Transportation Industry

Belgian National Railways has awarded a 179 million [euro] contract to Bombardier Transportation in partnership with Alstom for the construction of 70 double-deck passenger coaches

International Railway Journal, Nov, 2004

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Caption: Belgian National Railways (SNCB) has awarded a 179 million [euro] contract to Bombardier Transportation in partnership with Alstom for the construction of 70 double-deck passenger coaches. The order represents a follow-up to an earlier order for 210 cars which have now been delivered. In addition, the partners will adapt 19 type T27 electric locomotives to enable push-pull operation. Bombardier's share of the contract is worth 111 million [euro]. Deliveries are scheduled between October 2006 and February 2008.

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