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With firm orders for 210 trains the ZEFIRO family has become one of the most
successful platforms in the global high speed rail market

BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - September 30, 2010) - Bombardier Transportation
announced today it has signed a contract with Trenitalia (Italian Railways) for
the delivery of 50 very high speed trainsets V300ZEFIRO, a model of the
BOMBARDIER ZEFIRO high speed trains family. The V300ZEFIRO (known as ETR 1000 in
Italy) is developed in partnership with AnsaldoBreda, a subsidiary of the
Finmeccanica group of Italy. The total contract is valued at 1,54 billion euro
($2.10 billion US). Bombardier's share of the contract is valued at 652 million
euro ($889 million US).

The V300ZEFIRO has a capacity for 600 passengers and is capable of commercial
speeds of up to 360 km/h. Its unusually high acceleration enables the train to
ensure excellent travel times even in winding routes. It is fully interoperable
and will provide cross-border service, taking Trenitalia's passengers to other
European countries without the need for changing trains.

Andre Navarri, President and COO, Bombardier Transportation, commented on
Bombardier's successes in the global high speed rail market. He said, "We are
very proud to have received the confidence of Trenitalia. It is another
demonstration of our leadership in the development of new generation very high
speed trains, a flagship segment of the railway industry market.. Today,
Bombardier holds top level presence in this exciting market segment and we are
committed to continue to support customers around the globe offering our ZEFIRO
technology."

With the award announced today, Bombardier has won contracts for the delivery of
a total of 210 trains of the ZEFIRO family. The first order for this platform
came from China in October 2007, with a contract to supply ZEFIRO 250 km/h
trains. Since then, Bombardier was awarded contracts to deliver 80 units of the
ZEFIRO 380 model and additional 80 ZEFIRO 250 km/h trains, all ordered by the
Ministry of Railways in China (MOR). The first-generation ZEFIRO 250 is already
operating in China.

Stephane Rambaud Measson, President, Passengers Division, Bombardier
Transportation commented: "Our success in this market segment demonstrates that
customers have welcomed the innovation we have brought into making the ZEFIRO
high speed family about more than just speed." He added, "The ZEFIRO is a game
changer in this industry as in addition to high speed it also offers
cost-efficiency, coupled with high capacity capabilities, pleasing aesthetics,
reliability, safety, durability and environmentally friendly transportation
solutions."

Under the technical leadership of Bombardier, the production, testing and
commissioning of the V300ZEFIRO for Italy will take place in Italy at
AnsaldoBreda sites and the Bombardier site in Vado Ligure. Other Bombardier
sites will also participate in the development of the new train, such as the
Bombardier high speed trains engineering hub site located in Hennigsdorf,
Germany.

Roberto Tazzioli, Chief Country Representative, Bombardier Transportation,
Italy, further illustrated Bombardier's commitment to the market in Italy. He
said, "We are delighted to receive this contract as it represents a further
endorsement of our position in the Italian market, across a range of speed and
vehicle sectors, strengthened by our partnership approach. We intend to
demonstrate continued excellence in terms of productivity and build on our
partnerships in the Italian market."

Bombardier Transportation in Italy

Bombardier Transportation is one of the most important manufacturers of rolling
stock in Italy and is involved in some of the country's most important rail
projects; Trenitalia's various types of electric locomotives- including the E464
which is the largest single line in the Trenitalia fleet (628 vehicles). In
addition, Bombardier delivered the high-speed train ETR500 (as a member of the
Trevi consortium), the Rome-Fiumicino airport people-mover, the tram vehicles in
Milan and Palermo, the propulsion systems of the new Rome metro vehicles and the
traffic management system installed in various sections of the Italian rail
network (SCMT).

The group employs some 700 people in Italy. 500 people are located in Vado
Ligure, the plant set up in 1905 where close to 2,000 locomotives have been
manufactured to date. 200 people work at its engineering centre in Rome,
dedicated to the development of rail control solutions, signalling equipment and
rail traffic management systems.

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

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USA, Maryanne Roberts
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and Eastern Europe: +49 30 98607 1134
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Russia: +7 495 775 1830
Alexander Bocharov
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UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, other countries:
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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


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