In the world of urban infrastructure, revolutions rarely announce themselves. They do not come with fireworks or press conferences. More often, they arrive quietly, tucked inside a control cabinet, humming beneath the floor of a train, or embedded in a line of code that changes everything.
That is what makes Alstom’s Urbalis Fluence so intriguing. It does not look like a revolution. But it might be one.
Valérie Lefebvre is Vice President of Urban Signalling at Alstom, where she helps cities keep their metros resilient, available, and ready for the future. Her work may be behind the scenes, but it touches millions of daily journeys—ensuring trains run on time, systems stay secure, and public transport keeps pace with growing urban life. She is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, working to elevate women in technical leadership across the mobility sector.
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