Bombardier Transportation: We Move Britain by Stephen Bethel

WE MOVE BRITAIN

CREATING BETTER WAYS TO MOVE BRITAIN It’s an exciting time to be part of the rail sector in Britain.

Our new BOMBARDIER* MOVIA* metro trains are

Investment in the development of the UK’s rail network

making a vast difference on the Victoria and sub-

is set to reach an all time high and rail projects are being

surface lines in London, offering increased capacity and

prioritized at a national and local level. This underlines

improving reliability. We are delighted that Blackpool

what we at Bombardier have long believed – Rail is good

and Lancashire Council became the global launch

for the economy and it’s good for the environment.

customer for our BOMBARDIER* FLEXITY* 2 trams,

What’s more, it’s driven by popular demand – today’s

choosing the world’s best tram technology to make its

travellers are choosing rail.

debut here in the UK.

We owe it to these passengers to provide the best train

Also close to home, our BOMBARDIER* CITYFLO*

technology the world has to offer, with equipment and

signalling solution has been chosen for the world’s

services that make their journey experience a better one.

largest re-signalling project for London Underground’s sub-surface upgrade. And behind the scenes, our

At Bombardier, it is our mission to provide trains that

Services teams, based at 30 locations across the UK,

prioritise

provide exceptional support on an ongoing basis to

passengers

comfort

and

accessibility

and

transport

systems

for

today’s

that

improve

connectivity by bringing people more quickly and

maximize

the

reliability

and

availability

our

customers’ fleets.

reliably to their destinations. And in all our products and

equipment you will see tangible evidence of our

While rail passengers have higher expectations from

commitment to delivering more sustainable transport.

their trains, transport operators and asset owners also

We are proud to have pioneered the BOMBARDIER*

have more challenging requirements for the performance

ECO4* portfolio of rail equipment to improve total train

of their trains. We welcome this incentive to continually

performance and that underpins our long-held belief

push new boundaries in the innovative design of our

that ‘the climate is right for trains.’

products and evolution of our services.

Here in the UK, we’ve consistently delivered on our

In this publication we would like to take you on a tour of

commitments and challenged ourselves and the sector

the UK to share some of our projects and their unique

to raise the bar higher with improved rolling stock and

challenges. In this way we hope to share with you our

services. Our track record speaks for itself. We have

great pleasure in delivering transportation solutions that

built, or have on order, 60"% of the UK’s trains and are

drive the evolution of mobility and make a difference to

contracted to service over 5,000 vehicles.

the communities they serve.

FLEXITY 2

Blackpool Tram BLACKPOOL IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SEASIDE RESORTS IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND. IT ALSO HAS ANOTHER CLAIM TO FAME, WHICH IS TO HAVE THE UK’S OLDEST OPERATING TRAM SYSTEM, USING TRAMS DATING FROM THE 1930S. IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE, THEREFORE, THAT THE TRAM HAS BECOME AS SYNONYMOUS WITH BLACKPOOL AS ITS WORLD FAMOUS TOWER, ITS MAGNIFICENT VICTORIAN BALLROOM AND EXHILARATING FAIRGROUND RIDES. NOW BLACKPOOL, HOME OF THE LONGEST-RUNNING TRAM SYSTEM IN THE UK, HAS BECOME THE WORLD LAUNCH CUSTOMER FOR THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY BOMBARDIER FLEXITY 2 TRAM.

ICONIC BRITISH SEASIDE TOWN LAUNCHES A NEW ATTRACTION Blackpool is extremely proud of its tram heritage, which last year celebrated its 126th year of operation. The heritage trams, which for years have run along the west coast seafront, had become a tourist attraction in their own right. In April 2012, Blackpool signalled a new era in its tram history when a new fleet of 16 ultra-modern FLEXITY 2 trams arrived in the town. Blackpool and Lancashire County Councils

became

the

first

customers

globally to purchase FLEXITY 2 – the world’s most advanced tram technology - to revitalise the Blackpool and Fleetwood tram route. The result was an instant success with passengers.

PASSENGER CONVENIENCE A DRIVING FORCE TO MODERNISE Paul Grocott, who managed the tram modernization programme for Blackpool Council explained: “Essentially, we needed to modernise the system to make the trams more accessible to our passengers and meet modern standards of comfort. Whilst the tourist attraction of the heritage trams is clear, they were simply not practical for today’s travelling public.

