal to Run Toronto Rail Services Until 2031

Toronto’s rail network will remain in Alstom’s hands for years to come as the company secures a major contract extension. The €800 million deal will see Alstom continue to operate and maintain key commuter and airport rail services until 2031.

Alstom has signed a contract renewal with Metrolinx, a provincial government agency in Ontario, Canada, to continue to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services to two of its divisions. The contract is for approximately 800 million euros ($1.3 billion CAD) and runs until 2031.

Alstom will continue to provide O&M services for the rail operations of GO Transit, the regional public transit service for the Greater Golden Horseshoe area of Ontario, and Union Pearson Express (UPX), a train service connecting Canada’s busiest airport to downtown Toronto. In 2024–2025, Alstom’s close to 1,300-person team managed 117,020 GO rail trips and 56,494 UP Express trips, with an on-time performance of over 97% on a mixed-use rail network.

"Whether its introducing new riders to transit during Toronto’s biggest special events, or helping ensure frequent riders have a reliable, high-quality experience every time, Alstom has been behind the scenes helping deliver for Metrolinx and its passengers," said Michael Keroullé, Alstom America’s President. "Our continued partnership with Metrolinx is a tribute to the excellence and experience of our local Services Team to ensure passengers needs are met safely and efficiently."

The expertise and dedication of the Alstom team contribute to a 95% retention rate of O&M contracts. This latest contract extension with Metrolinx consolidates Alstom’s position as the leading private provider of operations and maintenance services in North America.

"This renewed agreement with Alstom delivers on our government’s plan to protect Ontario by ensuring Ontario tax dollars continue to support Ontario workers," said the Honorable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation and government official responsible for Metrolinx. It will strengthen the operations and maintenance capacity needed to support a more reliable GO Transit network as service expands across the region.

Alstom’s Footprint in Canada

With over 5,000 employees in Canada, Alstom is the only rolling stock manufacturer in the country and provides a full suite of rolling stock, signalling solutions, and operations and maintenance services for major rail projects.

Alstom plays a central role in mobility projects across Ontario, including Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo and Ottawa, as well as in Vancouver, Edmonton, Montreal and the upcoming Quebec City project, reinforcing its position as a key player in Canadian rail transport.

Source: Alstom Press Release