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The Climate is Right for Trains: Bombardier Transportation Presents Record Line-up of Innovative Rail Technology Solutions at InnoTrans 2008 September 22, 2008 — Berlin Transportation The Global Market Leader in Rail Technology Showcases a Record Number of Products, Two Rolling Stock World Premieres and an Innovative Portfolio of Energy-saving Technologies Setting Industry Benchmarks Innovative rail products, a record number of vehicles, two vehicle world premieres and the launch of a breakthrough portfolio of energy and cost-saving technologies are at the center of Bombardier Transportation’s exhibits at InnoTrans 2008 (23-26 September) in Berlin. At a press conference today at the company’s global headquarters in Berlin, Germany, André Navarri, President of Bombardier Transportation, gave a preview of the products which will be presented by the global leader in rail technology at InnoTrans 2008. “There has never been a better time to be in the rail industry,” said Mr Navarri. “Bombardier is playing a key role in shaping sustainable mobility for the 21st century by responding to the big challenges faced by rail operators around the world today,” he continued, “The major trends in the industry are characterized by aging global fleets, volatile energy costs, growing environmental pressure, increasing urbanization and the rapid industrialization of Brazil, Russia, India and China”. He concluded: “We are delivering answers for these and other pressing issues by focusing on innovation in technology as well as in spirit. It is this commitment to superior solutions, improved safety, efficiency and environmental performance for our customers that continues to make us the global leader in rail technology. We are leading the world of rail transportation into the future.” Showcasing its extensive product range under the motto “The Climate is Right for Trains”, Bombardier Transportation’s highlights at the world’s biggest and most important railway industry fair will include the world debuts of the new BOMBARDIER TALENT 2 regional train and the BOMBARDIER FLEXITY Berlin tram. In addition, Bombardier Transportation will also launch BOMBARDIER ECO4, a new and best-in-class portfolio of technologies, products and services, some of which enjoy a unique first-in-industry position in today’s railway market. ECO4 products can achieve overall energy savings of up to 50 per cent as well as considerable reductions on costs, helping operators to achieve total train performance. Bombardier Transportation Vehicles and Major Products on Display Bombardier Transportation has significantly increased its outdoor and indoor exhibition areas compared to previous years at InnoTrans. The company will be displaying a total of seven vehicles at this year’s fair, two of which, the TALENT 2 regional train and the FLEXITY Berlin tram, will be making their world debuts. TALENT 2 regional train The TALENT 2 represents a new era in regional and suburban rail transport and sets completely new standards in technology, safety, traveling comfort and design. The two- to-six-car electrical units are fully air-conditioned, equipped with modern passenger information displays and can be arranged flexibly and individually on account of their modular construction. With high acceleration and up to two sliding plug doors on each side of the car, the TALENT 2 offers ideal conditions for speedy regional and suburban railway traffic. It will serve as a backbone for the vehicle fleet of the Deutsche Bahn Regio starting autumn 2009. The train is the result of several years of consultation, engineering development and research into customer requirements in close cooperation with Deutsche Bahn Regio as well as end-user groups, to better understand passenger needs. The TALENT 2 will be unveiled by Deutsche Bahn CEO Hartmut Mehdorn and André Navarri, President Bombardier Transportation, on September 23, 2008, the first day of InnoTrans. FLEXITY Berlin light rail vehicle Another world-premiere, the new FLEXITY Berlin tram, represents the highest standards of modern urban transport and is tailored to fulfill all requirements placed on modern public means of transport in urban use. The 100% low-floor vehicles feature wide double doors, level entrances, generous passenger compartments and air-conditioned driver and passenger areas. They can be delivered as a uni- or a bi-directional specification and feature regenerative braking in order to minimize energy consumption. Together with the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe BVG, Bombardier Transportation based the design on the classic Bauhaus style, thus creating a signature vehicle complementing Berlin’s architecture. The FLEXITY Berlin tram was launched in a roll-out presentation by BVG last Friday (September 19, 2008) and will now be on display at InnoTrans. FLEXITY Frankfurt light rail vehicle As part of an extensive renewal program, Frankfurt am Main has increased its light rail

• published: 17 Feb 2009
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