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MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - October 22, 2010) - The consortium comprising
Bombardier Transportation and Alstom Transport signed a contract with Societe de
transport de Montreal (STM) for the supply of 468 metro cars (52 nine-car
trainsets) to replace the MR-63 fleet, in service since 1966, and to optimize
service. The contract is estimated at approximately $1.2 billion CDN ($1.2
billion US, 864 million euro). Bombardier's share is estimated at $742 million
CDN ($725 million US, 519 million euro) and Alstom's share is estimated at $493
million CDN ($482 million US, 345 million euro). The contract will enter into
force, and the final price fixed using the applicable exchange rate, when the
usual steps of funding approval will be completed.

The design, manufacture and final assembly of the new Montreal metro cars will
be undertaken at Bombardier's facilities in La Pocatiere and Saint-Bruno,
Quebec. Alstom's sites in Sorel-Tracy and Montreal, Quebec, will also be
involved. The first prototype train will arrive in June 2013, followed by the
base order deliveries that are scheduled to take place between February 2014 and
September 2018.

In conformity with the STM requirements, the project includes a 60% canadian
content and final assembly will take place in Canada.

The new cars will offer all the characteristics of a 21st century metro:


--  The next-generation metro cars will provide a range of new features for
    passengers, ensuring maximum space and safety, including:

    --  Open gangways allowing riders to walk freely from one end of the
        train to the other.

    --  A new spacious interior design with optimal and ergonometric sitting
        arrangement.

    --  A state-of-the art electronic passenger information system.

    --  New security features, including onboard cameras and a two-way
        intercom system connecting passengers with the driver and the
        control center.

--  The new design will increase reliability with proven propulsion and
    traction system technologies, and leverage environmentally friendly
    technologies, such as the well-known wooden shoe braking system.


"Bombardier and Alstom commend the determination of the Government of Quebec and
the city of Montreal to bring about an efficient resolution to this bid
process." says Raymond Bachant, President, Bombardier Transportation, North
America. "These state-of-the-art metro cars will provide Montreal and its
transit users a reliable, comfortable and quiet ride and will continue to
reflect the spirit of this great international city".
"We look forward to getting to work to ensure the successful supply of new metro
cars to the STM and its transit users." commented Pierre Gauthier, President of
Alstom Canada, "The STM will benefit from the combined expertise of the two
largest transport manufacturer in the world who have been major contributors to
the original MR-63 and MR-73 metro fleet."

The Montreal metro consists of 4 lines, 68 stations on 66 kilometers of tracks
and its metro cars travel some 76 million kilometers each year. It operates 20
hours per day and ensures an average of more than 850 000 passenger-trips per
weekday.

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 Jan. 31, 2010, were $19.4 billion US, 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

About Alstom Transport

A promoter of sustainable mobility, Alstom Transport develops and markets the
most complete range of systems, equipment and services in the railway sector.
Alstom Transport manages entire transport systems, taking in rolling stock,
signalling and infrastructure, and offers "turnkey" solutions. Alstom Transport
recorded sales of 5.8 billion euros in the fiscal year 2009-2010. Alstom
Transport is present in over 60 countries and employs some 27,000 people.

About Alstom

Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation, power transmission
and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and
environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the fastest train and the
highest capacity automated metro in the world, provides turnkey integrated power
plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources,
including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind, and it offers a wide range of
solutions for power transmission, with a focus on smart grids. The Group employs
96,500 people in more than 70 countries, and had sales of over EUR 23 billion(i)
in 2009/10. ((i)Pro forma figures)

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Contacts:
North America: +1 450 441 3007
Canada: Marc-Andre Lefebvre
marc-andre.lefebvre@ca.transport.bombardier.com
USA: Maryanne Roberts
maryanne.roberts@us.transport.bombardier.com

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Central
and Eastern Europe: +49 30 98607 1134
Heiner Spannuth,heiner.spannuth@de.transport.bombardier.com

Nordic Countries: +46 10 852 5062
Jonny Hedberg,jonny.hedberg@se.transport.bombardier.com

Russia: +7 495 775 1830
Alexander Bocharov
alexander.bocharov@ru.transport.bombardier.com

UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, other countries:
+44 1332 266470
Neil Harvey,neil.harvey@uk.transport.bombardier.com

Benelux: +49 30 98607 1141
Janet Olthof,janet.olthof@de.transport.bombardier.com

France: +33 6 07 78 95 38
Anne Froger,anne.froger@fr.transport.bombardier.com

South Europe, Brazil and India: +35 1 919 693 728
Luis Ramos,luis.ramos@pt.transport.bombardier.com

Alstom Transport:
North America: +1 514 281 6200
Michele Stein,michelle.stein@power.alstom.com

Alstom Transport:
France: +33 1 57 06 92 83
Laurent Gerbet,laurent.gerbet@transport.alstom.com


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