Hitachi and Bombardier Will Supply 14 Very High-Speed Frecciarossa 1000 Trains To Italy
June 04 2019 - 09:20AM
Hitachi Rail SpA and Bombardier Transportation, in a partnership
expected to involve company participation of 60% and 40%
respectively, will supply 14 Frecciarossa 1000 (also known as ETR
1000) very high-speed trains to Trenitalia (Italian Railways), as
well as a ten years maintenance service agreement for the new
trains. The contract overall value is around 575 million euros ($
643 million US) with the Bombardier share valued at 233 million
euros ($261 million US) and the Hitachi share valued at 342 million
euros ($382 million US).
Maurizio Manfellotto, CEO at Hitachi Rail SpA
and Group COO Service and Maintenance Hitachi Rail said: “We worked
closely with Trenitalia to deliver a train which has dramatically
enhanced the performance and customer experience of the Italian
high-speed rail network. The Frecciarossa 1000 is a perfect example
of how suppliers and customers working together towards a common
goal can deliver for passengers. This order for 14 new trains and
the related maintenance services are proof of the success we have
achieved.”
Luigi Corradi, Managing Director, Italy,
Bombardier Transportation, said: “As a full solution provider,
Bombardier is looking forward to demonstrating continued excellence
in the Italian rail market, supporting Italian customers in the
realization of their long-term mobility plans, across a range of
speeds and vehicle sectors, strengthened by our partnership
approach.”
Giuseppe Marino, Corporate Officer Hitachi Ltd
and Group COO Rolling Stock Hitachi Rail said: “Expanding the
Italian high-speed train fleet is an achievement we are proud of.
Developing new and innovative rolling stock is a challenge but this
order for 14 new Frecciarossa 1000s shows we have realised a highly
successful and competitive train. We are pleased to also be working
on a new generation of modern regional trains for Italy and on our
ground-breaking trams.”
Marco Biffoni, Head of Sales Italy for
Bombardier Transportation, said, “With this order for 14 high-speed
trains deriving from the V300ZEFIRO platform plus maintenance
services, we are delighted that Trenitalia has put its confidence
in Bombardier and Hitachi once again, a proven partnership now also
bidding for projects in the United Kingdom. These high-comfort,
high-technology and high-speed trains have already proven to be
very popular with Italian passengers and this order highlights our
continuing leadership in the exciting high-speed market
segment.”
As with the current Frecciarossa 1000 fleet, all
14 of the new very high-speed trains will be built in Italy. The
Frecciarossa 1000 has set new standards in performance,
operating efficiency and passenger comfort.
Each train has a total length of around 200
meters, capacity for around 460 passengers and is capable of
commercial speeds of up to 360 km/h. State-of-the-art aerodynamics
and energy saving technologies give the train unmatched operating
efficiency. There is WiFi onboard a meeting room and bistro
area.
Not only is the Frecciarossa 1000 the fastest
ever service high speed train in Europe, but it is also the
quietest, with minimal vibration. The trains are designed and built
in Italy, and operable on high-speed rail networks equipped with
multi-voltage technology fulfilling all TSI requirements.
About Hitachi Rail SpAHitachi
Rail SpA is the most important railway vehicle manufacturer in
Italy. In November, 2015 it was acquired by Hitachi Rail Ltd. The
company was originally formed through the merger of well-known
Ansaldo Trasporti and Breda Costruzioni Ferroviarie, who brought
together over 160 years of expertise in making urban mobility and
rail transport a reality.
Hitachi Rail SpA has 2,200 employees working in
manufacturing plants in Naples, Pistoia, Reggio Calabria and Miami.
The products of Hitachi Rail range from High Speed, the
Frecciarossa 1000 high speed train to trams, metros (including
driverless), to regional trains: Caravaggio, Vivalto and TSR. The
vehicles produced by Hitachi Rail SpA operate in over fifteen
countries around the world.
For more information, please visit the company's
website at http://italy.hitachi.com.
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 40,650 people and its products and
services operate in over 60 countries.
About BombardierWith over
68,000 employees, 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 as well as a
broad portfolio of products and services for the business aviation,
commercial aviation and rail transportation markets. Bombardier
shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, Bombardier posted revenues of
$16.2 billion US. The company is recognized on the 2019 Global 100
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