Double-deck coaches will boost public transport offer in Israel
Bombardier Transportation and Israel Railways (ISR) have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of double-deck coaches, which includes a firm order for 78 coaches. Optional batches are foreseen. The order value of this firm order amounts to 132 million euro ($185 million US).
The vehicles will be manufactured at Bombardier Transportation’s Görlitz facility in Germany and in Israel.
Jean Bergé, Vice President, Sales of Bombardier Transportation, stated: “We are delighted to have won this contract in Israel, which incorporates Bombardier’s long-standing experience with double-deck coaches. This year, we also won two major double-deck contracts in France and Switzerland - the double-deck success story continues!”
Yossi Daskal, Chief Country Representative of Bombardier Transportation in Israel, added: “This contract demonstrates the trust that ISR has in Bombardier. We are proud to continue our successful business relationship with ISR that started in 1999 and to contribute to reliable public transport offering in Israel.”
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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 Jan. 31, 2010, were $19.4 billion US, 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
Photo: Double-deck coaches for Israel Railways
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