Bombardier Wins Major Rail and Maintenance Contract in the UK
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- Contract for 750 cars is the largest AVENTRA train order ever
- AVENTRA train designed to help FirstGroup and MTR deliver greater passenger
capacity and comfort on the South Western network
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Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with
FirstGroup and MTR to supply and maintain 750 BOMBARDIER AVENTRA vehicles, for
operation on the South Western franchise in the United Kingdom. This is the
largest ever single contract globally for AVENTRA trains.
The contract is valued at approximately GBP 895 million GBP ($1.1 billion US, 1
billion euro). In addition, Bombardier will execute a Technical Services and
Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) for the duration of the seven year franchise,
with an option to extend for 11 periods in line with the existing franchise
extension option. The UK-based rolling stock investment consortium Rock Rail
will finance the multi-million pound procurement.
Steve Montgomery, First Rail Managing Director said, "We have exciting plans for
the South Western rail franchise and these new trains are an important step on
the way to delivering an improved journey experience for our passengers. We know
from listening to passengers and stakeholders that alongside improved
performance, what they want to see is additional seats and we will deliver this
via these state-of-the-art trains."
Richard Hunter, UK Managing Director, Bombardier Transportation, commented "We
are thrilled to have won this important contract. It demonstrates further
confidence placed in this market leading rolling stock, designed and built in
Britain. AVENTRA offers enhanced performance and increased passenger capacity,
which will play an important part in helping First/MTR satisfy continued levels
of passenger growth on the South Western network. The contract builds upon our
strong credentials, following the selection of AVENTRA for Crossrail and LOTRAIN
in London, as well as for the East Anglia franchise. We look forward to
deepening our collaborative relationship with First/MTR."
In addition to delivering a significant performance increase with innovative
energy benefits such as regenerative braking, Bombardier's new AVENTRA electric
multiple unit will transform the passenger experience with features including
wide-open gangways between carriages, air conditioning, WiFi, 2 + 2 seating, USB
sockets at seat locations, universal toilets and improved passenger information
system. The new units will be supplied in both 5-car and 10-car configurations.
The FirstGroup and MTR partnership will take over the South Western franchise on
20 August 2017. The new trains will operate on the Windsor, Reading and West
London suburban routes. The new trains will start to come into service from mid-
2019 and will all be in place by December 2020.
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
37,150 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, 2016, we posted
revenues of $16.3 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com
or follow us on Twitter (at)Bombardier.
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Contact Information
Contacts:
Finsbury
Charles O'Brien
+44 (0) 20 7251 3801
charles.obrien(at)finsbury.com
Group Media Relations
+49 30 98607 1687
press(at)rail.bombardier.com
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