Core Insights - Alstom plans to recruit nearly 120 new manufacturing employees at its Plattsburgh, New York facility to meet increased demand for rail cars, specifically for a contract to produce 374 commuter rail cars for NJ Transit [1][2] Group 1: Workforce Expansion - The recruitment will focus on individuals with skills in assembly, crane operations, welding, and industrial painting [1] - Currently, the Plattsburgh plant employs about 350 people, contributing to Alstom's global workforce of over 86,000 [2] Group 2: Production History and Contracts - Alstom has been operating in the Adirondack region since 1995, producing 4,000 cars for the New York City subway and over 1,000 for the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit [3] - The company recently began producing ten additional trains for Transport for London's Elizabeth line at its facility in Derby, UK [3] - A £220.5 million ($293.9 million) contract for new Class 345 Aventra electric multiple units involves nearly 40 British companies and supports over 1,000 jobs [4]