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Bombardier Wins First FLEXITY 2 Tram Order for Blackpool in the UK
(Thomson Reuters ONE) - FLEXITY 2 trams are driving Britain's most traditional tram systeminto a sustainable futureBERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - July 08, 2009) - BombardierTransportation has won the first BOMBARDIER FLEXITY 2 tram ordersigned worldwide to supply 16 trams to the City of Blackpool. Fundedby the Department for Transport (DFT), Blackpool Council andLancashire County Council, this contract is valued at approximately33 million pounds sterling ($54 million US, 38 million euros).Bombardier, in delivering these trams, is contributing to therevitalisation of Britain's most traditional tram system, enhancingthe city's attractiveness while reducing energy consumption.The vehicles are scheduled to be delivered between May 2011 and March2012. Bombardier will manufacture the vehicles at its sites inBautzen (Germany) and Vienna (Austria).Colin Walton, Chairman of Bombardier Transportation UK, said: "We aredelighted that after London, Nottingham and Manchester, yet anotherBritish city has selected a Bombardier light rail solution. Thisorder confirms our customers' confidence in Bombardier as a supplierof reliable and innovative urban transport solutions.""The FLEXITY 2 tram is based on our successful FLEXITY trams and hasbeen created to incorporate outstanding, proven features in onesingle tram. It sets the highest standards in the areas of comfort,security and environmental protection. We are very proud that theBlackpool Council has placed its trust in Bombardier's latestdevelopment to revitalise its tram system," commented Grego Peters,President Light Rail Vehicles, Bombardier Transportation.Blackpool Council Programme Manager Paul Grocott said: "This was abig decision for Blackpool and we believe that we have chosen theright vehicle and the right company to supply it. We are delighted tobe the launch customer of the Bombardier FLEXITY 2 and chose itbecause we are looking for cutting edge, but proven technology with afresh feel. We know it will bring the existing tramway into themodern age."The FLEXITY 2 trams will be 32.5 m long and 2.65 m wide, with fivesections and three bogies and is based on the successful, proven andreliable FLEXITY product family. The FLEXITY 2 tram has manytechnical advantages, including an improved carbody concept, bettercorrosion protection, an enhanced bogie design (BOMBARDIER FLEXXUrban 3000), an overall reduction of the vehicle mass as well as anenhanced cab structure. The BOMBARDIER MITRAC propulsion technologyand an optimised air conditioning system will result in significantlylower energy consumption.More than 450 FLEXITY low-floor vehicles have been ordered to dateand are already in successful revenue service in the cities of Linzand Innsbruck (Austria), Lodz (Poland), Eskisehir (Turkey), Geneva(Switzerland), Brussels (Belgium), Marseille (France) as well as inValencia and Alicante (Spain). Soon they will also enter service inPalermo (Italy), Augsburg and Krefeld (Germany).About Bombardier TransportationAs the global leader in rail technology, Bombardier Transportationoffers the broadest portfolio in the rail industry and deliversinnovative products and services that set new standards insustainable mobility. BOMBARDIER ECO4 technologies - built on thefour cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and ecology -conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve totaltrain performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered inBerlin, Germany and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has aninstalled base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide.About BombardierA world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions,from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportationequipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a globalcorporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal yearended Jan. 31, 2009, were $19.7 billion US, and its shares are tradedon the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an indexcomponent to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North Americaindexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.Note to EditorsA photo is available on our web site at:http://www.transportation.bombardier.com.BOMBARDIER, FLEXITY, FLEXX, MITRAC and ECO4 are trademarks ofBombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.www.theclimateisrightfortrains.comContacts:Canada and United States: +1 450 441 3007David Slack, david.slack(at)ca.transport.bombardier.comTalal Zouaoui, talal.zouaoui(at)ca.transport.bombardier.comMexico: +52 55 5093 7766Alejandro Gutierrez-Marcosalejandro.gutierrez-marcos(at)mx.transport.bombardier.comGermany, Austria, Switzerland, Centraland Eastern Europe: +49 30 98607 1134Heiner Spannuth, heiner.spannuth(at)de.transport.bombardier.comNordic Countries: +46 10 852 5062Jonny Hedberg, jonny.hedberg(at)se.transport.bombardier.comRussia: +7 495 775 1830Alexander Bocharovalexander.bocharov(at)ru.transport.bombardier.comUK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand,other countries: +44 1332 266470Neil Harvey, neil.harvey(at)uk.transport.bombardier.comBenelux: +32 2289 7312Guy Hendrix, guy.hendrix(at)be.transport.bombardier.comFrance: +33 6 07 78 95 38Anne Froger, anne.froger(at)fr.transport.bombardier.comSpain, Portugal, Italy, Greece,Turkey, India: +35 1 919 693 728Luis Ramos, luis.ramos(at)pt.transport.bombardier.comThis announcement was originally distributed by Hugin. 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