Bombardier Receives an Order to Refurbish 71 Bi-Level
Commuter Cars From GO Transit in Toronto
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--DECEMBER 11, 2000 - 15:14 EST
Bombardier Transportation was awarded a contract
by GO Transit, which provides commuter rail services to the
Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions, for the refurbishing
of 71 bi-level commuter rail passenger cars (56 coach cars and 15
cab cars). The contract is valued at approximately Cdn$38
million.
These GO Transit Bi-Level cars are in service since 1982. The
contract is to renew and repair the car systems and appliances to
enhance performance and incorporate new equipment as well as
specified modifications. The work will be performed by Bombardier
Transportation at its Thunder Bay, Ontario facility and is
scheduled to be completed by the end of 2004.
Bombardier Transportation, a world leader in the manufacturing of
passenger rail cars, offers a full range of urban, suburban and
intercity vehicles as well as complete rail transit systems
worldwide. It also manufactures freight cars and provides
operations and maintenance services.
Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and service company,
is a world leading manufacturer of business jets, regional
aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorised recreational
products. It is also a provider of financial services and asset
management. The Corporation employs 56,000 people in 12 countries
in North America, Europe and Asia, and more than 90% of its
revenues are generated outside Canada. Bombardier's revenues for
its fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2000 totalled $13.6 billion. |
