Alstom DDF
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Railway rolling stock manufacturing |
| Predecessor | De Dietrich Ferroviaire (DDF) |
| Founded | 1848 |
| Headquarters | Reichshoffen , France |
| Products | Railway rolling stock (carriages, regional trains, hydrogen-powered trains) |
| Owner | CAF France |
CAF Reichshoffen, previously known as De Dietrich Ferroviaire (DDF), is a French manufacturer specializing in railway rolling stock and is currently operated by CAF France, with its headquarters located in Reichshoffen, France. The company traces its roots back to a division of the De Dietrich group, which was founded in 1684.
Origins
DDF was responsible for constructing carriages used in the Enterprise service connecting Dublin and Belfast. Additionally, it participated as part of the consortium that developed rolling stock for the Eurostar service operating between London, Paris, and Brussels.
During the 1990s, Alstom acquired a controlling stake in DDF, subsequently rebranding the company as Alstom DDF.
Acquisition by Alstom
Under Alstom’s ownership, Alstom DDF produced the Régiolis regional trains, which belong to the Alstom Coradia series. The factory in Reichshoffen also engages in manufacturing hydrogen-powered trains intended for France’s Grand Est region.
In July 2020, Alstom revealed its intention to divest the Reichshoffen facility to CAF as part of completing its takeover of Bombardier Transportation. The transfer of ownership for Alstom’s Reichshoffen plant along with two train models was finalized by CAF in 2024.