Bombardier announced today that it will begin negotiations with the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), for the renewal of metro cars for Montréal, following the decision of the Québec government.
“Bombardier is proud to have the opportunity to work once more on the Montréal metro, 30 years after manufacturing cars for Montreal,” said William Spurr, President, Bombardier Transportation, North America. “Once the contract is awarded, we have undertaken to guarantee a fixed and firm price for the product, as defined by the project office,” Mr. Spurr added.
The design, manufacture and assembly of the new Montréal metro cars will be undertaken at Bombardier’s facilities in St. Bruno and La Pocatière, Quebec.
Bombardier is the world leader in rolling stock for passenger rail transportation. It has also developed unique, advanced technology for rubber-tired bogies. The company will offer its proven, cutting-edge technology for twin-engine bogies and its stainless steel carbodies to the STM. The new bogies and the more durable stainless steel carbodies are designed to help reduce car maintenance costs.
Mr. Spurr added: “The fact that the Société de transport de Montréal is placing its trust in us is evidence of our uncontested leadership in this industry in the North American and World markets.”
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