Bombardier Transportation: Facing the Challenge of Sustainable Mobility Worldwide
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Andre Navarri speaker to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - May 8, 2012) - Before a well attended Board of
Trade of Metropolitan Montreal luncheon, Andre Navarri, President and Chief
Operating Officer of Bombardier Transportation, discussed his perspectives on
public transit solutions and the future of passenger rail transportation.
"Based on our global experience, we at Bombardier believe that mobility is the
heart of sustainable economic growth and development", said Andre Navarri to
Montreal economic and business leaders. "We are seeing in most countries a
unique opportunity to rethink and transform approaches to transportation. An
opportunity to rebalance the three major modes of transportation - air, road and
rail - to consume less energy, reduce congestion and lower pollution levels."
Mr. 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. "The
continuous increases in ridership and the level of service you've achieved
clearly reflect the vision that went into planning your network. By focusing on
the needs of your growing communities while providing fast transit for
commuters, you set the example for many cities", continued Andre Navarri.
'Urban growth has also resulted in cities being more congested and wastes time,
energy, money and creates pollution, Mr. Navarri said. He referred to Transport
Canada studies which have shown that congestion costs residents and businesses
between 2.2 and 3.7 billion dollars each year, in lost productivity and in
wasted fuel.
Andre Navarri also cited the Quebec government's electrification initiative as
an important step in facing the challenge of sustainable mobility. Currently,
50% of all public transit commutes in Quebec use an electric-powered mode of
transport. Under its Action Plan, the Quebec government will put in place
mechanisms to help transportation systems make a smooth transition and to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. By 2030, Quebec's target
is that 95% of all public transit commutes will use electricity.
The current economic situation has not stopped investment in rail. Mr. Navarri
pointed out that Infrastructure stimulus and concern about climate change have
increased investment around the world resulting in a high level of activity
taking place in public transit worldwide.
Analysts in North America predict that over the next five years, public transit
needs in major cities will double. Areas like Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto,
Vancouver, New Jersey, New York, Chicago, Washington and San Francisco are
making substantial investments in all segments of the rail market.
In Canada, Mr. Navarri explained that Bombardier is now delivering the latest
generation of metro cars with its cutting-edge technology for Toronto. The
Montreal metro project is also progressing according to schedule, he said.
About Bombardier Transportation
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 very diverse customer base with products or services in more than 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 December 31, 2011, were $18.3 billion,
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 or
follow us on Twitter (at)Bombardier.
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