Bombardier's Rail Control Approved for Upcoming Swedish Rail Modernization Programme

BERLIN, GERMANY–(Marketwired – Dec. 1, 2017) –

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Bombardier’s Rail Control Approved for Swedish Rail Modernization Programme

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The BOMBARDIER INTERFLO 450 mainline rail control solution has received official approval for operation in Sweden. The type approval, granted by the Swedish Transport Administration, Trafikverket, and Swedish Transport Agency, Transportstyrelsen, opens the door for Bombardier’s high-capacity signalling system to be implemented as part of Sweden’s programme to modernise its entire 11,000-kilometer mainline rail network.

Thore Sekkenes, Managing Director, Bombardier Transportation Sweden, commented, “Our deep Swedish roots make us even more proud to continue providing the latest digital rail technology to help Sweden keep pace with increasing passenger and freight demand. With this final regulatory approval, our INTERFLO 450 solution is ready to play its part in the roll-out of ERTMS Level 2 rail control across Sweden, improving speeds, reliability and capacity while increasing integration with the rest of Europe.”

This official confirmation makes Bombardier Transportation the first supplier to receive approval for its ERTMS Level 2 technology for Sweden and verifies that the INTERFLO 450 wayside solution meets the required national and European technical and safety regulations. The announcement reflects the successful operation of the technology on both the Ådal and Bothnia pilot lines which entered operation in 2012 and now run with 99.9% availability, over four times better than the existing system.

As well as being the first supplier in Sweden to start ERTMS operation, Bombardier is the market leader there for rail control solutions and has also equipped over 130 vehicles to date with its EBI Cab onboard system. This technology is compatible with both ERTMS and the existing signalling system, enabling trains to operate as the Swedish network continues to be upgraded.

Initially created to allow European cross-border rail traffic, the globally-adopted ERTMS Level 2 signalling standard provides accurate and continuous radio-based, automatic train protection. The wayside system can cater to higher-speed operations, optimising the flow of trains and supporting network interoperability, while reducing maintenance costs. Bombardier was the first supplier worldwide to commission ERTMS Level 2 for operation and today its solutions are used in 26 countries.

Bombardier has supplied solutions to the Swedish national railway system for over 100 years. Its local presence includes its regional business, project delivery and engineering hub for rail control, production centre for propulsion systems and network of service centres. Bombardier is also a leading signalling supplier for Sweden’s regional and commuter rail lines, most recently equipping the new Stockholm City Line.

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 and our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, we posted revenues of .3 billion. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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