Israel Railways (ISR) has ordered 72 double-deck coaches from Bombardier in the latest stage of the state-owned company’s fleet modernisation programme.
The 122 million euro order follows a contract in 2010 for 150 coaches as part of a framework agreement with Bombardier Transportation.
Today’s order, valued at approximately 122 million euro brings the total number of new double-deck cars for ISR to 222.
Delivery of the new coaches will take place between March 2014 and February 2015.
Jean Berge, vice president sales, mainline and metros, Bombardier Transportation, said: “With each double-deck train capable of carrying approximately 900 passengers, these 222 new cars will significantly enhance passengers’ comfort.
“More trains, more seats, more comfort and improved safety all add up to making modern mass transit in Israel more attractive and reliable.”
Yossi Daskal, chief country representative of Bombardier Transportation in Israel, added: “We are extremely committed to bringing our expertise and our state-of-the art technology to Israel and we will support ISR in providing a reliable, high-capacity means of transport, ready to support future growth.”
