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5/21/2003
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Bombardier receives $76 million locomotive contract from Swiss railway
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Swiss Federal Railways recently awarded a $76 million contract to Bombardier Transportation to manufacture 18 multi-system locomotives.
Designed to adapt to AC and DC networks, the locomotives will be used to move freight between Switzerland and Italy.
A version of Bombardier’s class 185 model, the locomotives would be equipped with electronics used on the 15kV AC network in Switzerland and the 3 kV DC network in Italy, and both countries’ train control systems.
Reaching speeds of 86 mph, the locomotives are expected to integrate easily into the railway's existing fleet, according to a prepared statement.
The locomotives will be manufactured in Kassel, Germany, before Bombardier commissions them in Switzerland. Delivery is scheduled between October 2004 and March 2005.
Designed to adapt to AC and DC networks, the locomotives will be used to move freight between Switzerland and Italy.
A version of Bombardier’s class 185 model, the locomotives would be equipped with electronics used on the 15kV AC network in Switzerland and the 3 kV DC network in Italy, and both countries’ train control systems.
Reaching speeds of 86 mph, the locomotives are expected to integrate easily into the railway's existing fleet, according to a prepared statement.
The locomotives will be manufactured in Kassel, Germany, before Bombardier commissions them in Switzerland. Delivery is scheduled between October 2004 and March 2005.
