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To: Gilbert Drapeau who wrote (1064)	12/16/2002 6:09:53 PM
From: Gilbert Drapeau	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1177

Bombardier Receives an Order Worth $55 Million From Go Transit in Toronto MONTREAL, QUEBEC--DECEMBER 16, 2002 - 12:43 EST Bombardier Transportation today announced that it received an order from the Greater Toronto Transit Authority (GO Transit) for the supply of a new-generation of 20 BiLevel* commuter rail vehicles, adding to its existing fleet of 341 Bombardier-built commuter railcars. Valued at $55 million Cdn, the contract calls for the design, manufacture and delivery of the new commuter vehicles. "The Bombardier BiLevel vehicle developed in North America has become one of our flagship products because of its undisputed economical performance and shortest delivery schedule in the industry", said William Spurr, President of Bombardier Transportation, North America. On top of offering 70 per cent more capacity than single-level coaches, the BiLevel vehicles' maintenance costs are substantially lower as well. "This vehicle is a popular choice for today's commuter rail industry because it is one of the largest-capacity cars in the world designed for maximum commuter passenger comfort", added Spurr. GO Transit has ordered a vehicle configuration that is accessible to the physically challenged. Each vehicle offers total capacity of 378 passengers (133 seated and 245 standees) on two full decks and intermediate end decks. This unique design allows for higher ceilings and better seating, stairway and door positioning. The low-level platform doors let a full carload of passengers on or off within 90 seconds, minimizing platform congestion, a key feature for GO Transit's popular commuter routes. These vehicles comply with Transport Canada's most recent regulations and are manufactured using Bombardier's latest platform design. The first Bombardier BiLevel vehicle, which was designed in collaboration with GO Transit, went into service in 1978. Since then, Bombardier has produced some 660 BiLevel cars, which are operated by different public transit authorities in North America, enhancing its features over time. The vehicles will be built at Bombardier's Thunder Bay, Ontario, manufacturing facility. Production will begin immediately and first deliveries are expected in late summer of 2003. Bombardier Transportation is the global leader in the rail equipment manufacturing and servicing industry. Its wide range of products includes passenger rail cars and total transit systems. It also manufactures locomotives, freight cars, propulsion & controls and provides rail control solutions. Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and services company, is a world-leading manufacturer of business jets, regional aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized recreational products. It also provides financial services and asset management in business areas aligned with its core expertise. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the Corporation has a workforce of some 80,000 people in 24 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2002 stood at $21.6 billion Cdn. Bombardier trades on the Toronto, Brussels and Frankfurt stock exchanges (BBD, BOM and BBDd.F). PHOTO AVAILABLE VIA OUR WEBSITE

To: Gilbert Drapeau who wrote (1064)	1/28/2003 11:52:08 AM
From: Gilbert Drapeau	Respond to of 1177

Appointment at Bombardier MONTREAL, QUEBEC--JANUARY 28, 2003 - 11:40 EST Bombardier Inc. announces the following appointment, effective Feb. 3, 2003. Mr. William J. Fox is appointed Senior Vice President, Public Affairs. Mr. Fox will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Fox was Senior Vice President, Public Affairs at Canadian National, responsible for public and government relations. Mr. Yvon Turcot, currently Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, will leave the Company on Jan. 31, 2003 to pursue other professional interests. Bombardier Inc., a diversified manufacturing and services company, is a world-leading manufacturer of business jets, regional aircraft, rail transportation equipment and motorized recreational products. It also provides financial services and asset management in business areas aligned with its core expertise. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the Corporation has a workforce of some 80,000 people in 24 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2002 totalled $21.6 billion Cdn. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto, Brussels and Frankfurt stock exchanges (BBD, BOM and BBDd.F).