b'Partner News Spring 2022 41CorporateThe deal was logical in the UK as it was so complementary; Alstom was strong in signalling and infrastructure while Bombardier was strong in rolling stock.The combination has also created a very strong train maintenance business supporting around 67% of the UKs rail fleet.Supporting greener transport worldwide Alstom has strengthened its commitment to providing greener transport worldwide. It has ambitious transport decarbonisation plans and can offer electric, hydrogen and battery trains, as well as a leading electrification business.Its graduate scheme is designed to provide a succession of talented individuals to fill future business-critical roles and be seen as people who think differently and can add value to driving the company strategy. The graduates are given real work projects and are making a real difference to the business from day one, integrating into key projects such as Crossrail and HS2 and leading on topics such as sustainability. The scheme is accredited with various Institutions including the IET and graduates are encouraged to work towards external recognition and fully supported by mentors and industrial liaison officers. The company strives for operational and environmental excellence and bases its Duncan Boyer, a Services Graduate Enginer at Alstom. success on a diverse and entrepreneurial team. Alstoms graduate programmeA two-year structured programmeThe two-year structured graduate programme is designed to develop supports the way to greenerbusiness-ready individuals for the main functions and focuses on futureproofing Alstoms skill base, reducing the age profile and smarter mobility and increasing the diversity and inclusion of its workforce. Priority is given to the development of critical skills and competencies with a focus In January 2021, Alstom acquiredR&D capabilities and a complete portfolio ofon imparting complex soft skills such as Bombardier Transportation, strengtheningproducts and solutions. emotional intelligence and teaching others, its leadership in the growing sustainableall required for the future of work. mobility market by reaching a critical sizeIn the UK, Alstoms footprint now includes in all geographies and integrating furtherover 6,000 employees and large facilities inGraduates learn the complexity of solutions and assets to better serve itsDerby, Widnes, Crewe, Plymouth and Ilford.the business, including the language, customers worldwide.The new business is now the UKs largestunique processes, systems, markets and supplier to the rail sector; the leadingtechnologies etc, building talent for Alstom, The enlarged group employs 70,000 peopleprovider of rolling stock, train services andbut also to meet the needs of the rail worldwide in 70 countries, has unparalleledsignalling.industry.'