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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2011

Bombardier wins $96M Brazil signaling contract

Will deliver its Cityflo 650 solution for Line 5 of the São Paulo Metro in Brazil. The new system will enable trains to circulate safely with a short 75-second headway.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2011

Toronto Transit names chief operating officer

Andy Byford will become the TTC’s first chief operating officer. Byford will join the TTC in November from Sydney, Australia where he was COO of RailCorp.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2011

Bombardier receives $120M order for India

With more high-capacity Movia metro trains in operation, mobility in Delhi is improving on a weekly basis, with passengers getting their travel experience enhanced by less waiting time and more space inside the trains.

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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2011

ABC, Van Hool, Coach USA participate in Belgian economic mission

Principals from all three companies participated in a signing ceremony highlighting a key trade agreement between Coach USA and Van Hool.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2011

BAE-powered buses reach major milestone

As an early UK adopter of this proven technology, London United placed an order for an additional 20 vehicles in 2010 following their participation in the hybrid bus trial run by Transport for London.

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Newsby StaffAugust 17, 2011

Alstom wins Mexican track maintenance contract

Will be responsible for the corrective and preventive maintenance of all approximate 410 miles of track. The maintenance team will consist of more than 100 employees.

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Newsby StaffJuly 22, 2011

N.Y. MTA Chairman/CEO announces resignation

Jay H. Walder will be joining the MTR Corp. in Hong Kong as CEO and a member of the board of directors.

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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2011

Bombardier to supply signaling to London Underground

The contract is valued at approximately $577 million. Bombardier will equip 192 miles of track line (25 miles in tunnels), 113 stations, 191 trainsets, 49 engineering trains and six heritage trains by 2018, using its communication-based train control technology, CITYFLO 650.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2011

Alstom to supply 26 French trams

Options for an additional five to 30 tramsets could be exercised at a later date.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2011

Alstom to supply German bogies

The first tramways, which will feature energy savings of 15 percent, due to efficient recovery of energy and lighter weight of the vehicles, are slated to enter service in 2013.

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