Bombardier Receives Order from Transitio in Sweden for the Delivery of 11 Three-Car CONTESSA Trains
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The new trains are based on proven Bombardier design for high-level reliability
and comfort
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - December 23, 2009) - Bombardier Transportation
and AB Transitio have agreed on the delivery of 11 three-car BOMBARDIER CONTESSA
trains, valued at approximately 96 million euros ($137 million US). The
agreement includes an option for five additional trains. The new trains will be
leased by Swedish operators Lanstrafiken Kronoberg, Kalmar Lans Trafik and
Hallandstrafiken.
The new trains will run in the Oresund region and will be managed by local
traffic authorities co-operating in Oresund and Trafikstyrelsen in Denmark. The
total number of trains ordered by various customers in Sweden and Denmark is
111 (including this new order) of which 90 have been delivered and are in
service.
The CONTESSA trains are a vital part of everyday life for thousands of commuters
and are one of the key factors behind the successful integration of the
prosperous Oresund region.
The trains, which can reach a maximum speed of 180 km/h, are capable of crossing
the bridge between Denmark and Sweden despite the different rail infrastructures
used in both countries. The trains automatically shift signalling and power
systems when crossing the border thanks to a sophisticated dual system
integrated into the vehicles. It thus links the entire southern part of Sweden
to Denmark and the rest of Europe. Other features of the inter-regional train
include a middle-car design with a low floor and entrances giving easy access,
for example, to disabled passengers and passengers carrying heavy luggage.
Bo Fredriksson, Managing Director of AB Transitio said: "CONTESSA trains are
already part of our fleet and we are pleased to increase the number of CONTESSA
vehicles in order to respond to passenger growth in the Oresund traffic."
Commenting on the order, Stephane Rambaud-Measson, President Passengers
Division, Bombardier Transportation, said: "CONTESSA trains contribute to the
environmentally friendly passenger growth in the Oresund region and we are proud
that Transitio has again entrusted us to continue providing further capacity to
the region."
The vehicles and propulsion equipment will be designed by Bombardier in Sweden,
with the propulsion equipment being manufactured at Bombardier's production site
in Vasteras. The cars will be produced in Germany at Bombardier's Hennigsdorf
and Gorlitz production sites, while the bogies will be produced in Siegen.
About Bombardier Transportation
As the global leader in rail technology, Bombardier Transportation offers the
broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and
services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. BOMBARDIER ECO4
technologies - built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and
ecology - conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total
train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany
and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over
100,000 vehicles worldwide.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from
commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems
and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada.
Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2009, were $19.7 billion US, and
its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed
as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America
indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com
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About Transitio
AB Transitio is a publicly owned company procuring and managing trains for
Swedish public transport authorities, primarily for regional traffic. The group
of company owners includes the major part of all public transport authorities in
Sweden. The objective with the cooperation is to minimize costs for vehicle
supply.
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