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PRINCIPAL FEATURES OF FLEXITY 2 Leading-Edge Technology The combination of 100% low-floor technology and conventional wheel-set bogies ensures a low unsuspended mass on the bogie, which results in - ultra-smooth running qualities - low noise levels and vibrations - a more comfortable ride for passengers - reduced track maintenance costs for the operator Furthermore an advanced Intelligent Driver’s Desk includes 2 touch screen displays.

©TfGM, Lesley Chalmers

• Enhanced Safety - The FLEXITY 2 tram provides the best possible protection for both passengers and driver with vehicles equipped to the highest standards for collision and fire damage. • Customised design - Opertors can customise their vehicles to suit the character of the city while standard components ensure value for money. • Environmental Excellence - The latest flagship tram from Bombardier is equipped with energy-saving technologies from the ECO4 portfolio. • Improved repairabilty - An intelligent repairability concept and various smart functions make the FLEXITY 2 tram easier to repair. This means significant savings of time and money for the operator.

FLEXITY Swift tram for Manchester (top) and FLEXITY 2 tram Gold Coast (bottom)

NEXT STOP FOR FLEXITY 2 – AUSTRALIA

The steps of the older trams were a significant

problem

many

our

FLEXITY 2 – IN BRIEF:

FLEXITY SWIFT FOR MANCHESTER

passengers who require ease of access

Following Bombardier’s contract success

Based on the highly successful FLEXITY

Transport

with,

the

platform which has a reputation for

(TfGM’s) Metrolink system is set to become

for

example,

wheelchairs

and

Blackpool

and

Lancashire,

Greater

Manchester’s

pushchairs. By running frequent, rapid

Queensland

Australia

performance and reliability, the FLEXITY

the UK’s largest tram network by 2016

services

ordered 14 high-capacity 45 metre long,

2 tram combines proven features and

under its current expansion programme.

Fleetwood in Lancashire we have also

seven-module FLEXITY 2 trams for its

innovation in a single vehicle. It sets the

As part of the expansion plans, Bombardier

increased ridership as the new trams are

Gold Coast Rapid Transit system in 2011.

highest standards in the areas of comfort,

and its consortium partner Vossloh Kiepe

very popular.”

As part of the GoldlinQ consortium,

safety and environmental protection.

are supplying a total of 94 FLEXITY Swift

along

the

route

Government

Bombardier will also design, build and

trams for the city - the travelling public is

A SEARCH THROUGHOUT EUROPE FOR THE BEST TECHNOLOGY

operate the system.

2.65 m wide, with five sections and three

reliable vehicles, which first appeared on

With

Rail

The Basel Transport Authority BVB also

bogies. The trams can carry approximately

Manchester’s popular light rail system

Vehicle Accessibility compliance coming

placed an order for 60 FLEXITY trams in

74 seated passengers, with additional

around 2 years ago.

into force in 2019, Blackpool Council began

January 2012, the biggest order in its 116-

wheelchair and pushchair space plus

an extensive programme to identify a

year history. Bombardier Transportation

standing room.

supplier for their new fleet of vehicles. “We

will supply 48 FLEXITY 2 trams for the

travelled to every part of Europe to visit both

cities of Ghent and Antwerp to the Flemish

The

vehicle

tram

operator De Lijn. These orders bring the

improved carbody concept, with good

ambitious

regulatory

requirements

manufacturers

and

for

other

Each Blackpool tram is 32.2 m long and

already

impressed

with

the

modern,

Since opening in 1992, Manchester’s light rail network has become an integral part of

technical

advantages

include

the

city’s

transport

infrastructure.

expansion

programme

will

operations,” Mr Grocott adds. “We were

total number of FLEXITY 2 trams ordered

corrosion

the

double the network in size, while journey

keen to look at everything the market had to

to date to 138. With Basel and De Lijn the

seafront environment in which the vehicles

times into the city centre will be reduced for

offer and thereby ensure that we got the

biggest LRV orders in Europe have been

operate) and an enhanced bogie design, the

an estimated 35,000 new daily passengers.

most competitive and best solution available.

placed with Bombardier Transportation.

BOMBARDIER* FLEXX* Urban 3000 bogie.

By the time all extensions have been

It was an extremely thorough and fair

The total number of FLEXITY 100% low-

completed the network size will be 97.3 km,

process. Ultimately we narrowed our search

floor vehicles, delivered, or on order, now

three times the size it was in 2010.

down to a few suppliers and finally selected

stands at 1,236.

