Bombardier Wins Breakthrough Contract by Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Project marks the first implementation of Bombardier's leading-edge energy
efficient propulsion and control equipment for commuter trains in India
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - November 28, 2011) - Bombardier Transportation
announced today it has won a groundbreaking contract for propulsion and control
equipment in India from Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC). MRVC is a joint
venture between the Ministry of Railways and the Government of Maharashtra.
The project, funded equally by the World Bank and the Government of India, is
valued at approximately INR 11.2 billion (162 million euro, $214 million US). It
involves design, manufacturing, delivery and testing of BOMBARDIER MITRAC
propulsion and control equipment, as well as additional equipment including
fans, compressors, passenger information systems and high voltage instruments.
The order relates to a total of 72 commuter trains of 12 cars each. Deliveries
of the equipment will start in the last quarter of 2012 with completion of
deliveries in the third quarter of 2014.
The production will take place at Bombardier's plant in Maneja, India, supported
by Bombardier's sites in Mannheim and Hennigsdorf, Germany. Bombardier's
Propulsion and Controls Production and Development Centre at the Maneja site in
Vadodara, Gujarat, was recently expanded and has been supplying Indian Railways
for decades with converters and electronic devices for train control and
communications.
Indian Railways controls more than 800 km of track on the rail network between
Western and Central Railways. Every day it runs nearly 2,500 trains on time,
safely accommodating approximately seven million passengers. Bombardier's highly
reliable and energy efficient MITRAC propulsion and control equipment will
support MRVC in regeneration and saving electrical energy, increasing passenger
satisfaction and reducing operational costs.
"With this latest order, we continue to consolidate our position to provide
support to the railway systems in India," said Benoit Cattin Martel, President
and Managing Director, Bombardier Transportation, India. "It is a prestigious
project and the largest for Bombardier's Propulsion and Controls business in
India. Moving forward, our large manufacturing and engineering presence in India
combined with our local experience, international expertise, other projects like
Delhi Metro and eco-friendly technologies mean we are ideally placed to bring
India to the world stage in rail transportation."
Per Allmer, President, Propulsion and Controls, Bombardier Transportation, said:
"This order also confirms the unique position of Bombardier MITRAC Propulsion
and Control systems in the Indian market, where we provide a complete chain of
reliable and sustainable solutions for a full range of rail vehicles. It is an
excellent endorsement of our growing relationship in India and encourages us to
firmly pursue other projects in the country."
Bombardier MITRAC propulsion and control equipment provides sustainable mobility
and reliable operation under environmental conditions unique to Mumbai,
including high temperatures, humidity and heavy monsoons which can cause
flooding on rail tracks. The completed sets of propulsion and electrical
equipment for the 72 EMU trains will be delivered to Integral Coach Factory
(ICF) in Chennai for installation and pre-commissioning. Final commissioning
will take place at the EMU shed in Mumbai.
Bombardier has built a strong presence in India, not only through its INR 2.3
billion investment in building its manufacturing facility at Savli, Gujarat, but
also through its engineering centre in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh and its working
relationships with local customers and partners like the Indian Railways and
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The company's team in India incorporates
local and international rail transportation experts, a huge benefit to both
Bombardier and the rail industry in India.
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
indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us
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