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Supplementary diesel engine makes rail transport companies more independent and
enables goods to be transported seamlessly

BERLIN--(Marketwire - May 10, 2011) - At this year's Transport Logistic trade
fair from May 10 to 13, Bombardier Transportation will premiere a BOMBARDIER
TRAXX AC locomotive with a supplementary diesel motor.

Known as Last Mile Diesel, this innovation removes the need to change
locomotives in shunting areas of a rail network. The new technology offers
increased flexibility, for example at stations where a system change takes
place, at terminals, at ports or on construction sites. There the last metres of
rail, the so-called last mile, are generally not electrified. Until now shunting
locomotives have had to replace electric locomotives in these areas to close the
gap. The new TRAXX AC Locomotive with Last Mile Diesel enables the seamless
transport of goods by rail.

Ake Wennberg, President of Locomotives and Equipment division, Bombardier
Transportation, said: "Our Last Mile locomotive offers real innovation, giving
rise to whole new possibilities in rail freight transportation. I am certain
that this new product will impress our customers." The first five locomotives of
this type were already ordered by the leasing firm Railpool at the end of last
year. "This fulfills a long-held wish for us, the market has been waiting for
this opportunity. We are convinced by this solution," explained Dr Walter
Breinl, Managing Director of Railpool GmbH.

Three of these five locomotives will be leased by the Swiss private rail firm
BLS Cargo. "The Last Mile Locomotive enables us to develop new markets for BLS
Cargo," said Dr. Dirk Stahl, CEO of BLS Cargo. "We can offer customers in
Switzerland, Germany and Austria innovative and above all efficient rail
logistics solutions."

The TRAXX AC locomotive with Last Mile Diesel is a further development of the
tried and tested TRAXX platform that has been developed in close co-operation
with our customers. Furthermore, the development of the Last Mile Diesel is
based on the positive experiences with the two-system BOMBARDIER ALP 45 Dual
Power locomotive in the North American market. As a next step, the development
of a TRAXX DC locomotive with a Last Mile Diesel engine is planned.

The TRAXX product family is designed for both the transport of freight as well
as passengers on national and international routes on all networks. It is
available in three electrical variants (for multi-system, AC and DC
locomotives), as well as in a diesel-electric variant. All TRAXX locomotives are
distinguished by their modular design and their highly efficient BOMBARDIER
MITRAC drive and control systems. In total, more than 1,500 TRAXX locomotives
have been sold.

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
on Twitter @BombardierInc.

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USA: +1 450 441 3007
Maryanne Roberts
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