Bombardier with the FLEXITY 2 tram.”

for

protection

(essential

for

Blackpool Tower Ballroom Credit – Helivation Ltd

BOMBARDIER SERVICES We move London

DURING THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS, BOMBARDIER SUPPORTED 9 TRAIN OPERATORS AND MORE THAN 800 BOMBARDIER TRAINS ON KEY ROUTES INTO AND AROUND LONDON, HELPING LONDON’S RAIL TRANSPORT NETWORK CARRY MORE PASSENGERS THAN EVER BEFORE WITHOUT ANY MAJOR DISRUPTION.

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the UK’s capital city geared up to welcome hordes of international visitors in the largest ever peacetime logistics exercise. Despite scepticism from many in advance of the Games, London’s Transport network

BOMBARDIER’S SUPPORT FOR LONDON’S TRAIN OPERATORS

OUTSTANDING TEAMWORK – BOMBARDIER AND LOROL

The nine key routes supported by Bombardier in London include c2c, the North

London Overground’s North London line played a

London and East London lines (London Overground), Greater Anglia (Stansted

key role in transporting visitors to Stratford, where

Express), South Eastern, East Midlands Trains, the Victoria Line and sub-surface

the Olympics Park was a focal point for the

lines on London Underground as well as the Croydon Tramlink. Bombardier

Olympics and Paralympics, encompassing the

also services most of the East Midlands Train fleet running services into London

Stadium, Aquatics Centre and Olympics Village.

rose to the challenge of transporting millions of additional passengers, safely and reliably to their destinations without any major disruptions. As the world’s athletes competed for medals, London’s Transport network was breaking a few records of its own. London Underground (with state-of-the-art Bombardier trains on the

Victoria

and

Metropolitan

lines)

transported more than 60 million passengers and Docklands Light Railway – also using Bombardier vehicles – transported more than 6 million passengers. ELECTROSTAR, London

The rail operations of London Overground

RECORD BREAKING SUCCESS DURING THE GAMES

Rail Operations Limited (LOROL) were crucial during the Games. Services to the

Olympics,

Olympic Park at Stratford – using Bombardier

Bombardier trains and services teams in

trains and supported by their maintenance

the UK helped London’s rail transport

teams - ran efficiently and carried more than

operators carry more passengers than ever

6 million passengers.

During

the

London

2012

from Sheffield and the East Midlands as well as the Voyager West Coast trains serving London Euston.

LOROL’s

services,

featuring

new

BOMBARDIER

ELECTROSTAR* trains, carried 6.3 million passengers, In advance of the Olympics, Bombardier assessed the challenges posed by an

an increase of 47 per cent compared to the previous

anticipated 20 million additional passenger journeys on London’s rail network.

year. LOROL operated more than 14,000 trains. The

London’s transport system was operating every day of the week, with mileage

maintenance window for the fleets reduced from a

increased by approximately 20"% and with increased wear and tear to the trains

typical 8 hour window to just 3 hours, yet availability

from the vast numbers of people using them.

and reliability remained exceptional (with 98.12% PPM). Key to the success of this initiative was an excellent

Bombardier spent months proactively planning and preparing its maintenance

level of engagement and interaction with the

staff and depots for the additional challenge posed by the Olympics. Using the

customer and a true sense of partnership and

company’s expert knowledge of the trains and their service requirements, this

working to a common goal.

“London’s transport network ... put in some record breaking performances of its own.”

before without any major disruption. Working behind the scenes to support London’s transport network, Bombardier’s maintenance teams and Services functions worked around the clock to ensure that more than 800 Bombardier trains on nine key routes serving London were available to meet increased demand during the Games.

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London:

Reliability and availability were maintained at an exceptional level despite a considerably reduced maintenance window. Passengers, politicians and the media united in praising the performance of London’s transport network. Behind the scenes, Bombardier’s Service teams were working to ensure that their fleets were meeting the additional demand

train

operators

and

their

passengers.

PREPARING FOR THE OLYMPIC CHALLENGE As London prepared to host the 2012 Olympic Games and showcase the best global performance in competitive sport,

entailed an analysis of customer requirements to ensure that the support teams

Whilst

had the management systems, materials and manpower in force to support

committed and used to working behind the scenes

the

more intensive usage of the fleets. One of the key differences in Bombardier’s

approach to supporting the train operators was the centralization and

encouraged them to raise the bar even higher.

deliver

combined reliable,

team

safe

trains,

already the

highly

Olympics

coordination of decision making through a dedicated Operations Centre. Steve

Murphy,

Managing

Director

London

This was manned 24/7 by a cross-functional team; in addition to the normal

Overground Rail Operations Limited (LOROL) said:

management arrangements a network of additional “on call” people from

“Thank you for a job very well done over the Olympics.

