Rail supplier news from RailWorks, STV and Alstom

RailWorks Corp. has named Jim Sabin as president and CEO, as well as a member of the company's board. Most recently, Sabin served as chief operating officer at energy infrastructure company ENFRA. Sabin's appointment ushers in a new growth phase for the company, said RailWorks Chairman Brian Ferraioli in a press release. “With a proven record for scaling businesses and driving operational excellence, Jim is the right leader to accelerate our strategic priorities," Ferraioli said. "We thank outgoing CEO Kevin Riddett for his contributions and are confident RailWorks will continue to strengthen its position as the leading partner in rail infrastructure, driving value for stakeholders and capitalizing on opportunities ahead in this market.”

STV Inc. announced Amtrak has selected the firm to provide comprehensive design services for upgrades at the Ivy City Yard in Washington, D.C. As part of a Clark-Herzog design-build team, STV will serve as the lead designer for the $480 million upgrade at the yard, where Northeast Regional and Acela trains undergo routine servicing, inspections and repairs. The yard also serves Maryland Area Rail Commuter and Virginia Railway Express commuter trains. STV will perform design management, design quality management, structural, site/civil, geotechnical, electrical, communications, fire alarm, utilities and industrial engineering and architectural design. The firm will also provide design services during construction, offering ongoing support to resolve design challenges and streamline the processing of submittal reviews and requests for information, according to an STV press release. 

Alstom has chosen Martin Sion as the group’s new CEO, effective April 1, 2026. Sion will succeed Henri Poupart-Lafarge, who announced in May his decision not to seek a another term as CEO. Poupart-Lafarge has held the role since February 2016. Sion has been a member of ArianeGroup’s board since 2020 and became the company’s CEO in 2023.