German cities order Bombardier Transportation light rail vehicles

Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed contracts with both the Düsseldorf Rheinbahn and Cologne transport authorities (KVB) for the delivery of 62 Flexity light rail vehicles in total. The contract with KVB is for 20 vehicles and is valued at approximately US$68 million. Rheinbahn’s contract for 42 vehicles, with an option for 16 additional vehicles, is valued at approximately US$135 million.
March 20, 2015 Read time: 1 min
RSSRail technology leader 513 Bombardier Transportation has signed contracts with both the Düsseldorf 5843 Rheinbahn and Cologne transport authorities (KVB) for the delivery of 62 Flexity light rail vehicles in total.

The contract with KVB is for 20 vehicles and is valued at approximately US$68 million. Rheinbahn’s contract for 42 vehicles, with an option for 16 additional vehicles, is valued at approximately US$135 million.

Flexity light rail vehicles are 28 metres long, feature generous passageways and spacious multi-purpose areas. They will replace the region’s existing fleet of Stadtbahnwagen B vehicles. Düsseldorf’s vehicles are scheduled to be delivered between 2017 and 2020, while those for Cologne are scheduled for delivery between 2020 and 2021.

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