Engineering, Operations, Materials, HR and Communications were on hand to

Our 378s carried more than 6.7 million passengers

offer support to the depots throughout the Olympics period. The team included a

during the Games on over 17,000 services and

BOMBARDIER*

remotely

delivered a PPM of more than 98%. In addition, your

downloaded information from the fleets so that any potential issues could be

staff at all key locations were unfailingly proactive

identified in advance.

and committed.”

ORBITA*

specialist,

responsible

for

monitoring

VICTORIA LINE Upgrade

VICTORIA LINE TUBE UPGRADE – DELIVERED ON TIME AND UNDER BUDGET The Victoria Line Upgrade (VLU) started in earnest in 2005. Transportation demands in London are increasing dramatically, so to meet projected growth, London Underground set the goal of increasing overall passenger capacity by 21"% through the introduction of a 33 trains per hour timetable. As the first upgrade of an automatic railway the VLU was a significant and challenging undertaking, with the project scope including a fleet of 47 new trains built by Bombardier Transportation, new automatic signalling and line control system as well as significant infrastructure works. Despite the scale of the challenge, the £1 billion upgrade was completed on time and in readiness for the London 2012 Olympics. The project was also successfully delivered under budget, realizing significant savings through efficient working and effective risk management. Since the introduction of the new fleet, customer satisfaction scores have increased and journey excess wait times have been slashed. The new trains are larger, faster and more frequent and with the new signalling system, more reliable than ever.

RELIABLE ROLLING STOCK CAN TRAVEL TWICE AROUND THE GLOBE With the introduction of the new fleet, technical reliability has grown at an unprecedented rate, exceeding any upgrade or fleet roll out programme before it. The trains are typically travelling 80,000 kilometres between failures i.e. the equivalent of twice around the world.

“In

partnership with TfL, Bombardier met, and in some cases exceeded, challenging targets in advance of the Games and crucially during Games time, delivering the full fleet of Metropolitan line trains and maintaining increased reliability during the Games themselves on the Metropolitan line, Victoria line and London Overground.” Peter Hendy, Commissioner, Transport for London

TRANSFORMING THE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE

“The Victoria line upgrade is transforming travel for the millions of people who travel on the line”

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE VLU UPGRADE

John Doyle Victoria Line General Manager

• Kept London moving whilst upgrading the railway

AVERAGE PEAK TPH 22

• First London Underground Line that is RVAR compliant

New York

• Unprecedented system reliability growth

Madrid

• Over 3 million man hours (4"½ Years) without a lost time Injury

Hong Kong

London – Victoria Line

• Delivered under budget (c.£1Bn)

Customer reaction to the new trains has been extremely positive. The trains are

Shanghai

fully RVAR (Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations) compliant and, with further enhancements to stations providing level access for mobility impaired passengers and young families, the Victoria line is now more accessible than ever. Train ambience has been significantly improved and thanks to investment in

• Improved energy efficiency with regenerative braking (34"% energy regeneration)

track quality improvement, combined with the BOMBARDIER FLEXX URBAN 3000 bogie, ride quality is smoother than ever before.

LONDON UNDERGROUND

The project teams from London Underground and Bombardier are co-located in one building. Matthew Steele is convinced that

Sub Surface Railway Signalling Upgrade

this was the correct move to make. “It ensures a spirit of transparency and openness and it helps to integrate all the functions – from the operations team, who understand how the railway operates, to the testing team and through to the maintenance staff who will look after the system down the line.

London Underground is 150 years old this year. The first

CITYFLO is a moving block system utilising modern radio-

“There are a lot of inter-dependent projects that all have an

train on the Metropolitan Railway ran between Paddington

based wide area networks to communicate between the

impact on each other. So we can’t look at re-signalling, rolling out

and Farringdon on 9 January 1863.

control centre and the train. In addition to enabling the

new trains, or maintaining them as projects in isolation. We have

system to be installed without interruption to service and to

to do all of these things in tandem and recognise that the smallest

Today, the Metropolitan line is one of the four lines that

tight timelines, it can provide interoperability with legacy

change can impact upon the other initiatives. We can only deliver

make up the sub-surface railway (SSR), the others being the

train control systems and can be adapted to accommodate

if we are monitoring all our interfaces and working collaboratively.”

