Post-Conference Tours

September 21, 2018

Alstom USA: For over 160 years, Alstom USA has provided mobility solutions to both private and public operators across the U.S., including the cities of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C. With global headquarters in France, Alstom USA Inc., develops, manufactures, and services railway systems and equipment such as metros, commuter trains, intercity trains, high speed trains, locomotives, wagons, and subsystems.  Alstom operates one of its largest overhaul and modernization facilities in North America just 1 hour south of Rochester.  Tour attendees will learn about Alstom’s infrastructure and programs to bring the latest technology to US metro cars.

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Tour Bus Leaves Double Tree on Jefferson Road for Alstom Hornell

Tour Bus Arrives at Alstom

Welcome, safety protocol, and overview of Hornell

1hr 15min plant tour, walking tour of some of the major programs highlighting key workflows in: overhaul, modernization, technology upgrades, and workforce development

Bus Travel from Alstom Transport to Castile Entrance to Letchworth State Park

Tour Letchworth State Park with Bus Guide, includes 30-minutes stop for lunch

Bus leaves Letchworth State Park

Bus arrives at DoubleTree Hotel

7:30 a.m.    Tour Bus Leaves Double Tree on Jefferson Road for Alstom Hornell

8:45 a.m.   Tour Bus Arrives at Alstom

9:00 a.m.   Welcome, safety protocol, and overview of Hornell

9:30 a.m.  1hr 15min plant tour, walking tour of some of the major programs highlighting key workflows in: overhaul, modernization, technology upgrades, and workforce development

10:45 a.m.  Bus Travel from Alstom Transport to Castile Entrance to Letchworth State Park

11:30 a.m.   Tour Letchworth State Park with Bus Guide, includes 30-minutes stop for lunch

1:30 p.m.    Bus leaves Letchworth State Park

2:06 p.m.   Bus arrives at DoubleTree Hotel

Letchworth State Park, renowned as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs–as high as 600 feet in some places–surrounded by lush forests.  Learn more.

Images: Scott Schild | sschild@nyup.com