Alstom has been awarded a contract to replace the existing Skyway automated people mover (APM) system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas.
Valued at approximately 380 million EUR (437 million USD); the contract will see the company provide both operations and maintenance services for 15 years, as well as a new Operations Control Center, upgraded Automatic Train Control and communications systems, 16 new Innovia APM R vehicles and modernised station doors across all terminals.
Alstom has been operating and maintaining the Skyway APM at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for two decades, using the original Innovia APM 100 vehicles
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Currently undergoing a multi-billion-dollar expansion to accommodate passenger growth; IAH expects the renewal of its Skyway system to reduce service disruptions, improve passenger flow between terminals and enhance the overall travel experience, with upgraded digital communications and monitoring systems planned to increase operational reliability.
Under the new contract; Alstom will construct a new Operations Control Center; upgrade to Urbalis automatic train control; install enhanced communication systems for improved reliability; deploy 16 new Innovia APM R vehicles; replace station doors at all terminals; and provide 15 years of operations and maintenance support.
Michael Keroullé, President of Alstom Americas, said:
Modernising Houston’s Skyway system is essential to meeting the needs of one of the fastest‑growing airports in the United States.
This next‑generation APM will deliver more reliable, seamless travel for millions of passengers every year. We are proud to continue our long partnership with IAH and to help shape the future of airport mobility together.
For the last two decades, Alstom has operated and maintained the Skyway APM at the airport, utilising original Innovia APM 100 vehicles.