Media Advisory: Bombardier Launches its North American Light Rail Vehicle


MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC--(Marketwire - Sept. 30, 2011) - Bombardier Transportation invites media representatives to a press conference at APTA EXPO 2011 where the global leader in rail solutions will be showcasing two of its most recent innovations in the field of urban mobility.

Get on Board as Bombardier Launches New Light Rail Vehicle Platform

Join us as Bombardier unveils its cutting-edge light rail vehicle (LRV) platform, for the North American market. This launch will showcase the advantages of 100% low-floor, modular design for urban and suburban LRV applications.

The Game-Changing PrimoveCity e-Mobility Solutions

Learn more about Bombardiers' innovations in e-mobility such as the BOMBARDIER PRIMOVE technology which allows catenary-free and contactless operation. As a new solution for urban rail networks, PRIMOVE promises to reshape transportation by providing common technology for all forms of electric vehicles, including LRVs, buses, commercial vehicles, taxis and cars.

WHAT: Bombardier at APTA EXPO 2011
WHO : Mr. André Navarri
President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Transportation
Mr. Raymond Bachant
President – North America, Bombardier Transportation
Mr. Jérémie Desjardins
Head of the PrimoveCity program, Bombardier Transportation
WHEN : Monday, October 3rd 2011, at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE : New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Booth 4433, Hall H

About Bombardier Transportation

Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, offers the broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. Bombardier ECO4 technologies – built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and ecology – conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

BOMBARDIER, PrimoveCity, PRIMOVE and ECO4 are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

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Contact Information:

Canada: +1 450 441 3007
Marc Laforge, marc.laforge@ca.transport.bombardier.com

Mexico: +52 55 5093 7714
Barbara Corral, barbara.corral@mx.transport.bombardier.com

USA: +1 450 441 3007
Maryanne Roberts,
maryanne.roberts@us.transport.bombardier.com