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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2013

Alstom inaugurates new Canadian manufacturing plant

Built to serve Alstom’s needs in the context of an approximate $1.1 billion contract between the Bombardier-Alstom consortium and the Société de transport de Montréal to supply the agency with 468 new metro cars, the plant will assemble more than 900 bogies.

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Newsby StaffJuly 9, 2013

Bombardier recognizes sustainable suppliers

The evaluation process of the Bombardier jury focused on proactive initiatives, product innovation, social integrity and environmental stewardship as these elements provide added value to their business.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

Bombardier introduces very high-speed train

The first train unit will now begin homologation test runs on the rail line between Genoa and Savona, which is also connected to the Bombardier Vado Ligure site. Regular passenger service is expected for early 2015.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2013

Bombardier, Deutsche Bahn sign electric locomotive contract

The total potential contract value is up to $2 billion and includes options for the call-off of up to 450 locomotives by the year 2020.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2013

Bombardier hosts Flexx Bogie Operator Forum

During the forum, a celebration marked the 10th anniversary of the Bogies Services and Bogie Component Repair & Overhaul activities at the Siegen, Germany site.

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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2013

Bombardier wins Swedish railcar order

The contract for 96 Movia vehicle includes an option for up to 80 further vehicles. The firm order is valued at approximately $771 million.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2013

Bombardier wins German EMU order

Will supply three-car and five-car Talent 2 trains with a comfortable interior design.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2013

Bombardier’s Brazil monorail honored for innovation

Won UITP’s award for Intermodal Innovation for Latin America for its Innovia Monorail 300 system for the São Paulo Metro. The monorail’s advantages include its high passenger capacity combined with the fact that the system is cost effective to introduce as it does not require major infrastructure or civil works.

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ArticlesCover StoryMay 20, 2013

SunRail Service to Transform Florida's Commuter Culture

The $1 billion, 61.5-mile system, being built by the Florida DOT, will utilize an existing rail corridor. The 32-mile first phase will serve 12 stations and link DeBary, to Sand Lake Road, just south of Orlando. Service is expected to begin in 2014.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2013

Calif.'s NCTD reaches agreement with contractor

The agreement provides for the implementation of new procedures for communicating critical information between Veolia, its maintenance subcontractor, Bombardier Transportation and NCTD, and the early identification of risks within Sprinter operations and maintenance.

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