Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. Overview
Pro stress-test →CAF is a Spanish publicly listed company which manufactures railway vehicles and equipment and buses through its Solaris Bus & Coach subsidiary. The company is recognized for its contributions to sustainable mobility, particularly in the rail and zero-emission urban bus segments. CAF is a global leader in urban and interurban mobility, providing bespoke solutions across all phases from feasibility studies to commissioning and operational management.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →CAF operates manufacturing units in Spain, France, the US, Mexico and Brazil. In 2025, CAF secured a contract worth nearly €100 million with French municipalities for trams and trains, and the National Railway Company of Belgium announced a mega contract for fleet renewal by 2034 worth several billion euros. The company has established itself as a market leader through comprehensive turnkey mobility solutions and strategic international partnerships.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →CAF is the European leader in the zero-emission urban bus segment and a benchmark company in global accessible rail markets. Main competitors include Alstom (rail vehicles), Siemens Mobility, Stadler Rail, and Solaris (bus segment). CAF differentiates through its integrated turnkey solutions covering design, civil works, signaling, electrification, and operations—a competitive advantage in complex infrastructure projects.
Industry Context
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. operates in Rolling Stock Manufacturing / Sustainable Mobility Solutions.
Key facts
Founded: 1917 · Headquarters: Beasain, Spain · Employees: 17,000