Bombardier confirms three-year services contract for new East Midlands Railway franchise in the UK
August 20 2019 - 4:39AM
Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has announced
today that it has signed a new Train Services Agreement (TSA) with
Abellio and Eversholt Rail for the new East Midlands Railway
franchise in the United Kingdom. Under the new agreement which
lasts from today until December 31, 2022, Bombardier will maintain
Bombardier class 222 diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) trains at
Derby Etches Park depot for use on East Midlands Railway mainline
services. The new agreement follows Bombardier’s previous role in
maintaining the 125 miles per hour trains for the former East
Midlands Trains franchise. The contract is valued at approximately
£133 million GBP ($161 million US, €145 million euro).
Phil Hufton, President, Bombardier Transportation UK said, “We
are delighted that we have reached agreement with Abellio to
maintain the Class 222 fleet for East Midlands Railway’s mainline
services. This important contract win is testament to our team at
Derby Etches Park and their hard work and professionalism in
continually delivering one of the highest performing and most
reliable Intercity fleets.”
Steve Timothy, Client Relations Director, Eversholt Rail said,
“We are pleased to be working in partnership with Bombardier
Transportation to support the delivery of our Class 222 trains for
the Sheffield – London mainline service to Abellio East Midlands
Railway from 19th August”.
Under the Train Services Agreement, maintenance of the 27-strong
fleet of Class 222 trains will take place at Derby Etches Park
depot, where 130 staff are employed, with heavy component
maintenance taking place at Bombardier Crewe.
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