Bombardier Sifang Awarded Fourth Contract for 40 Additional CRH1 High-Speed Trains in China
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
The new version of the CRH1 incorporates new features, further improving
passenger comfort
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - July 16, 2010) - Bombardier Transportation
announced today that its Chinese joint venture, Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao)
Transportation Ltd. (BST), has received an order for 40 additional CRH1
high-speed trainsets from the Chinese Ministry of Railways (MOR) valued at
approximately 5.2 billion CNY (591 million euros,$761 million US)(1).
Bombardier's share of the contract is valued at approximately 2.5 billion CNY
(289 million euros, $373 million US)(1). BST is a joint venture between
Bombardier and CSR Sifang Rolling Stock Co., Ltd.
Each of the new trainsets, consisting of 8 cars can carry a total of 604
passengers with a maximum speed of 250 km/h. Deliveries of the additional cars
will begin in September 2010 and will be completed by the end of May 2011. With
this additional order, a total of 1280 CRH1 cars for operational speed up to
250km/h have been ordered from Bombardier Sifang in China so far.
This order complements the largest single order for rail passenger cars placed
at one time in Chinese rail history and corroborates the success of the CRH1 -
also member of the BOMBARDIER ZEFIRO high and very high-speed family. Amongst
other additional features, the new CRH1 trains have been enhanced with a
dedicated VIP car incorporating 1st class seating.
Stephane Rambaud Measson, President, Passengers Division, Bombardier
Transportation commented : "This contract further demonstrates the high levels
of confidence the Chinese Ministry of Railways places in Bombardier and BST. The
company's technological expertise and proven capabilities in the international
rail industry will go a long way in our endeavor to build a strong local
industry in China, which is already well on its way to successful completion of
our present orders."
Jianwei Zhang, President and Chief Country Representative, Bombardier China,
further confirmed Bombardier's commitment to the market in China. He said: "The
Chinese market represents a tremendous opportunity to us where we have been able
to succeed by offering innovative and highly reliable products as well as by
establishing local roots. Today, Bombardier holds a top level presence in this
exciting market and we are committed to continue supporting our customers in
China".
Bombardier in China
Including its three joint ventures, Bombardier currently employs over 4,000
people in China. In addition to its rail transportation operations, Bombardier
is also one of the major suppliers to the Chinese regional aircraft market with
an installed base of more than 30 aircraft in operation with six airlines. It is
the top-ranked supplier of business aircraft to China as well. Bombardier's
longstanding business relationship with China began 50 years ago. A detailed
overview of Bombardier's presence in China is available at :
www.cn.bombardier.com
Bombardier Recent Rail Contracts in China
Other recent contracts awarded to Bombardier and its Chinese partners:
-- ERTMS Level2 onboard automatic train protection signalling equipment for
66 WuGuang cabs (January 2010)
-- 246 metro cars for Shanghai Metro Line 12 (December 2009)
-- 80 ZEFIRO 380 very high speed trains for the Ministry of Railways
(September 2009)
-- 40 high-speed, electric trains for the Ministry of Railways (October
2007)
-- Signalling system for high-speed rail line between Wuhan and Guangzhou
(August 2007)
-- Automated People Mover System for the City of Guangzhou (May 2007)
-- 192 metro cars and propulsion and controls equipment for Shanghai Metro
Line 7 to Shanghai Shentong Co. (May 2007)
-- 500 electric freight locomotives for the Ministry of Railways (February
2007)
-- 306 metro cars and BOMBARDIER MITRAC propulsion and controls equipment
for Shanghai Metro Line 9 (November 2006)
-- MITRAC propulsion and controls equipment for 192 cars on Beijing Metro
Line 4 (July 2006)
-- 40 automated rail cars for Beijing Capital International Airport Link
(March 2006)
-- 361 high altitude cars for Ministry of Railways to be used on Tibet line
(February 2005)
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 Jan. 31, 2010, were $19.4 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
(1) Total amount stated includes Chinese VAT; Bombardier's share stated excludes
Chinese VAT
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