Bombardier Transportation has received $94 million worth orders from the Essen Transport Authority (EVAG) to deliver 27 FLEXITY Classic trams. The contract demands Bombardier to supply two pre-series vehicles in August 2013. It will deliver the remaining orders in March 2014.
“The tender was based on the good experience with the proven 70% low-floor technology which is characterised by ensuring a smooth ride and high comfort, low wear and tear of tracks and wheels and a long operating life. The BOMBARDIER FLEXITY Classic tram fully meets tender expectations. Moreover, we want to have the electrical and mechanical part provided by one manufacturer and not by two,” said EVAG Chief Technical Officer Klaus-Peter Wandelenus.
“With this new order we are successfully continuing our long-standing cooperation with the Essen Transport Authority. We are grateful for the order and the trust placed in us. Our proven FLEXITY Classic trams will be modified to fit the infrastructure of Essen and fulfills the most recent standards,” said Bombardier Transportation President, Light Rail Vehicles, Germar Wacker.
“The tender was based on the good experience with the proven 70% low-floor technology which is characterised by ensuring a smooth ride and high comfort, low wear and tear of tracks and wheels and a long operating life. The BOMBARDIER FLEXITY Classic tram fully meets tender expectations. Moreover, we want to have the electrical and mechanical part provided by one manufacturer and not by two,” said EVAG Chief Technical Officer Klaus-Peter Wandelenus.
“With this new order we are successfully continuing our long-standing cooperation with the Essen Transport Authority. We are grateful for the order and the trust placed in us. Our proven FLEXITY Classic trams will be modified to fit the infrastructure of Essen and fulfills the most recent standards,” said Bombardier Transportation President, Light Rail Vehicles, Germar Wacker.