Circle, District and Hammersmith & City. Although they have

country requirements.

MINIMISING RISK

MEASURING SUCCESS

The full scope of the London Underground contract is for

“Knowing that London Underground is probably the most

The project team’s objective is to introduce the full

the signalling renewal and provision of an ATC system for

complex metro in the world, we ran a comprehensive 18-month

performance of the sub-surface signalling upgrade with

Not surprisingly, with an ageing system, it is difficult to

the four sub-surface lines which carry 1.3 million passengers

selection process before embarking on this project. Bombardier

minimal closures. Whilst closures will be needed to

achieve

a day. Together, the lines comprise 40% of the network and

offered a proven product that could deliver the performance that

remodel the key trackwork, disruption to customers will

carry 25% of the total ridership.

we believe that we need. For us it was critically important that the

be avoided by applying the fundamental principle of

system could be delivered within a challenging timeframe and we

proving the system performance and reliability off-site,

been upgraded during the last 150 years, they are still some of the oldest parts of the Tube’s network.

reliability;

yet

London

Underground

has

the

objective to provide not only increased reliability, but also a significant increase in capacity, faster trains and a better service for its customers. It will do this by introducing new

By 2018, Bombardier will equip the 310 km of track line (40

gained confidence from the fact that the product is already in use

both in the factory and at the test track at Old Dalby,

state-of-the art trains and a signalling system that enables

km in tunnels), 113 stations, 191 trainsets, 49 engineering

(in Metro de Madrid and Shenzhen).

before installing it on the railway.

more frequent services.

trains and six heritage trains, followed by a two-year “Nevertheless, we face different challenges. As well as being a

Carrying out testing over the next 18 months at the

warranty period.

LARGEST SIGNALLING CONTRACT

much larger and older system, we have mixed operations such as

dedicated 5 km Old Dalby test track, near Melton Mowbray

Bombardier Transportation was awarded the contract for

NEW METHODS – ONE TEAM

a shared network with Chiltern Railways and London Overground.

in Leicestershire, will ensure that the CITYFLO 650

the SSR automatic train control (ATC) signalling upgrade for

The sheer scale of this project has required London

It is a complex layout, with junctions – interfacing with the Jubilee

system completely meets all of London Underground’s

London Underground in June 2011. The contract, valued at

Underground to adapt its processes and requirements to the

and Piccadilly lines. There are, however, similarities, for example,

requirements. Long term, this will minimise disruption to

approximately £354 million, is reportedly the largest metro

solution that Bombardier is providing. Matthew Steele, London

this is a brownfield site and we are reliant on night closure times

customers both by reducing the need for closures as well

re-signalling contract ever undertaken in the world.

Underground’s Programme Delivery Manager, explained:

to test and install the system.”

as by proving the reliability and performance before

“We’ve recognised that we need to be flexible as a customer to enable our suppliers to give us the solutions we need. This is

CITYFLO 650 ATC system which uses communication-based

facilitated by our ‘New Engineering Contracts’ (NEC) - a very

“Our objective is to guarantee reliable service on the

train control (CBTC) technology. It is similar to that running

different way of working - and one that reciprocally incentivises

railway,” Matthew Steele commented. “We will know we

successfully on the Metro de Madrid Lines 1 and 6 in Spain,

collaboration with our supplier partners.

have been successful if there is no discernible impact of the upgrade to our customers and when we complete a

part of one of the busiest networks in Europe where the

installing on SSR.

At the heart of the new system is Bombardier’s proven

customer has already noted a 30% increase in passenger

“The

London

system that delivers reliability, performance and the

carrying capacity with further improvement expected. The

Underground’s, network. We also have to deal with the age

customer benefits including the increase in capacity that

same system is also in operation on Shenzhen Metro Line 3

of the system and the need for reliability, which means that

we defined. We recognise this is no mean feat but we are

in China, where it was delivered in 22 months.

we want to ensure that the impact on our customers is kept

embracing this challenge to delivery on time and realise

to a minimum.”

the benefit for London.”

sub-surface

railway

represents

40%

AVENTRA

Capacity, Efficiency and Reliability for All-round Performance WITH DEMAND FOR RAIL SERVICES AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH, TRAIN OPERATORS ARE UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CAPACITY, TOGETHER WITH HIGHLY RELIABLE SERVICES. Bombardier has an unparalleled reputation in manufacturing and maintaining trains for cities and networks throughout the world. We have already delivered more than 2,000 new generation Electrical Multiple Units (EMUs) for routes around London and the South East of England alone, with a proven track record and award-winning levels of reliability. Yet we set ourselves an even greater challenge: To develop a new generation of commuter train – the BOMBARDIER* AVENTRA* – that would outperform even our own best-in-class solution.

