Bombardier Hosts First International FLEXX Bogie Operator Forum
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Forum will help Bombardier shape the future of its BOMBARDIER FLEXX bogies
portfolio in close cooperation with rail operators
* Latest bogie innovations showcased to international customers
Berlin, July 13, 2012 - Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation held
the first FLEXX Bogie Operator Forum at its global Centre of Excellence for
Bogies[1] in Crespin, France. During this technical seminar, more than 20
customers from seven countries exchanged their experiences and gave valuable
feedback on the operational performances of FLEXX bogies. They also clearly
defined their needs and expectations for the evolution of future FLEXX bogies.
During the workshops, participants brainstormed on how new technologies could
make Bombardier's bogies even more reliable and easier to maintain. Bombardier
presented its FLEXX Compact bogies for the Regio 2N trains for the French
Regions and its centre for developing FLEXX Tronic technologies.
The FLEXX bogie portfolio is the world's most comprehensive one: it covers the
entire range of railway vehicles from metros, trams, high speed trains to heavy
haul locomotives. The latest groundbreaking innovations showcased at the event
included the FLEXX Tronic WAKO system for BOMBARDIER TWINDEXX double-deck
intercity trains and the FLEXX Urban 3000 bogie for state-of-the-art BOMBARDIER
FLEXITY 2 low-floor trams.
Bombardier's FLEXX Tronic WAKO technology shortens journey times and heightens
passenger comfort by compensating the roll movement of trains travelling on
curved tracks. This smoother ride allows trains to travel through curves up to
15 per cent faster than with conventional bogies.
Energy efficiency is at the heart of the FLEXX Eco bogie. Its extremely compact
and lightweight design reduces total bogie mass by 30 per cent compared to
similar bogies. This proven technology has already served for 1.5 billion km
under Voyager, Meridian and BOMBARDIER TURBOSTAR trains in the UK and has been
chosen for Germany's new ICx very high speed trains.
"Operators expect ever more safe, reliable and cost effective products," said
Bart Vantorre, President of Bombardier Transportation's Bogies business unit.
"They expect excellent maintainability, reduced lifecycle costs and high
reliability. The market is changing and certification and homologation processes
are becoming more stringent. The forum's open and fruitful discussions have
given us new insights into our clients' present and future needs to help us meet
these challenges fully."
Operators around the world are looking for sustainable, environmentally friendly
transport solutions as urban populations grow and congestion and pollution
increase. Rail transport also needs to address passengers' need for comfort and
speed in order to offer a viable alternative to road networks.
Vantorre added: "Bombardier continues to innovate to solve these global
transport issues in close cooperation with our customers. We are committed to
leading the way in the evolution of mobility."
"Crespin was the perfect place to launch the Bogie Operator Forum," said Jean
Bergé, President of Bombardier Transportation France. "Our site in northern
France is the country's leading industrial rail site employing about 2,000
people, including 500 engineers and technicians. The Centre of Excellence for
Bogies plays a central role at the site, where the Francilien commuter train and
regional trains like the Regio 2N are designed, built and tested all under one
roof."
More than 200 specialist bogie engineers innovate and design state of the art
bogies at Bombardier sites around the world. The company is currently investing
8 million euro in setting up a new Bogie Technical Centre to boost its global
reputation for quality, innovation and performance. The new site in Siegen,
Germany, will combine a test and validation centre with a business unit hub. The
Centre of Excellence in Crespin has a production capacity of 1,500 bogies per
year.
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 very diverse customer base with products or services in more than 60
countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking
far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by
answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation
everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make
us a global leader in transportation.
Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability
World and North America indexes.
In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, we posted revenues of $18.3 billion
USD. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on
Twitter (at)Bombardier.
Note to Editors
For news releases, related material and photos, visit our media centre at
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BOMBARDIER, FLEXX, WAKO, TWINDEXX, FLEXITY, TURBOSTAR and ECO4 are trademarks of
Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
Regio 2N is a trademark of the Association des Régions de France.
FOR INFORMATION
Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9794 2223
John Ince, john.ince(at)au.transport.bombardier.com
Benelux, Middle East and North Africa: +49 30 98607 1141
Janet Olthof, janet.olthof(at)de.transport.bombardier.com
Canada: +1 450 441 3007
Marc Laforge, marc.laforge(at)ca.transport.bombardier.com
China: +86 10 8517 2268
Flora Long, flora.long(at)cn.transport.bombardier.com
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Central and Eastern Europe: +49 30 98607 1134
Immo von Fallois, immo.von_fallois(at)de.transport.bombardier.com
France: +33 6 07 78 95 38
Anne Froger, anne.froger(at)fr.transport.bombardier.com
India: +91 7 838 660 093
Harsh Mehta, harsh.mehta(at)in.transport.bombardier.com
Mexico: +1 450 441 3007
Marc-Andre Lefebvre, marc-andre.lefebvre(at)ca.transport.bombardier.com
Nordic and Baltic Countries: +46 10 852 5213
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South East Asia: +65 6478 6235
Evon Lam, evon.lam(at)sg.transport.bombardier.com
Southern Europe and South America: +35 1 919 693 728
Luis Ramos, luis.ramos(at)pt.transport.bombardier.com
UK: +44 142 353 8699
Jeanette Bowden, jeanette(at)networkpr.co.uk
USA: +1 450 441 3007
Maryanne Roberts, maryanne.roberts(at)us.transport.bombardier.com
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