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Article: United Kingdom: Bombardier Wins First FLEXITY 2 Tram Order for Blackpool in the UK.
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- TendersInfo
- Article date:
- July 10, 2009
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Byline: kusumv03
Bombardier Transportation has won the first BOMBARDIER FLEXITY 2 tram order signed worldwide to supply 16 trams to the City of Blackpool. Funded by the Department for Transport (DFT), Blackpool Council and Lancashire County Council, this contract is valued at approximately 33 million pounds sterling ($54 million US, 38 million euros). Bombardier, in delivering these trams, is contributing to the revitalisation of Britain's most traditional tram system, enhancing the city's attractiveness while reducing energy consumption.
The vehicles are scheduled to be delivered between May 2011 and March 2012. Bombardier will manufacture the vehicles ...