A STEP-CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE By meeting ambitious targets for weight reduction, increased capacity and improved energy efficiency, while offering outstanding reliability, the innovative AVENTRA EMU delivers a step-change in performance. Designed specifically for the challenges of commuter services and the needs of today’s passengers, the AVENTRA train, incorporating the BOMBARDIER FLEXX Eco bogie is 20% lighter than our existing awardwinning UK EMU platform. Whilst creating radical advancements in performance, our philosophy of proven innovation – using systems that are proven in the global arena – assures reliability that operators can fully count on.

FLEXX Eco bogie – the world’s lightest passenger train bogie in operation

WORLD CLASS ‘ PROVEN INNOVATION’ The best global EMU technology has been consolidated in one concept to create the new world-class AVENTRA commuter train. Our wide-ranging expertise enables us to exploit advances in technology and adopt internationally proven solutions. As the world leader in the provision of rail technology, Bombardier Transportation has over 22 product platforms and an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide. BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTAR trains, Gauteng Province, South Africa

BOMBARDIER MOVIA Metro, London, UK

Meridian** Intercity train, UK

Drawing upon proven innovations from Bombardier’s global vehicle portfolio, the AVENTRA EMU provides the following demonstrable benefits: • Enhanced propulsion resulting in 1m/s2 acceleration • Reduced overall vehicle mass by 20% compared to Bombardier’s existing best-in-class EMU • Reduced net energy consumption of up to 46% compared to a comparable EMU (UK Class 319) • Optimised weight and suspension characteristics will result in a Track Access Charge reduction of 34% • Improved reliability of 68% against comparable 12-car EMU • Increased maintenance intervals for key components, such as bogies, to over 1 million miles

Part of the successful TRAXX family of locomotives, the TRAXX P200 AC UK

The TRAXX P200 AC is an 81 tonne 25kV electric

locomotive with Last Mile feature is the latest generation locomotive of this

locomotive with four traction motors giving a total

platform and covers all mainline freight and passenger applications in the

of 5.6 MW drive supply. Full regenerative braking is

United Kingdom. Designed for operation under 25 kV AC catenaries it can be

fitted

used for heavy freight and passenger trains in national and international

mechanical brakes on the coaches will rarely be

services, including Eurotunnel services to Northern France.

used. This not only saves all the wear and tear on

that,

except

emergencies,

the

the brakes, but also reduces energy consumption The TRAXX locomotives were originally derived from the highly proven German

since 10-15% percent of the used power can be

class 185 series and have been continuously evolved to meet modern

returned to the line.

requirements. Today, they are the most frequently sold and wide-spread locomotives in Europe.

The new locomotives are designed to work with all types of signalling systems in the UK including

MAKING TRAXX FOR THE UK With more than 1500 BOMBARDIER* TRAXX* locomotives hauling

TRAXX and the UK derivative, to offer clients a proven and reliable

passengers and freight across Europe daily, this powerhouse

product from the introduction phase.

Proven in a multitude of different applications, TRAXX locomotives meet the

ETCS. Each loco will have two pantographs, giving

high expectations of operators in terms of reliability, availability and

redundancy in case of failure, and also the ‘last

maintainability, as well as low operating costs. As a platform product, the

mile’ diesel engine. The 400 litre fuel tank will be

TRAXX P200 AC UK provides operators with the advantages of long term spare

sufficient for much more than one last mile, and

parts availability, commonality savings in a mixed fleet with continental TRAXX

with a speed limit of 30 mph it will allow the train

locomotives and a high residual value over the locomotive’s lifetime.

to reach a convenient station in the event of a

Furthermore, operators of TRAXX locomotives benefit from a large service

failure in the overhead power supply.

network throughout Europe.

locomotive is a popular choice for many private and state operators;

DID YOU ACHIEVE THIS COMMON PLATFORM?

however, it has yet to make an appearance in the UK.

