Bombardier wins 55 mln eur Polish order to supply 37 double-deck rail coaches |
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LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Bombardier's Transportation unit said it has received a 55 mln eur (76 mln usd) order to supply 37 new generation double-deck rail coaches for the suburban rail network operated by Koleje Mazowieckie in the Mazovia region of Poland.Delivery of the coaches is scheduled to be completed in 2008.Commenting on this contract, Stephane Rambaud-Measson, president Mainline & Metros, Bombardier Transportation said: 'We see a very strong future for our spacious, high capacity double-deck coaches in Poland and are confident they will create the same positive impact that they have in other European countries.'Useful company background facts and contact details follow.Photography is available at:http://www.transportation.bombardier.com/photography.jspBackground facts and figuresAbout Bombardier Transportation in PolandBombardier Transportation's commitment to the Polish market manifestsitself through long-term investments in four production sites. Today,the company employs more than 1300 people at Wroclaw, Lodz, Katowiceand Warszawa. The wide scope of activities covers manufacturing ofsteel bodies, bogie frames and electrical equipment for rolling stockin Wroclaw, design and manufacture of rail traffic control systems inWarszawa and Katowice as well as electrical device servicing in Lodz.Bombardier Transportation Polska (formerly Pafawag) has played amajor role in equipping the Polish railways with rolling stock eversince the foundation of the company in 1838. For example, since 1945,fully 70 % of all electrical locomotives and all Electric MultipleUnits currently in operation have been delivered by the Wroclawfactory.
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