Akiem and Bombardier sign contracts to supply a total of 33 TRAXX locomotives
November 09 2018 - 5:07AM
Note to editors: To view the photos associated with this press
release, please visit the following links:
http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/00415160-ab8e-45ba-8d33-d1be57d86596
http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/28dfb159-ba35-4510-90c9-c608c4c7aa2f
http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/bb26f09a-3989-4590-b839-4759503c055a
Rolling stock leasing company Akiem and mobility
technology leader Bombardier Transportation have signed two
contracts under frame contracts to deliver a total of 33 BOMBARDIER
TRAXX locomotives. Based on their list price, the two firm orders
are valued at a combined total of €112 million ($128 million US).
Scheduled for delivery between 2019 and 2021 at the latest, the 33
TRAXX locomotives will consist of a mix of TRAXX MS 2
(multi-system), TRAXX AC 3 (alternating current) and TRAXX DC3
(direct current) locomotives.
Fabien Rochefort, CEO of Akiem Group, said,
“This additional batch of 33 TRAXX locomotives meets our customers’
demand across Europe. With a fleet of 180 TRAXX by 2020, we are
strengthening our ability to deliver reliable, efficient, safe and
cost-effective traction services expected by both passenger and
freight operators. This fruitful partnership with Bombardier
Transportation enables Akiem Group industrial teams to design and
deliver tailor-made services and maintenance solutions across
Europe. We are making our Group a major long-term, reliable partner
and added value provider for the railway transport industry in
Europe.”
Peter Ammann, Head of Ecosystem Freight
Corridors, Bombardier Transportation, added, “We are very pleased
to have received these additional locomotive orders from Akiem,
further strengthening our partnership with this important customer.
We introduced our versatile TRAXX locomotives platform 18 years ago
and since then have continuously innovated and improved its
features. With over 2,200 units sold, the platform has demonstrated
its success. With these recent orders, Akiem will own a fleet of
180 TRAXX locomotives; the customer continues to benefit from this
mixture of performance, experience and permanent evolution.”
The BOMBARDIER TRAXX 3 platform is the most
modern four-axle locomotive platform in Europe. Its three models,
TRAXX AC3, TRAXX MS3 and TRAXX DC3, all offer optional Last Mile
function, a support diesel engine which bridges non-electrified
sections.
The TRAXX MS locomotive plays a crucial role in
the development of economies in Europe. Designed to operate on
Europe’s four main rail supply voltages – 15 kV and 25 kV AC as
well as 1.5 and 3 kV DC – it offers the necessary flexibility and
interoperability to manage international rail transport across the
continent.
About Akiem GroupAkiem Group is
a major player in locomotive leasing and related services in
Europe. It has the benefit of the maintenance network of its
subsidiary, mgw Service, which specialises in rail equipment
maintenance. As the owner of a 440-strong locomotive fleet, Akiem
Group generates revenue of €140 million with some 50 customers, who
operate in freight or passenger transport in most European
countries. Almost 150 employees based in France, Germany, Sweden,
Italy and Poland work for the leasing and maintenance business
units of Akiem Group, which is held by Transport et Logistique
Partenaires and DWS.
About Bombardier
TransportationBombardier Transportation is a global
mobility solution provider leading the way with the rail industry’s
broadest portfolio. It covers the full spectrum of solutions,
ranging from trains to sub-systems and signalling to complete
turnkey transport systems, e-mobility technology and data-driven
maintenance services. Combining technology and performance with
empathy, Bombardier Transportation continuously breaks new ground
in sustainable mobility by providing integrated solutions that
create substantial benefits for operators, passengers and the
environment. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Bombardier
Transportation employs around 39,850 people and its products and
services operate in over 60 countries.
About BombardierWith over
69,500 employees across four business segments, Bombardier is a
global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative
and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services
provide world-class transportation experiences that set new
standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and
safety.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier
has production and engineering sites in 28 countries across the
segments of Transportation, Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft,
and Aerostructures and Engineering Services. Bombardier shares are
traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2017, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2
billion US. News and information are available at bombardier.com or
follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
Notes to editorsFor news,
related material and photos, visit our newsroom at
www.rail.bombardier.com/en/newsroom.html. Please subscribe to our
RSS Feed to receive press releases or follow Bombardier
Transportation on Twitter @BombardierRail.
Bombardier and TRAXX are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its
subsidiaries.
For information
Akiem |
Bombardier |
Group
communications coordinatorValérie Barral+33 1 80 43 01
74valerie.barral@akiem.com |
Global media
relations+49 30 98607 1687press@rail.bombardier.com |
You can also contact one of our worldwide contacts for specific
press enquiries.
Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2024 to Apr 2024
Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2023 to Apr 2024