NEW YORK — Alstom has signed a seven-year contract extension to continue to operate and maintain the AirTrain at New York’s JFK International Airport, the company announced.
The contract with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is worth approximately $518 million. Alstom designed and built the AirTrain system and has been operating and maintaining it since 2003, employing more than 230 workers.
The 8.1-mile, nine-station elevated Airtrain system connects the airport to the Long Island Rail Road’s Jamaica station and New York City Transit’s Howard Beach-JFK station, served by A trains. Alstom is responsible for 24-hour-a-day operation and maintenance of the 32-car automated railcar fleet, as station doors, power systems, signals, and related equipment.
“We are proud of our ongoing partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK International Airport,” Michael Keroullé, president of Alstom Americas, said in a press release. “Since 2003, our industry-leading airport system has safely and reliably transported millions of travelers and employees between terminals. As JFK’s partner of choice, Alstom is excited to support the modernization and expansion of AirTrain service at one of the world’s busiest airports.”
Said Teresa Rizzuto, general manager at JFK International Airport, “This long-standing collaboration goes beyond operational efficiency; the AirTrain plays a key role in reducing traffic congestion and enhancing connectivity for passengers. The Port Authority looks forward to continue working with Alstom on JFK AirTrain, a critical piece of JFK’s infrastructure, and one that also fosters sustainability, local job creation, and community development.”
More than 25 million passengers rode the AirTrain in 2024, an average of more than 68,000 per day.
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