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The latest addition to the BOMBARDIER TRAXX platform raises the bar for
environmental-friendliness and economy of operation in locomotive-driven
transportation

BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - April 18, 2011) - Bombardier Transportation and
DB Regio AG have signed a nine-year frame contract - valued at approximately
600 million euro ($867 million US). - for 200 BOMBARDIER TRAXX diesel
locomotives with game-changing multi-engine propulsion.

At the same time, DB Regio has placed a formal order for the first 20
locomotives for passenger transportation. First delivery is planned for mid
2013. The order amounts to approximately 62 million euro ($90 million US).

This newest member of the TRAXX locomotive platform, with its highly innovative
diesel propulsion is designed for locomotive-hauled passenger and freight
transportation throughout Europe. Its use of four rugged, heavy-duty industrial
diesel engines in place of a single large diesel motor provides operators with
key advantages. The locomotive already fulfills the new stringent EU Stage IIIB
emissions standard thanks to proven and highly efficient diesel engines.
Compared to single-engine diesel locomotives, it markedly reduces fuel
consumption, exhaust emissions and life-cycle costs.

Using standard diesel engines produced in very large series, this new TRAXX DE
locomotive builds a bridge to a multitude of other industrial applications with
the same engine. This assures spare parts availability and diesel engine support
thanks to the large quantity of engines installed and the established service
capabilities in the market. The diesel engines are configured in a modular
assemblies allowing modification and upgrades over the lifetime of the
locomotive. They can be upgraded to meet potential new emission standards and
requirements in the future.

The exchangable diesel modules contribute markedly to lower costs for
maintenance, future upgrades and overhaul. This is due to smaller and lighter
exchangeable components, the easy accessability of spares, the ease of repair
and the resulting shorter locomotive downtimes. In addition, mission reliability
is substantially increased thanks to the redundant configuration with four
diesel engines. With the multi-engine concept the locomotive maintains full
tractive effort also if a reduced number of diesel engines are in operation. By
shutting down engines during idling and at low power demand, this key feature
reduces fuel and lube oil consumption.

"The locomotives can be operated with one to four engines as needed, providing
optimum power for each specific situation. The use of these 200 TRAXX multi-
engine diesel locomotives will result in a massive reduction of CO2 over their
life span," emphasised Ake Wennberg, President of the division Locomotives and
Equipment, Bombardier Transportation. "By meeting the demanding Stage IIIB
emissions standards, using sustainable fuels and operating fuel-efficiently, the
TRAXX DE Multi-Engine is one of the most environmentally friendly locomotives in
the marketplace."

Thanks to the TRAXX locomotive platform concept, operators will benefit from
synergies to their existing TRAXX locomotive fleet for operation, maintenance,
long-term spare parts availability and high residual value over the lifetime of
the locomotives. DB AG and its subsidiaries already own and operate a fleet of
more than 680 TRAXX locomotives.

"We are very pleased about the signing of the frame agreement with DB Regio AG.
These locomotives will make a significant contribution to environmental
sustainability for European passenger and freight transportation," said Dr.
Klaus Baur, Chairman of the Management Board, Bombardier Transportation in
Germany.

Final assembly of the new locomotives will take place in Kassel, Germany. The
carbodies will be produced at Bombardier's site in Wroclaw, Poland, and the
bogies are to be supplied by Bombardier's site in Siegen, Germany. Bombardier's
sites in Mannheim and Kassel, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland are responsible
for product development. The propulsion & control equipment will be supplied by
Bombardier's sites in Mannheim and Hennigsdorf, Germany.

As a member of the TRAXX locomotive platform, the TRAXX Diesel Multi-Engine
locomotive can accomodate the same country packages as the electric TRAXX
locomotives, including conventional automatic train protection systems and ETCS.
The platform is designed for the transportation of freight and passengers on
national and international routes and is suitable for all networks. Since its
introduction, more than 1,500 TRAXX locomotives have been sold and TRAXX
locomotives are approved in 18 countries in Europe. The platform consists of
three electric variants (multi-system, alternating and direct current
locomotives) and a new diesel-electric design. All TRAXX locomotives are
characterised by their modular design, as well as their innovative BOMBARDIER
MITRAC propulsion and controls system, which is already in use in over 3,200
locomotives worldwide. TRAXX locomotives are more than 90 % recyclable and bear
the EMAS environmental seal, guaranteeing environmental friendliness and energy
efficiency.

About Bombardier Transportation

Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, offers the
broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and
services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. BOMBARDIER ECO4
technologies - built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and
ecology - conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total
train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany
and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over
100,000 vehicles worldwide.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from
commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems
and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada.
Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.7 billion, and
its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed
as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America
indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us
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