Bombardier Transportation announced that its Australian joint venture with Downer EDI, known as EDI Rail Bombardier Transportation Pty Ltd, has been awarded the contract by Western Australia’s (WA) Public Transport Authority (PTA), to supply an additional 10 three-car commuter trains (30 cars).
It is an extension to the contract for the Perth “B series” electric multiple unit (EMU) trains. Fleet maintenance to 2026 for both the “A” and “B” series train fleets is also included.
The total contract is valued at approximately 340 million euros. Bombardier Transportation owns 50% of the shares in the EDI Rail Bombardier Transportation Pty Ltd joint venture and will include results of this subsidiary by using the equity method.
The “B series” EMU platform is a local design by Bombardier in Australia. The trains will be equipped with the proven Bombardier Mitrac Energy Saver propulsion.
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