Bombardier Transportation has opened a state-of-the-art development and test laboratory in Vasteras, Sweden.
The facility is Bombardier’s central competence centre for medium power propulsion technology.
The cutting-edge technologies developed by Bombardier Transportation in Vasteras are in operation around the world, including MITRAC propulsion and controls in metros, commuter, regional and high speed trains.
The establishment of the MITRAC Powerlab is a ‘vital step in meeting increasing customer demand in terms of reliability and efficiency’, Bombardier said.
It follows the inauguration of the first Powerlab in Zurich, Switzerland, in 2009.
Per Allmer, President Propulsion and Controls, Bombardier Transportation, said:
“Our Powerlabs are an important element in ensuring maximum reliability and minimum operational costs for our customers around the world. With the new MITRAC Powerlab, we are also underlining the importance of our competence centre in Vasteras.
“Bombardier’s Swedish rail expertise will continue playing a leading role worldwide. Moreover, we remain dedicated to offering innovative transport solutions to the Nordic markets.”
