BOMBARDIER TALENT 2 Trains to Serve on Franconia E-Netz Starting 2011
Deutsche Bahn orders 22 additional trains for service in Bavaria and
Thuringia, Germany
BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - July 01, 2009) - Bombardier
Transportation will supply another 22 BOMBARDIER TALENT 2 trains to
Deutsche Bahn (DB) AG valued at just under 100 million euros (140
million US dollars). The total number of TALENT 2 trains ordered by
DB now comes to 98.
The new trains will be deployed on the E-Netz (electrical network) of
the German region, Franconia from 2011 onwards. The network covers
the tracks between Nuremberg, Bamberg and Wurzburg as well as the
towns of Sonneberg, Saalfeld and Jena in South Thuringia. The DB
Regio subsidiary, Regional- und Stadtverkehr Bayern GmbH (RSB), is
due to commence the network's operations at the end of 2011. RSB will
use the TALENT 2 trains both as regional express and regional trains.
The fleet is comprised of five three-car, nine four-car and eight
five-car trains.
The E-Netz of Franconia poses special challenges, as platform heights
vary from station to station. The trainset will have two different
entry heights each provided with sliding steps, allowing the platform
gap to be bridged.
"The TALENT 2 train is based on an innovative vehicle concept thanks
to its modular design, allowing highly flexible train configurations.
That's a real plus when it comes to the network's unique features.
We're pleased that passengers can now experience the comfort and
modern design of the TALENT 2 train in Thuringia as well. In fact,
the train will soon be in service in seven of Germany's federal
states", said Stephan Krenz, Managing Director and President of
Bombardier Transportation's Germany and Scandinavia business unit.
Back in February 2007, Deutsche Bahn AG and Bombardier Transportation
signed a framework agreement for the supply of up to 321 vehicles. To
date four call-offs have been executed including 76 electrical
multiple units which are intended for service on the Nuremberg
suburban rail network, the Moselbahn between Koblenz and Trier/Perl,
the Cottbus-Leipzig route as well as the Rhein-Sieg Express operating
between Aachen and Siegen, all in Germany.
Major features of the recently developed TALENT 2 electrical multiple
unit platform (the 442 series) are its modular concept with a high
degree of standardisation. This provides an almost unlimited level of
flexibility in terms of configuration, along with cost-effectiveness
and cost transparency. The innovative, modular construction principle
allows for countless variants of the same train type. The two- to
six-car trains can be provided with a wide variety of technical
modules, depending on whether they are to be used as commuter or
regional express trains.
The TALENT 2 trains' modern interior and exterior design, combined
with the ability to move about freely, create greater transparency
and help passengers enjoy a sense of security. A scalable traction
output provided by the highly reliable BOMBARDIER MITRAC propulsion
and control system makes the train particularly energy-efficient. The
vehicle can be specifically adapted to meet the frequent acceleration
and braking needs in the commuter sector. In terms of speed
requirements of the regional rail network, a top speed of 160 km/h
can be achieved. The TALENT 2 train also leads in terms of safety,
and already complies with the European standards for collision
safety.
Passengers with impaired mobility, sight or hearing, benefit from
tactile lettering on all controls along with audio and visual
passenger information apparent throughout the train. All entrances
have sliding steps for bridging the platform gap; making entering and
exiting easier for passengers at stations with a lower platform
height, despite the normal 800 mm entrances. In all train
configurations, a special entry is available for wheelchair users
that has a height of 598 mm and leads into the spacious multipurpose
area. The toilets onboard are also designed to accommodate people
with special needs.
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation, the global leader in rail technology,
offers the broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers
innovative products and services that set new standards in
sustainable mobility. BOMBARDIER ECO4 technologies - built on the
four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and ecology -
conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total
train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in
Berlin, Germany and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an
installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions,
from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation
equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global
corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year
ended Jan. 31, 2009, were $19.7 billion US, and its shares are traded
on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index
component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America
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