Rail Industry News

We made the decision to retain our design, engineering and manufacturing capability at our Derby manufacturing plant and will continue to compete for tenders for train manufacturing in the UK. In addition, we have made several changes to the senior management team in the UK to provide stronger integration across all Bombardier's operating divisions.

Our UK Review considered several factors:

The UK Government has signalled its strong commitment to rail with its National Infrastructure plans. Bombardier is keen to be part of this exciting programme of rail revitalisation.

In December, Bombardier Transportation UK won a competitive tender contract with Southern valued at £188m for the manufacture of 130 Electrostars.

The DfT announced that the first feasibility stage of procurement for the eVoyager Cross Country project was complete and Bombardier would be asked to submit more detailed information in Q1 2012.

Production of the Southern vehicles will commence in Derby later this year, eVoyager will allow us to retain our high calibre engineering team and a worldwide centre of excellence for Bombardier in Derby, in order to bid for future opportunities.

Crossrail is a very important project for Bombardier and we have been encouraged by Government comments regarding procurement process, in which we hope to see:

- Financing of the Crossrail project considered separately from the train selection.
- Consideration of technical suitability of the rolling stock.
- Socio-economic consideration in the value for money assessment for the tax payer.

Bombardier's products are technically market leading and represent excellent value for money. This is why we have been successful throughout the world and why we have made the decision to remain a strong competitive centre for train design and manufacturing in the UK."

Paul Roberts

President Services UK &
Chief Country Representative
UK & Ireland
Bombardier Transportation