Alstom has secured a seven-year contract extension to operate and maintain the AirTrain system at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK Airport) in New York.
The agreement, signed with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), is valued at approximately $518 million and includes an option for an additional three years.
Alstom has been responsible for the operation and maintenance of the JFK AirTrain, an automated people mover (APM) that provides a key link between airport terminals and New York City’s broader public transportation network.
In 2024, the AirTrain transported nearly 25 million passengers, averaging 68,000 riders daily. Alstom maintains the system’s 24/7 operation, delivering a reported availability rate of 98.56 perccent.
Under the renewed contract, Alstom will continue managing vehicle fleets, station infrastructure, power distribution, signalling systems, and other critical operations and maintenance functions.
The current fleet comprises 32 automated light metro vehicles (LRVs) operating in configurations of one to four cars, depending on demand.