Denver International Airport (DEN) is rolling out Alstom’s Innovia Automated People Mover (APM) trains to enhance capacity, efficiency and passenger comfort.
The Innovia APM 300R trains will shuttle passengers between the Terminal and Concourses A, B, and C at Denver International, which serves 77.8 million passengers annually.
Michael Keroullé, President of Alstom Americas, said:Alstom is proud to begin a new chapter in our 30-year relationship with Denver International Airport, and to be part of the story as DEN is one of the busiest airports in the world and continues to grow. This next generation of airport mobility will bring better service for riders and a reduced environmental impact for the surrounding community. Manufactured in the US, and specifically designed for the airport, these trains are built to provide service frequency, safety and comfort for travellers from around the world.
These modern trains are the first of their kind in North America, providing increased capacity with up to eight four-car trains operational simultaneously.
Their rollout will expand DEN’s APM fleet to 41 vehicles throughout 2024 to help the airport meet current and future demand, as well as accommodate maintenance schedules.
DEN CEO Phil Washington said:Today marks an important milestone, as our train to the concourses play a crucial role in the passenger experience at DEN. With 77.8 million annual passengers and millions more expected year over year, we know we need the most reliable, durable and efficient infrastructure and systems to ensure as seamless an experience as possible. Over the next 15-18 months, we will replace more than half of our entire fleet and look to expand the number of train cars that are running at any given time to better meet current and future demand.
The Innovia 300R APMs feature lightweight aluminium car bodies made from recyclable materials. They also use an efficient power supply that reduces the airport’s energy consumption by more than 30%.
