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CAF

your partner in sustainable mobility

We are CAF, a leading railcar manufacturer in the transit industry, delivering innovative and sustainable transit solutions to cities and municipalities across North America. Our trains provide riders with smooth, comfortable, and safe journeys, while supporting the mobility goals of several satisfied transit agencies.

Leaders in Urban Transport. Close to you.

Innovative technology: the way to progress

We produce award-winning vehicles like the URBOS 100 streetcars, the first 100% low-floor models in North America.

Our state-of-the-art Elmira, NY, plant is where we manufacture light rail vehicles, streetcars and coaches. This facility also houses Engineering, Testing, Quality, Safety, Purchasing, and other departments, while the company’s corporate office is located in Washington, DC.

In addition to our innovative manufacturing capabilities, CAF is committed to inclusion, actively engaging Minority-owned, Woman-owned, Small, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MWSDBEs) in our projects.

We invite MWSDBEs interested in partnering with us on U.S. railcar projects to contact us at dbe@cafusa.com.

CAF seeks qualified DBEs and SBEs which can provide the following materials / perform the following work for railcar manufacturing: sheet metalwork, machining, welding, stamping, cabling, adhesives, decalcomania & labels, steel plates, floor panels, paint, insulation, side skirts & roof shrouds, seats, pantographs, propulsion equipment, traction motors, high speed circuit breakers, master controller, propulsion wiring, propulsion gear boxes, auxiliary converter & battery charger, electrical panels & wiring for auxiliaries, floor covering, interior lining etc.

All MWSDBE firms must meet CAF’s supplier standards and SBA size standards. DBEs must possess current DBE certification from a UCP-authorized agency.

Our figures

+60

Countries

+22000

Cars delivered

+2600

Cars modernized

+3500

Electric and hydrogen buses in operation

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