CAF Reichshoffen
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rolling stock manufacturing |
| Predecessor | De Dietrich Ferroviaire (DDF) |
| Founded | 1684 |
| Headquarters | Reichshoffen , France |
Area served | France |
| Products | Rolling stock, including Régiolis regional trains and hydrogen-powered trains |
| Owner | CAF France |
CAF Reichshoffen, previously known as De Dietrich Ferroviaire (DDF), is a French rolling stock manufacturer operated by CAF France and located in Reichshoffen, France. The company traces its roots back to the historic De Dietrich group, which was founded in 1684.
Origins
DDF was responsible for producing carriages used on the Enterprise route connecting Dublin and Belfast. Additionally, it participated in the consortium that developed rolling stock for the Eurostar service operating between London, Paris, and Brussels.
During the 1990s, a majority share of DDF was acquired by Alstom, leading to its rebranding as Alstom DDF.
Acquisition by Alstom
Under Alstom ownership, the Reichshoffen facility manufactures Régiolis regional trains, part of the Alstom Coradia family. The plant has also been designated to produce hydrogen-powered trains intended for France's Grand Est region.
In July 2020, Alstom declared its intention to sell the Reichshoffen site to CAF as a condition for acquiring Bombardier Transportation. This transaction was finalized, resulting in CAF assuming control of the factory along with two train models.