Bombardier Awarded Contract to Design, Build, Operate and Maintain an INNOVIA Automated People Mover System in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
New passenger terminal at the prestigious King Abdulaziz International Airport
to be served by Bombardier's latest INNOVIA APM 300 technology
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - May 16, 2011) - Bombardier Transportation has
signed a contract with Saudi Arabian construction company, Saudi Binladin Group,
to design, build, operate and maintain a BOMBARDIER INNOVIA APM 300 automated
people mover system for the King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA)
Development Project in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The total value of the
contract is $96 million US (68 million euro).
Saudi Binladin Group is the contractor responsible for the design and
construction of the KAIA Development Project and was awarded its contract by the
Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in 2011. KAIA is
expanding its existing passenger facilities with an additional Passenger
Terminal Building to meet the requirements of rising passenger volumes. The new
INNOVIA APM 300 system will serve as the backbone for the smooth transportation
of passengers between terminal areas at KAIA. Completion of the system is
scheduled for the start of 2014.
Bombardier's recently established wholly-owned subsidiary in Saudi Arabia will
act as subcontractor to Saudi Binladin Group, leading the project to design and
supply all of the system-wide Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) elements for the
1.5 kilometre, dual guideway automated people mover (APM) system, including 10
INNOVIA APM 300 cars with BOMBARDIER CITYFLO 650 automatic train control
technology for driverless operation as well as providing project management,
systems engineering and integration, testing and commissioning. In addition,
Bombardier will provide operation and maintenance services for four years
followed by a two-year discretionary option to extend to 2020. Much of the
technology will be supplied from Bombardier's facility in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, USA.
Serge Van Themsche, Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa & Brazil,
Systems division of Bombardier Transportation, said: "We are honoured to add the
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to our list of prestigious
airports served by a Bombardier INNOVIA transit system. Our new generation
INNOVIA APM 300 system will delight airport passengers with its sleek design and
exceptional ride quality, and support the airport operator with its highly
reliable service." He added: "Our second contract in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
confirms our commitment to build local skill to help realize Saudi Arabia's
ambitious urban transport aspirations."
About INNOVIA APM 300
This new generation APM offers increased passenger capacity in a state-of-the-
art lightweight and recyclable aluminum carbody, higher top speed up to 80 km/h
while meeting ever increasing industry standards for safety and sustainability.
The sleek, aerodynamic vehicle can operate in coupled trains of up to six cars
and with many options for interior and exterior finishes including several
modular end caps. The APM's advanced suspension and guidance system reduce noise
and vibration to achieve exceptional ride quality. The propulsion system allows
the vehicles to operate at speeds up to 80 km/h. When paired with the CITYFLO
650 automatic train control (ATC) system - an innovative communications-based
ATC technology - the INNOVIA APM 300 system can achieve shorter headways and
highly efficient operations. The new INNOVIA APM 300 driverless system
incorporates Bombardier's many successful years of reliable experience in
automated transit operations in some of the world's busiest airports and urban
environments.
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, 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 January 31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, 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 or follow us
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