Indeed, thanks to the TRAXX specific converter configuration, Alberto

Lacchini,

Sales

Director

for

being in the middle of the carbody, we achieved ca. 65%

Locomotives for Bombardier Transportation,

commonality between TRAXX UK and its central European

explains how this is all about to change as

‘mother’, with almost 1:1 equivalence as far as the traction chain is

Europe’s most popular locomotive is making

concerned.

tracks towards the UK. Lacchini’s responsibility for sales of the TRAXX locomotives covers the geographical areas of Italy, Turkey, Israel, North Africa and the Middle East and also here in the UK.

WHY DO YOU THINK THE TRAXX LOCOMOTIVE WOULD MAKE A WELCOME ADDITION TO THE UK’S ROLLING STOCK FLEETS? In terms of value for money, TRAXX UK coupled with refurbished Mark III or Mark IV coaches, will deliver extremely fast acceleration

WHAT HAS BEEN THE LEVEL OF INTEREST IN TRAXX IN THE UK?

compared to almost all current rolling stock hence offering faster journey times to passengers.

The response has already been extremely positive. So far, the interest in the UK has mainly come from leasing companies and

Also, it represents lower investment compared to new built

passenger operators, yet the TRAXX platform is also a modern

multiple unit solutions and high value for money for investors

and economical solution for freight operators.

since TRAXX UK is a universal loco which can be used both for freight and passenger services.

WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC CHALLENGES OF DEVELOPING THE TRAXX FOR THE UK?

Finally, because of the last mile package – a solution whereby the

The main challenge is the loading gauge, as the UK profile is a lot

TRAXX can travel using diesel power in the absence of overhead

smaller than the continental European gauge. Therefore the most

lines - TRAXX UK offers additional safety advantages. In the event

challenging task for us has been to maintain a high level of

of infrastructure issues, the loco can safely haul the full train

commonality between the continental European ‘standard’

without the overhead power at a speed of 30 mph.

BOMBARDIER ZEFIRO TRAINS Living the dream of high speed rail travel

In addition to the human factor, Bombardier has a wealth of

As the ZEFIRO platform begins to make its mark in Europe and

aerospace expertise to draw upon, which helps in the development

China, the team will be keen to extend this success to the UK.

of a high performance aerodynamic model. For us at Bombardier Transportation it’s naturally a great advantage to have aerospace

The team is convinced of the importance to the market, as Orellano

know-how in the Group.”

explains:

Alexander Orellano, the aerodynamics specialist on the ZEFIRO team, identifies some of its differentiating features: “Speed is something that we can all relate to and – for us as engineers – it’s a hugely exciting area. However, this is just one of

AS HIGH SPEED RAIL TRAVEL ROLLS OUT ACROSS THE UK, BOMBARDIER ENGINEERS EXPLAIN HOW THE BOMBARDIER* ZEFIRO*, VERY HIGH SPEED (VHS) TRAIN IS SHAPING HIGH SPEED RAIL TRAVEL FROM ITALY TO CHINA.

speeds of up to 380 km/h, is currently undergoing testing, prior to

a number of factors that need to be taken into consideration when

entry into service in China in 2014. Also on order for China is the

developing a VHS train. Rising energy prices and the need to

ZEFIRO 250 NG, designed to meet the future demands of this

reduce CO2 emissions are providing added impetus to improve

competitive rail market. An evolution of the ZEFIRO 250 train, it

the aerodynamic performance and energy efficiency of rail

features numerous technological advances including a new

vehicles.”

aluminium carbody to reduce weight and ensure passenger Taking the train is both an inspiring and ecological way to travel

comfort at high speeds as well as an enhanced propulsion system

As Orellano explains, journey time and flexibility of service are

and high speed rail travel is the icing on the cake. The ability to

optimized

really the driving factors for high speed and with this in mind, there

travel at speed and comfort, across countries and even continents,

aerodynamics and energy efficient operation the ZEFIRO 250NG

are different ZEFIRO models to cater for the spectrum of

is a dream that is almost as old as the history of travel itself.

has been developed with the same approach as the faster version

requirements in the high speed arena, ranging from the ZEFIRO

ZEFIRO 380.

250 and ZEFIRO 250NG for China (reaching speeds of 250 km/h),

improve

performance

and

reliability.

