Bombardier and Vlexx Sign Contract to Provide 21 TALENT 3 Trains for Operation in Saarland, Germany
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- New TALENT 3 trains to increase comfort and reduce noise emissions on
Germany's Saarland regional network
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Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation and emerging transport company
vlexx GmbH have signed a contract to provide 21 three-car BOMBARDIER TALENT 3
electric multiple units. The new trains are scheduled to begin operation on the
Saar region's electric rail network in December 2019.
"With the expansion of our railway network and our fleet to a total of 84
vehicles, we are ensuring long-term business growth," explains Frank Hohler,
Managing Director of vlexx GmbH. "With the new trains, our passengers will
experience much more comfortable rides. Passengers will benefit from many
extras, like large panorama windows and a modern passenger information system,"
Hohler continued.
This order is a great success for Bombardier and underlines the appeal of the
latest generation of our TALENT product family. The new TALENT 3 trains combine
the quality and reliability of their predecessors with new elements such as
WLAN," says Michael Fohrer, Managing Director of Bombardier Transportation
Germany. "We are proud to support our new customer vlexx's expanding mobility
offering with these innovative trains. We also see this contract as a prelude to
a long-term, partnership-based cooperation."
The new low-noise trains will not only improve the travel experience for
passengers, but residents will also benefit from its reduced noise emissions. In
addition, the three-car trains feature 160 seats, of which eight are in the
first class, room for two wheelchairs and nine bicycles. Furthermore for the
first time, trains on this route will also be equipped with sliding steps to
bridge the gap between the platform and the train while boarding and alighting
for a comfortable and safe passenger exchange, especially for passengers with
mobility restrictions.
The new generation of TALENT 3 electric multiple units offer modern operational
flexibility, low energy consumption and significantly reduced life cycle costs.
With the widest carbody in its class, the TALENT 3 train has a strong passenger-
focus with a maximum comfort during travel and space that enables swift and easy
passenger exchange.
In total, about 1,400 TALENT family trains are in service in Europe and Canada.
In Germany, about 400 TALENT 2 trains are running with various operators and
Bombardier has signed agreements to provide up to 364 of the latest-generation
TALENT 3 trains to Austria and Germany.
Since 2001, Bombardier has delivered more than 6,500 trains to Germany and also
provides comprehensive services to customer fleets for the duration of their
life cycles. With a total German supplier volume of 1.3 billion euro per year,
Bombardier is strongly committed to the German supply industry.
About vlexx
Since December 2014, vlexx GmbH, headquartered in Mainz, Germany, has been
connecting more than 10.5 million passengers in the regions of Rhine-Hesse,
Nahe, Westpfalz, Saarland and the Rhine-Main metropolitan region. The services
comprise around 6.4 million train kilometers per year by 2037. From December
2019, vlexx will also operate the routes from Saarbrucken to Lebach-Jabach,
Neubrucke and Homburg as well as the route between Homburg and Illingen in the
E-network Saar RB. The new transport contract runs for more than 15 years and
covers around 2.3 million train kilometers per year. With more than 300
employees, vlexx also provides local maintenance and repair for the modern
vehicle fleet in its own workshop. The company is a 100% subsidiary of the
German railway operator "Die Länderbahn" (DLB).
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.
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Contact Information
Contacts:
Andreas Dienemann
Media Relations Germany
+49 30 98607-2978
andreas.dienemann(at)rail.bombardier.com
Group Media Relations
+49 30 98607 1687
press(at)rail.bombardier.com
vlexx GmbH
Svenia Reuther
Marketing & Kommunikation
+49 6131 61012-82
presse(at)vlexx.de
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