FLEXITY tram
FLEXITY low floor tram for Zurich.
- The contract increases the number of FLEXITY Zurich trams ordered to 110
- The FLEXITY Zurich Tram won this year’s coveted Red Dot Design Award, based on a successful mix of retro elements, which creates a direct connection to the city, friendly interior design and cutting-edge technology
BERLIN, 11 December 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) –
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Global mobility leader Bombardier Transportation and Zurich Public Transport operator VBZ have signed contracts for an additional 40 people BOMBARDIER FLEXITY low floor tram for Zurich. This is part of an option from a contract awarded to Bombardier by VBZ in March 2017 for 70 years FLEXITY trams with options for more than 70. Today’s selection for an additional 40 trams is worth about 172 million Swiss francs (160 million euros, $ 194 million US), excluding VAT.
“I am very happy that we can now order an additional 40 FLEXITY trams for Zurich as the need for public transport will continue to grow as the population increases. More than 50 percent of Zurich residents do not own a car, so in order to maintain this high proportion, the offer of public transport must be attractive to our customers and new ones. FLEXITY trams contribute significantly to this, “said Dr. Guido Schoch, Director of Public Transport VBZ Zurich.
“Today ordered 40 more FLEXITY trams for Zurich is the best support we can receive from our customers VBZ. These beautifully designed and sophisticated innovative low floor trams meet the highest standards in terms of safety, environmental compatibility, energy consumption, accessibility, vibration and noise emissions, and they will provide safe and comfortable transportation for Zurich’s growing population for many years. coming, ”said Stéphane Wettstein, Switzerland’s Managing Director at Bombardier Transportation.
First FLEXITY The Zurich tram of the new VBZ fleet, vehicle number 4,001, was delivered to Switzerland in November 2019 for testing on the Zurich network and started passenger service in October 2020.
Also in 2020, FLEXITY Zurich Trams won the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award for Product Design. According to the jury, “FLEXITY Zurich impresses with its successful mix of retro elements, which create a direct connection to the city, friendly interior design and cutting-edge technology. “The exterior and interior designs were developed collaboratively by design agencies Milani, Bombardier and VBZ.
On the outside, a 100 percent low floor design ensures tram doors are aligned with the station platform for easy getting on and off. The lower floors combined with wider doors make tram access easier for passengers with limited mobility. Regenerative braking increases the energy efficiency of the tram and the Bombardier Obstacle Detection Assistance System (ODAS) adds a new level of safety.
On the interior, the new trams have 20 percent more passenger capacity than the trams currently in use. The spacious comfortable interior has an open design to improve passenger flow and certain areas easily accommodate passengers with wheelchairs, as well as travelers with strollers or luggage. Dynamic schedules and dynamic passenger information on board ensure that passengers receive the latest travel information throughout their journey.
Bombardier FLEXITY trams are already in service at Basel and Zurich in Switzerland and they are renowned worldwide for their operational reliability, attractive design and enhanced safety features. More than 5,000 Bombardier trams and light rail vehicles have been ordered or are already in successful revenue service in cities around the world.
About Bombardier Transportation Switzerland
Bombardier is one of the largest rail transport suppliers in Switzerland with headquarters in Zurich and production facilities in Villeneuve (VD). Bombardier Switzerland has supplied a wide range of units, railroad cars, locomotives and trams to operators on the Swiss market and provides comprehensive service and maintenance support to customer fleets throughout their life cycle.
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is a leading global mobility solutions provider with the broadest portfolio of the rail industry. It covers the full spectrum of solutions, from rail to sub-systems and signaling to complete ready-to-use transport systems, e-mobility technology and data-driven maintenance services. Combining technology and performance with empathy, Bombardier Transportation continues to break new ground in sustainable mobility by providing integrated solutions that create huge benefits for operators, passengers and the environment. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Bombardier Transportation employs approximately 36,000 people and its products and services operate in more than 60 countries.
About Bombardier
With more than 52,000 employees in two business segments, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing aircraft and trains. Our products and services provide a world class transportation experience that sets new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.
Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering locations in more than 25 countries across the Aviation and Transport segment. Bombardier’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019, Bombardier posted revenues of $ 15.8 billion. News and information available on bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Tokopedia.
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