New Generation Trains Ordered for Lines D and E of the SNCF Network in Ile-de-France
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New Generation Trains Ordered for Lines D and E of the SNCF Network in
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Alstom-Bombardier consortium will design and supply a new generation of double
deck trains
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwired - Jan 17, 2017) - Bombardier Transportation
confirms that it has received an official notice from SNCF to supply, in
consortium with Alstom, 71 new trains for the RER lines D and E of the Île-de-
France (greater Paris) network. This order is valued at 1.16 billion euro ($1.22
billion US) for the Alstom-Bombardier consortium. Bombardier's share of the
contract is valued at 373 million euro ($395 million US). The first trains will
be delivered and enter circulation from 2021 onwards.
This follows the press conference hosted by French national railways SNCF,
greater Paris transport authority STIF and the Île-de-France region on
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 to announce that the Alstom-Bombardier consortium
has been selected to provide the new trains. This first order is part of a
framework contract. STIF has dedicated an estimated 3.75 billion euro ($3.97
billion US) in financing for up to 255 trains (130 for the RER line D and 125
for the RER line E), their largest financing ever.
Laurent Bouyer, President of Bombardier Transport France, said "This brand new
train will enhance the travel conditions of passengers in Île-de-France.
Bombardier brings its reliability and hands-on knowledge of the Île-de-France
network to the consortium, as well as the large scale production capacities of
our Crespin site in Northern France."
This contract will modernise the existing rolling stock, which is on average
over 30 years old. The passengers on lines D and E will discover a new
generation of trains, more reliable as well as more comfortable and regular.
To carry out this major project successfully, a total of around 2,000 people
will work on the project under the Alstom-Bombardier consortium, including 550
experienced engineers, securing more than 8,000 jobs in the French rail sector.
Bombardier's site in Crespin will be responsible for designing and manufacturing
the intermediate cars, and designing the air conditioning and passenger access
systems of the whole train.
Bombardier's site in Crespin, France's largest industrial rail site, designs,
builds and operates innovative trains, meeting daily transport needs. The site
built its reputation on the AGC regional trains and is now delivering two major
projects: the Francilien commuter train for the Île-de-France Region and the
BOMBARDIER OMNEO double deck platform which includes the Regio 2N and the OMNEO
Premium intercity train.
Nearly 1,000 "made in Hauts-de-France" Bombardier trains operate daily, offering
reliable and comfortable journeys to passengers. In 2015, Bombardier trains
travelled 150 million kilometers throughout France, which is equivalent to
550 000 private cars on the roads to ensure these journeys.
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
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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.
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North America Index. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, we posted
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