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The globally proven BOMBARDIER CITYFLO 650 CBTC system to go into operation in
the UK capital

BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - June 14, 2011) - Bombardier Transportation has
been awarded the major contract for the Sub Surface Railway (SSR) automatic
train control (ATC) signalling upgrade for London Underground in the UK. The
contract, valued at approximately 354 million GBP (approx 402 million euro / $
577 million US), is a part of London Underground's SSR Upgrade Programme (SUP).
Bombardier will provide the proven CITYFLO 650 ATC system, its innovative
communication-based train control (CBTC) technology, similar to that running
successfully on the Metro de Madrid in Spain.

The full scope of the contract is for the signalling renewal and provision of an
ATC system for the four sub-surface lines (Metropolitan, District, Circle,
Hammersmith & City) of the London Underground network. Carrying 1.3 million
passengers a day, the lines comprise 40% of the network and carry 25% of the
total ridership.

Bombardier will equip the 310 km of track line (40 km in tunnels), 113 stations,
191 trainsets, 49 engineering trains and six heritage trains by 2018, followed
by a two-year warranty period. The main project office will be in London, with
Bombardier sites in Bangkok, Helsinki, Madrid, Pittsburgh, Plymouth, Derby and
Reading providing much of the product supply and associated engineering works.
Bombardier will equip the existing and new SSR vehicles in line with the new
contract.

Andre Navarri, President and Chief Operating Officer, Bombardier Transportation,
commented: "Bombardier's groundbreaking CBTC technology is installed globally on
13 lines and is proven to significantly increase capacity and quality of service
for our customers. We are very pleased to be awarded this new contract by London
Underground and look forward to working together on this exciting project to
improve the transport network for hundreds of thousands of passengers."

Anders Lindberg, President Bombardier Rail Control Solutions stated: "As well as
being an important contract for Bombardier in the UK signalling market, this is
further testimony to the strength of our innovative CITYFLO 650 system and our
reputation for system delivery. We have supplied CITYFLO solutions around the
world and are very proud to now be introducing our pioneering technology in the
UK."

CITYFLO 650 is a highly proven Bombardier ATC solution operating successfully
around the world on 13 lines in North America, Europe and Asia. It is a moving
block, CBTC system utilising modern radio-based wide area networks to
communicate between the control centre and the train. In addition to the
possibility to be installed without interruption to service and to tight
timelines, it can provide interoperability with legacy train control systems and
can be adapted to accommodate country requirements. This advanced solution leads
to improved safety, higher capacity and reliability, shorter headways between
trains and reduced maintenance costs.

Recent major deliveries include Metro de Madrid Lines 1 and 6 in Spain, part of
one of the busiest networks in Europe, where the customer has already noted a
30% increase in passenger carrying capacity with further improvement expected,
and Shenzhen Metro Line 3 in China, which was delivered in 22 months. Ongoing
projects include those being implemented in Saudi Arabia and Brazil, where
CITYFLO 650 is an integral part of the BOMBARDIER INNOVIA Monorail 300 system.

Bombardier Transportation's Rail Control Solutions portfolio covers the whole
range of CITYFLO mass transit solutions, from manual to fully automatic, as well
as communication-based systems. It also provides BOMBARDIER INTERFLO mainline
solutions, from conventional to ERTMS Level 2 systems. Bombardier provides a
complete palette of wayside and onboard signalling products.

Bombardier in the UK

In the UK's rail transportation industry, Bombardier is the leader in the
manufacture and maintenance of rolling stock and is the only remaining train
builder in the country. Bombardier Transportation employs around 4,500 people at
production facilities in Derby and Plymouth and 15 maintenance and overhaul
centres across the UK. Bombardier is contracted to service 5,200 vehicles in
Great Britain.

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
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