About Us

The Climate is Right for Trains

Rail is the most sustainable mode of transit.  For every passenger-km shifted from road to rail transport, 70% of the emitted CO2 would be avoided.  As the global leader in rail technology, we view it as our corporate responsibility to maximize the environmental benefits of rail travel. That's why we have put sustainable mobility at the heart of our design, engineering and operating philosophy. Our key business goals for sustainability include:

  • Being profitable, while delivering safe and competitive products to our customers
  • Optimizing the environmental performance of our vehicles
  • Leaving to the next generations an environment unspoiled by our industry activities and products, to the best of our ability
  • Being a preferred employer by providing interesting, healthy and safe working places
  • Transferring best practices and knowledge, especially in less industrialized countries where we have a presence.

We have demonstrated our commitment to sustainability through concrete action, and reported on it transparently.

Value added for Customers

Our mission is to be the first choice for customers, the best performer in the industry and the most exciting place to be. We do so by:

  • Providing superior value and service to our customers through first rate total systems integration and project management.
  • Creating profitable growth by investing in our people and products.
  • Optimizing safety, efficiency and environmental performance of our products.
  • Setting high standards and delivering as promised.

Key facts

Worldwide: 50 production and engineering sites as well as 21 service centres in 24 countries, with over 100,000 vehicles in operation

Complete transport systems designed for environment:   platform and modular technology designed for urban and mainline operations combined with a comprehensive  portfolio of rolling stock, propulsion and control systems,  and services for vehicle modernization and maintenance.

 

Workforce            as at January 31, 2009

Europe  26,000
North America     6,500
Asia-Pacific  1,400
Other        300
Total34,200

    

Revenues            for the year ended January 31, 2009

Europe7,383
Asia-Pacific1,091
North America  1,003
Other    279
Total  9,756 million US dollars

 

Backlog             as at January 31, 2009

24.7 billion US dollars

 

Headquarters

Schöneberger Ufer 1
10785 Berlin
Germany

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