ALSTOM SA

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Alstom SA is a French multinational rail transport manufacturer that participated in the Jerusalem Light Rail (JLR) project, which partially operates in the occupied West Bank. These transit lines connect Israeli settlements to one another and to Jerusalem. The situation in Jerusalem—marked by the annexation of East Jerusalem, the development of settlements, and the displacement of its Palestinian population—raises significant issues regarding international law. The existing tramway line and its planned extensions aim to connect West Jerusalem to Israeli settlements established in East Jerusalem, thereby facilitating the development of these communities. In 2019, under public and legal pressure, the French companies Alstom and Systra announced their withdrawal from a new tender for the expansion of the Jerusalem Light Rail, despite heaving previously participated in the construction of its infrastructure since its inception. Egis also announced a partial withdrawal at the time but soon returned to operations. However, Alstom has been participating in Tel Aviv’s Green Line light rail system since 2022. Alstom’s responsibilities include the design, engineering, supply, integration, testing, and commissioning of the railway system. This includes tracks, electrification, power supply, signaling, communication systems, and the supply of 98 Citadis X05 trams . ---- Listed on Euronext Paris (ALO), Alstom SA is backed by leading sovereign wealth funds, most notably NBIM and CDPQ .