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Newsby StaffJuly 23, 2012

Chicago Transit adds LED to 5000-series railcars

When the CTA originally contracted for the cars, color electronic displays were not readily available. When the technology became more advanced, the CTA approved two change orders to its contract with Bombardier Transportation in January and February 2012, upgrading to the full-color LED signs.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2012

Bombardier to equip Russia

Will jointly develop metros and trams with Russian rail manufacturer UVZ for the Moscow Metro and other cities in the Commonwealth of Independent States.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Bombardier signs Chinese tram tech agreement

Under the agreement, will provide CSR Puzhen with a 10-year license to manufacture and sell 100% low-floor trams with technology in China, including Hong Kong and Macao.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2012

Bombardier French commuter train order extended

Deliveries will take place between 2014 and the end of 2016. The new vehicles will improve passenger comfort, capacity and performance on line A of the RER.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2012

BART adds to Bombardier order

Agency will receive 150 more railcars valued at approximately $266 million. The order represents the exercise of an option under a contract signed on June 14.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2012

Bombardier signs 300-car order for NYCT

The order is valued at approximately $599 million. Delivery of 10 pilot cars is scheduled to take place in the third quarter of 2014, followed by delivery of the remaining production series cars between mid-2015 and early 2017.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2012

Bombardier-supplied Atlanta airport APM expands

System at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport first opened in September 1980. Since opening, the system has seen fleet expansions, extensions to the international concourse, two generations of replacement vehicles and numerous system upgrades.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2012

Bombardier: Facing sustainable mobility worldwide

President/COO Andre Navarri pointed to many regions around the globe where there were examples of initiatives to rebalance urban transport systems toward sustainable models, with some of the leaders — the Agence metropolitaine de transport (AMT), the Societe de transport de Montreal (STM) and VIA Rail located in Montreal.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2012

Bombardier unveils first Euro rail traffic system

Regional system reduces operational costs and accommodates increased traffic capacity and automated train control around the clock, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2012

Bombardier, MARTA team for FTA track safety pilot

Aims to mitigate the risks of accidents for passengers and transit system workers in the U.S. According to FTA statistics, between 2003 and 2008, 53% of reported rail transit worker fatalities were right-of-way related incidents.

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