Bombardier signs three-year services contract extension for Arriva CrossCountry in the UK
19 Outubro 2020 - 9:38AM
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Global mobility solution provider Bombardier Transportation has
announced today that it has signed a three-year extension to its
Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Arriva CrossCountry, in the
United Kingdom, with the option of a further extension of up to one
year. Under the new agreement, which lasts from today until October
14, 2023, Bombardier will continue to maintain, overhaul, service
and clean a fleet of 34 class 220 Voyagers and 24 class 221 Super
Voyagers, owned by Beacon Rail at Bombardier’s Central Rivers depot
in Staffordshire and at outstations across the CrossCountry network
which stretches from Aberdeen in Scotland to Penzance in Cornwall,
UK.
The three-year contract extension is valued at £248 million
($320 million US, €273 million euro).
Matt Byrne, President UK, Bombardier Transportation said, “We
are delighted that we have reached agreement to maintain the
Voyager and Super Voyager fleet for Arriva CrossCountry. This
important contract extension is a reflection of our excellent
relationship with Arriva, and the hard work and professionalism of
our Central Rivers team who deliver day in, day out for Britain’s
vitally important CrossCountry network.”
Tom Joyner, Managing Director, Arriva CrossCountry said, “We’re
really pleased to continue our relationship with Bombardier to
maintain our Voyager and Super Voyager fleet. The Voyagers are a
key part of our fleet, operating across the length and breadth of
Great Britain. As a long-distance operator of choice, we have a
vital role to play in strengthening our connections between our
towns and cities and look forward to working closely with
Bombardier to deliver to our customers.”
Under the Train Services Agreement, maintenance, overhaul and
cleaning of the class 220 and class 221 fleet will take place at
Central Rivers depot, with heavy component maintenance taking place
at Bombardier Crewe.
About Bombardier
TransportationBombardier Transportation is a
global mobility solution provider leading the way with the rail
industry’s broadest portfolio. It covers the full spectrum of
solutions, ranging from trains to sub-systems and signalling to
complete turnkey transport systems, e-mobility technology and
data-driven maintenance services. Combining technology and
performance with empathy, Bombardier Transportation continuously
breaks new ground in sustainable mobility by providing integrated
solutions that create substantial benefits for operators,
passengers and the environment. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany,
Bombardier Transportation employs around 36,000 people and its
products and services operate in over 60 countries.
About BombardierWith nearly 60,000 employees
across two business segments, Bombardier is a global leader in the
transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing
planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class
transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger
comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.
Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Bombardier has production and
engineering sites in over 25 countries across the segments of
Aviation and Transportation. Bombardier 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
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