Alstom closes work in Görlitz: 700 jobs in danger! What now?

Alstom closes work in Görlitz: 700 jobs in danger! What now?

The latest developments in German industry throw a shadow on the future of the Alstom plant in Görlitz. The French Zugbauer decided to close his work in this city by the end of March 2026. This company, which is known for its important role in rail vehicle production, will shift the production of shell construction work to Eastern Europe. This means that there are around 700 jobs in Saxony on the brink, a fate that affects the employees and the region.

Alstom's decision is part of a more comprehensive restructuring that also affects other locations in Germany. The group plans to optimize the production capacities and to focus more on certain business areas. Among other things, the works in Henningsdorf, Kassel and Mannheim should be affected by the changes. Details on closure in Görlitz were announced in an internal statement that was aimed at the employee representative.

planned restructuring and their effects

in Görlitz, where trains have been manufactured for 175 years, discussions are already underway with a potential industrial partner who may be able to show a commitment at the location. The aim of such negotiations would be to offer employees a sustainable perspective. These developments are part of the demand for a new strategic orientation of the company, which has been discussed for a long time. Alstom has emphasized that the production of double -decker cars for Israel continues to be an important product volume.

René Straube, the chairman of the overall works council, commented concerns about the quality of the products that could suffer from these relocations. "I find it incredibly tragic," he commented on the company's decision. It is feared that relocation abroad could not only affect jobs but also qualities. There are also profound changes in the agenda at the other affected locations.

in Henningsdorf plans to set the construction of new vehicles and instead shift the ongoing projects according to Bautzen and Salzgitter. The location should concentrate on the areas of digitization and service in the future, with the focus on maintenance and repair work. In Mannheim, a focus is on digital solutions, while parts of the development work are to be shifted to France. Kassel, on the other hand, remains as a production location.

remains uncertain how the employees concerned will react to the news and what specific measures will take to fill the resulting gaps. The restructuring represent a central point in Alstom's long -term strategy and show how the market for transport solutions is changing on behalf of the company.

For a deeper perspective on the current situation in Görlitz and the upcoming changes at Alstom, further information to be found here .