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Bombardier to help maintain Spanish fast trains in US$202M 14-year contract |
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Written by THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Sunday, 20 July 2008 |
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BERLIN - Bombardier Transportation (TSX:BBD.B) has announced a contract worth US$202 million over 14 years to help maintain high-speed trains for Spanish national rail operator RENFE.
The Berlin-headquarted rail equipment division of Montreal-based Bombardier Inc. said Thursday it won the work in a consortium with Spanish train maker Talgo.
They will maintain 45 AVE S-130 trains, which have a top speed of 250 km/h, at RENFE depots in Madrid until 2022.
"This maintenance contract will help to consolidate Bombardier's leadership position in the comprehensive high-speed-rail program being implemented in Spain, one of the most advanced in the world," Bombardier stated.
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