Bombardier receives orders to provide 20 TRAXX locomotives to Railpool
December 20 2018 - 9:00AM
Global mobility solution provider Bombardier Transportation has
received orders from Railpool, a leading rail vehicle leasing
company in Europe, for 20 electric BOMBARDIER TRAXX locomotives.
The orders include options of up to 20 additional vehicles. Based
on the list price, the orders are valued at a combined total of
approximately 74 million euro ($85 million US). The first
locomotives are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2019.
Torsten Lehnert, CEO, Railpool, said: “This
latest order increases Railpool’s fleet of TRAXX locomotives to
217. Our first TRAXX locomotive was delivered in 2009 – since then
we had very good experiences regarding performance, traction
effort, efficiency and reliability with our TRAXX fleet. Based on
this experience, we want to operate these additional locomotives on
the most important European freight corridors, connecting several
main European harbors.”
Mike Niebling, Director Sales, Locomotives,
Bombardier Transportation, added: “We are pleased that we can
continue the very successful collaboration with Railpool, one of
our largest locomotive customers in the freight ecosystem. Railpool
has contributed significantly to the development of our TRAXX
platform over the last decade. This strategic partnership helps
Railpool to enter new markets, achieve a broader offering and a
higher capacity – based on our mobility solutions.”
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 locomotive family is the most successful
platform in Europe, with more than 2,300 units sold.
About
RailpoolRAILPOOL is one of the leading railway
vehicle leasing companies offering real expertise for full service
from a single source. The company was founded in Munich in 2008 and
now operates in 14 European countries. RAILPOOL is one of the
largest providers in Europe with more than 400 locomotives (and an
investment total of 900 million euro).
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier 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 Bombardier With over 69,500
employees across four business segments, Bombardier is a global
leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and
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ended December 31, 2017, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2
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