Bombardier Rolls Out First BiLevel Commuter Car for New Commuter Rail Line in New Mexico, USA.THUNDER BAY, Ontario -- Bombardier Transportation, along with representatives of the New Mexico Mid-Region Council of Governments (MRCOG MRCOG Member, Royal College of Gynecologists ), the New Mexico Department of Transportation and other invited guests, celebrated completion of the first of 10 Bombardier BiLevel commuter rail cars for a new service between Belen and Bernalillo, New Mexico Bernalillo is a town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 6,611. It is the county seat of Sandoval CountyGR6. in the USA. William Spurr, President, Bombardier Transportation, North America; Lawrence Rael, Executive Director of the MRCOG; and Rhonda Faught, New Mexico Secretary of Transportation presided over the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. at Bombardier's manufacturing facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The vehicles are scheduled for delivery between August and October 2005. The first car was completed in just eight months after Notice to Proceed (NTP (Network Time Protocol) A TCP/IP protocol used to synchronize the real time clock in computers, network devices and other electronic equipment that is time sensitive. It is also used to maintain the correct time in NTP-based wall and desk clocks. ) was given in October 2004. The new vehicles will run on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is a commuter rail system serving the metropolitan area of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Mid Region Council of Governments (MRCOG), a regional government planning , New Mexico's first commuter rail line, by the end of 2005. William Spurr commented: "The Bombardier BiLevel car is a service proven transit solution that delivers unparallel reliability and cost efficiency. We are very proud that New Mexico chose our products for their new commuter train service." He added: "We are especially proud to be part of the state of New Mexico's vision to provide enhanced and reliable service for its citizens and look forward to a long term relationship with our customer for many years to come." The first BiLevel vehicle went into service in 1978 with GO Transit in Toronto. Since then, Bombardier has produced more than 750 BiLevel cars operating with eleven different public transit authorities in North America, enhancing the car's safety and service features over time. With a service proven design, low implementation costs, as well as limited requirements for infrastructure construction, the BiLevel car is well suited for start-up lines such as New Mexico's new commuter rail line. Moreover, BiLevel cars offer the advantages of a common platform, allowing our customers to build in their needs and requirements. Lawrence Rael, Executive Director of the MRCOG, praised the spirit of cooperation between Bombardier and the Mid Region Council of Governments."We are delighted that Bombardier has been able to deliver these railcars in such a short timeframe, especially given our unconventional designs," he said.He added: "The Governor of New Mexico asked that we have commuter rail service up and running by the end of this year, and Bombardier's accelerated production schedule will allow us to meet that deadline." In North America, Bombardier Transportation is the leader in intercity, commuter rail, automated rapid transit and automated guideway transit Automated guideway transit (AGT) is a fully automated, grade-separated transit system in which rubber-tired vehicles are guided, usually by horizontally running guide wheels, on a guideway. systems. It also maintains two of the largest multi-level commuter fleets in Canada and the United States The United States and Canada share a unique legal relationship. U.S. law looks northward with a mixture of optimism and cooperation, viewing Canada as an integral part of U.S. economic and environmental policy. through its North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Services Unit. About Bombardier A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2005 were $15.8 billion US and its shares are traded on the Toronto stock exchanges (BBD BBD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Barbados Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ). News and information are available at www.bombardier.com. BiLevel is a trademark of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries. New Mexico Rail Runner Express is a trademark of a third party. Bombardier Transportation (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :BBD.MV.A) (TSX:BBD.SV.B) |
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