Bombardier's Environmental Technologies Help Delhi Metro Achieve World-First under United Nations-backed Climate Change Initiative
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BOMBARDIER MOVIA metro trains improve energy efficiency by creating up to 30%
energy reduction through regenerative braking
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - June 6, 2011) - Bombardier Transportation's
industry-leading technologies are helping Delhi Metro to achieve an impressive
world-first linked to environmental performance by becoming the first railway
project in the world to receive valuable carbon credits for regenerative
braking.
The BOMBARDIER MOVIA metro trains used by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
(DMRC) incorporate the advanced BOMBARDIER MITRAC propulsion system and
regenerative braking, which can generate up to 30% in energy savings. This
environmental technology has contributed to Delhi Metro earning more than 20
million Indian Rupees - the equivalent of $446,000 US (308,000 euro) - under a
United Nations-backed initiative to combat climate change.
Within the United Nations Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), the Delhi Metro
Rail Corporation has claimed Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) - normally
referred to as carbon credits. The CDM enables emission-reduction projects to
earn carbon credits, each equivalent to one tonne of CO2. These carbon credits
can then be traded and sold, thereby stimulating sustainable development and
emission reductions. Through the sale of carbon credits over two years as part
of the scheme, Delhi Metro has received the cumulative remuneration of 20
million Indian rupees. The initiative has also led Delhi Metro to become the
first railway project based on regenerative braking to be registered by the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Mr. Anuj Daihal, Chief Public Relations Officer of DMRC said: "We are extremely
proud of our achievement in improving the energy efficiency of our metro system
and becoming the first railway project to benefit from this important UN
initiative relating to climate change. Bombardier Transportation has supported
us by supplying modern, highly energy-efficient trains, which are also greatly
appreciated by the travelling public for their comfort and convenience." He
added: "The money earned from the sale of carbon credits will be used to offset
the investment and operation costs in the implementation of our extensive
network development, as well as furthering our efforts in combating climate
change."
As part of a major expansion of the Delhi metro rail network, Bombardier
Transportation is supplying 538 MOVIA metro cars to the Delhi Metro Rail
Corporation, with more than 410 already in revenue service.
The MOVIA metro trains supplied to Delhi Metro are state-of-the-art stainless
steel vehicles, including many modern features, such as air-conditioning and
electronic information systems and also feature the MITRAC technology. Its
regenerative braking system feeds energy back into the network, where it can be
used by other trains in the same service, thereby creating significant energy
savings.
The success of the MOVIA metro train is acknowledged by many city transit
operators around the world, with more than 3,900 MOVIA metro cars ordered
globally to date. Bombardier's expertise is proven as a major supplier of metro
cars worldwide transporting over 7 billion people every year in cities including
New York, Montreal, Toronto, Paris, London, Berlin, Bucharest, Stockholm,
Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, New Delhi and many others.
From its first phase completion in 2002, the Delhi metro network has grown to
six lines covering 130 stations, serving not only the Delhi area but also the
neighbouring areas of Gurgaon and Noida where a large number of Delhi's
population either live or work. In addition to a reduction in pollution and
traffic levels, the travel time for most Delhi commuters has been eased by an
average of 75 per cent.
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 January 31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, 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
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