Bombardier Awarded Contract for the Supply of 125 BiLevel Cars to Metrolinx
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwired - Aug 2, 2016) - Note to editors: To view the
photo associated with this press release, please visit the following link:
http://media3.marketwire.com/docs/1064496.jpg
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that Metrolinx,
the Province of Ontario's regional transportation agency for the Greater Toronto
and Hamilton Area (GTHA), has exercised options for the purchase of an
additional 125 next-generation BOMBARDIER BiLevel commuter rail cars for service
with GO Transit in Toronto. This order is valued at $428 million CAD ($328
million US, 294 million euro). Production is scheduled to start in Thunder Bay
in Q2, 2018 and final delivery is expected in Q1, 2020.
"Bombardier is Thunder Bay's largest private sector employer. This investment,
the latest in a long series of investments by our government in mass transit
will help ensure that a significant workforce remains at Bombardier contributing
greatly to the economy of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario," said Bill
Mauro, MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan.
"This is exciting news for Bombardier and our region," said Michael Gravelle,
MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North. "Investments like this, will create jobs and
keep people right here in Thunder Bay working and our community strong for years
to come."
The BiLevel coach is the most popular double-deck commuter rail car in North
America with over 1,300 currently in operation, or on order with, transit
authorities in 14 metropolitan regions across Canada and the United States.
These newest generation cars feature upgrades to door and air conditioning
systems, increases in energy efficiency, and enhancements to amenities that make
the passenger experience even better. This order for additional BiLevel cars
will support GO Transit's overall service expansion plan to meet ridership
growth.
Every day, close to 1.5 million Ontarians rely on Bombardier rail vehicles to
make their daily commute on the Toronto subway, streetcar systems or GO Transit
commuter trains. To help rail transit agencies maximize the utilization of their
assets, Bombardier provides a full range of products and services for the entire
lifecycle of train operations and ensures substantial investments in advanced
engineering, research and development and technology testing. In GTHA,
Bombardier maintains and operates GO Transit's commuter train fleet, the largest
commuter rail system in Canada.
"We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Ontario", said Benoit
Brossoit, President, Bombardier Transportation, Americas Region. "By providing
industry-leading performance with our rail vehicles and services, Bombardier has
been an ally in the development of public transit in the Greater Toronto and
Hamilton Area for over 20 years. Today, with our manufacturing sites and
thousands of local employees, our commitment to Ontario remains as strong as
ever."
Bombardier Transportation is the only global rail manufacturer with an important
presence in Canada. In Ontario, Bombardier relies on a workforce of close to
6,000 highly qualified employees and three manufacturing sites, Thunder Bay,
Kingston and Downsview.
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is a global leader in rail technology and offers the
broadest portfolio in the industry. It covers the full spectrum of rail
solutions, ranging from trains to sub-systems and signalling. The company also
provides complete transport systems, e-mobility technology and maintenance
services. As an innovation driver, Bombardier Transportation continuously breaks
new ground in sustainable mobility. It provides integrated solutions that create
substantial benefits for operators, passengers and the environment.
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Bombardier Transportation employs around
39,400 people and its products and services operate in over 60 countries.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's leading 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 Montreal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability
North America Index. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, we posted
revenues of $18.2 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com
or follow us on Twitter (at)Bombardier.
Notes to Editors
For news releases, related material and photos, visit our media centre at
www.bombardier.com/en/media-centre.html. Please subscribe to our RSS Feed to
receive press releases or follow Bombardier Transportation on Twitter
(at)BombardierRail.
Bombardier, BiLevel and The Evolution of Mobility are trademarks of Bombardier
Inc. or its subsidiaries.
You can also contact one of our worldwide contacts for specific press inquiries.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contacts:
Marc-Andre Lefebvre
Communications, Canada
+1 450-441-3007
marc-andre.lefebvre(at)rail.bombardier.com
Group Media Relations
+49 30 98607 1687
press(at)transport.bombardier.com
This announcement is distributed by GlobeNewswire on behalf of
GlobeNewswire clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that:
(i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and
other applicable laws; and
(ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and
originality of the information contained therein.
Source: Bombardier Transportation via GlobeNewswire
[HUG#2032573]
Unternehmensinformation / Kurzprofil:
Bereitgestellt von Benutzer: hugin
" alt="American Urological Association New Bladder Cancer Guidelines Support Imagin Medical´s Objective Datum: 02.08.2016 - 14:03 Uhr
Sprache: Deutsch
News-ID 486823
Anzahl Zeichen: 6449
contact information:
Town:
Montréal, Québec
Kategorie:
Business News
Diese Pressemitteilung wurde bisher 334 mal aufgerufen.
Die Pressemitteilung mit dem Titel:
"Bombardier Awarded Contract for the Supply of 125 BiLevel Cars to Metrolinx"
steht unter der journalistisch-redaktionellen Verantwortung von
Bombardier Transportation (Nachricht senden)
Beachten Sie bitte die weiteren Informationen zum Haftungsauschluß (gemäß TMG - TeleMedianGesetz) und dem Datenschutz (gemäß der DSGVO).
