Alstom wins Ferromex contract in Mexico
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefAlstom has been awarded a contract by Ferromex to provide maintenance for 219 freight locomotives for a five year period.
Alstom said on Jan. 9 that the locomotives will be maintained at Ferromex depots located in Torreon, Chihuahua and Guadalajara. Mexico and the project is expected to generate 150 direct jobs.
The services include the application of CBM3 technologies, oil and vibration analyses. Alstom expects the implementation of remote monitoring, asset support and predictive analytics solutions to reduce operational costs.
“We are honored that Ferromex, for whom we are maintaining more than half of its locomotives, is renewing its trust in Alstom’s services. This award also illustrates Alstom’s commitment to support Mexico’s mobility projects for more efficient, more reliable, more sustainable transport network“declared Rodelmar Ocampo, Managing Director of Alstom Mexico.
