Bombardier Transportation presents new product platform for the locomotive sector at Transport Logistic in Munich

Bombardier Transportation presents new product platform for the locomotive sector at Transport Logistic in Munich

 

• Innovative TRAXX locomotive platform to add efficiency and flexibility to operators across Europe
• Entire locomotive platform now available with diesel support engine

Berlin, 2017-May-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation presented its new product platform for the locomotive sector at the Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich today (May 9, 2017). Alongside the BOMBARDIER TRAXX AC3 locomotive, which is powered by alternating current, the product platform is now complete with the introduction of new BOMBARDIER TRAXX MS3 (multi system) and DC3 (direct current) locomotives. While the MS3 can be used under the four voltages commonly found in Europe, the DC3 version can operate on direct current routes, for example in Italy and Poland. With the new locomotive platform, Bombardier now has the rail market’s most modern and comprehensive range of electric locomotives.

Michael Fohrer, President of Locomotives and Light Rail Vehicles, Bombardier Transportation, says, “Our new locomotive platform offers operators suitable solutions for all electrification systems. The advantages are mainly in the areas of tractive power, economical and ecological operation and tailor-made service variants. Our new platform will enable operators to rely upon the Last Mile Feature across all of Europe, making it possible to bridge non-electrified track sections in harbours and borders as well as compensate for power failure.”

Compared to similar locomotives in their class, the new TRAXX locomotives will offer greater performance. They will be able to pull one additional carriage each and their degree of efficiency will be 1.9 per cent higher. This means that operators can save around 170,000 euro over the locomotive’s 30-year service life. Plus, an Ecomode can cut overall energy consumption by five per cent by switching off individual traction motors. The locomotives are also designed condition-based and modular maintenance which reduces downtime by making mechanical service faster and easier.

The new locomotives are based on the successful TRAXX platform, which has existed for 15 years and has some 1,750 currently in operation in Europe. In particular, the features of the MS3 and DC3 locomotives are derived from the TRAXX AC3 locomotive, of which more than 280 have been sold to date.

Visit Bombardier at the transport logistic 2017 at the Munich Trade Fair Centre from 9 to 12 May, at Stand FGL 703/1 in the outdoor exhibition area.

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.

Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, we posted revenues of $16.3 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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For Information:

Imke Koch
Media Relations
Locomotives
+49 561 801 6618
imke.koch@rail.bombardier.com

Group Media Relations
+49 30 98607 1687
press@rail.bombardier.com

Source: Bombardier Transportation

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