Bombardier to Provide 40 TRAXX Locomotives and Long-Term Fleet Maintenance to TX Logistik
- TX Logistik to be first customer to order new innovative TRAXX Multi-System locomotives
- Part of Europe's most modern four-axle locomotive platform, the cross-border TRAXX MS3 locomotive operates under all four main
European catenaries.
- Contract includes 15 - year fleet maintenance agreement and options for up to 25 additional locomotives
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwired - Dec 28, 2017) -
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Maintenance to TX Logistik
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation and European rail transport company TX Logistik have signed at Bombardier's
site in Kassel a contract for 40 innovative BOMBARDIER TRAXX MS3 (Multi-System) locomotives. The contract includes a 15
years fleet maintenance agreement with preventive and corrective maintenance that will provide TX Logistik a higher operational
fleet reliability and availability. Based on the list price, the contract for the 40 locomotives and the 15 years fleet
maintenance is valued at 250 million euro (297 million USD). The contract also includes an option for up to 25 additional
locomotives. Deliveries are planned to start in summer 2019.
Michael Fohrer, President Locomotives & Light Rail Vehicles and Chairman of the Management Board, Bombardier Transportation
GmbH Germany, emphasized: "The TRAXX MS3 is based on the successful TRAXX platform with more than 1,750
locomotives in operation across Europe - and its cross-border function gives operators the ability to work across nearly all of
continental Europe. Together with our launch customer TX Logistik, we are proud to introduce the TRAXX MS3 to the
market. The included 15-years service contract with Bombardier Transportation Germany will ensure superior reliability and
highest availability of the fleet."
Bombardier's TRAXX locomotive platform consists of the TRAXX AC3 locomotive (alternating current),
TRAXX DC3 locomotive (direct current) as well as the TRAXX MS3 locomotive (multi-system, all main currents in
Europe). It has many strengths from operator's view: Amongst other things, it can pull one additional waggon per train compared
to other locomotives of the same performance class. It´s energy costs are low due to reduced energy consumption depending on the
operational loads and because of its regenerative braking system. Regarding the TRAXX MS3 locomotive, the latest
signalling technology is introduced offering dynamic transitions at country borders or signalling system changes.
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is a global leader in rail technology and offers the broadest portfolio in the industry. It covers
the full spectrum of rail solutions, ranging from trains to sub-systems and signalling. The company also provides complete
transport systems, e-mobility technology and maintenance services. As an innovation driver, Bombardier Transportation
continuously breaks new ground in sustainable mobility. It provides integrated solutions that create substantial benefits for
operators, passengers and the environment. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Bombardier Transportation employs around 37,150
people and its products and services operate in over 60 countries.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's leading manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier
is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere. Our
vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.
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on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, we posted revenues of $16.3
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