Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract to provide 33 additional TWINDEXX Vario double-deck coaches to Israel Railways. This call-off is part of a framework agreement signed in October 2010 and is valued at approximately 56 million euros. Delivery of the new coaches is scheduled to be completed by February 2019.
The new coaches are an improved version of those currently in operation in Israel and will provide an enhanced travel experience. They will be equipped with carpeting on both levels, a state-of-the-art passenger information system, powerful air-conditioning, bogies with secondary air-suspension, and a safety system that allows departure only after passenger doors have fully closed. Hauled by the new TRAXX AC electric locomotives ordered in 2015, each eight-car train features seating capacity for 1,000 passengers.
“Israel Railways is coping with a sustainable increase in ridership and capacity demand. We are pleased to have the opportunity to receive additional proven and reliable rolling stock from Bombardier in order to further increase the capacity offering to our passengers,” Amir Itskovich, Head of Project Portfolio & Deputy RoS Engineering and Development, Israel Railways, said.
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