When Emmanuel Boutard moved to Cork, it was more than a career step, it was a commitment to a city, a community and a transport network undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation. Emmanuel is Project Director for Alstom, a leading global company focused on innovative and sustainable rail solutions. He is overseeing Alstom’s work on one of the country’s most significant railway infrastructure upgrades; a €78.5 million signalling contract to treble the number of trains which can operate between