With

to the V300 ZEFIRO Italian model or Frecciarossa 1000 as it is

This dream is fast becoming a tangible reality in the UK, with the proposal for the new High Speed 2 rail project set to bring the

In Italy, another member of the ZEFIRO family, the V300 ZEFIRO,

known in Italy, - jointly developed with Ansaldo Breda and capable

country and the continent closer together.

jointly developed with Bombardier’s partner in Italy, Ansaldo

of operating speeds up to 360 km/h. The flagship very high speed

Breda, will also enter service 2014.

train, the ZEFIRO 380, also being delivered for China, will be among the world’s fastest trains in operation.

All the great strides in technology have come from a vision and

“The ZEFIRO high speed train sets a new benchmark in all-round performance that is hard to beat. As well as delivering major

individuals who have the courage to make that vision a reality.

Project Director for the ZEFIRO project in China, Ben Lezala,

Such vision and courage were the forces that created the

explains how the ZEFIRO platform originated and why this high

The ZEFIRO train is the new point of reference for high speed trains

advances in environmental performance, the ZEFIRO train

Bombardier ZEFIRO, a family of high speed trains that combine

speed rail technology stands out from the rest:

in terms of low aerodynamic drag while at the same time achieving

combines high speed with unprecedented operating efficiency,

the highest stability when cruising under cross-wind conditions. A

reliability and capacity. In Bombardier we regard high speed rail

“You need a nucleus of people who really want to perform and

state-of-the-art process, incorporating genetic algorithms was used

travel as offered by ZEFIRO as “the fastest way to save the planet.”

have the courage to go unconventional ways. And you need the

to create continuous improvement, resulting in an optimized design.

high speed with unprecedented levels of energy efficiency, flexibility and aerodynamic performance. ZEFIRO high speed trains are making their mark across the globe.

right climate for the team to function properly. In developing

Highly proven ZEFIRO 250 trains are currently in operation in

ZEFIRO we found the right people with good intuition for what

China and a new very high speed variant, the ZEFIRO 380, for

was needed.

BOMBARDIER ZEFIRO ACROSS THE GLOBE Bombardier Transportation is delivering 70 eight-car BOMBARDIER ZEFIRO 380 trains, 46 ZEFIRO 250 stainless steel trains and 60 ZEFIRO 250NG trains for high speed rail operations in China. The 70 ZEFIRO 380 trains are Bombardier’s most technologically advanced rail vehicles built to date. Designed to operate at speeds of up to 380 km/h, the trains incorporate industry-leading technical solutions in aerodynamics, propulsion and bogies. The new BOMBARDIER FLEXX Speed bogie has been developed especially for this VHS application. The trains are powered by the highly energy efficient BOMBARDIER* MITRAC* propulsion and control system and incorporate energy-saving BOMBARDIER ECO4 technologies that deliver the lowest energy consumption per seat of any VHS train in the world today. The proven ZEFIRO 250 train is already operating in various parts of China. An existing fleet of 115 trains, 1,200 cars in total are currently in service.

FLEET MAINTENANCE The hidden service differentiator

Bombardier Transportation is used to the attention directed to the new trains it delivers worldwide. Yet it has an equally significant Services business, dedicated to supporting customers throughout the lifecycle of their rolling stock.

THE CORNERSTONE OF MAINTENANCE Discussing whether it was more important to work on preventative maintenance, or to develop quick and effective reactions to disruptions, Newton said: “Preventative maintenance has got to be the cornerstone of any fleet. Obviously, it’s got to be the driver, but you have to make sure it’s dynamic, so that you don’t stagnate and do the same thing over and over. This involves constant optimization on VMIs (Vehicle Maintenance Instruction) and preventative maintenance practices. Permanent staff are also spread across the network to provide reaction where necessary, as quickly as possible. Good maintenance obviously reduces the need for reaction. However, Newton believes “the real target should be condition based maintenance with new vehicles having more and more inbuilt capability to monitor their own systems.” He adds: “We’ve got various proven initiatives such as BOMBARDIER ORBITA which we plan to expand towards our full Asset Information Management System (AIMS) including building on the early success of our Automatic Vehicle Inspection System (AVIS) currently being trialled by our South African colleagues with full support from the UK. These Bombardier’s service capability enables its customers to benefit not only from extensive expertise in engineering but also from a global materials supply network and component overhaul capability. In the UK alone, Bombardier services more than 5,200 vehicles – from intercity and regional trains, including electrical and diesel multiple units, to metros and light rail vehicles. Fleet management packages can range from full service provision, ensuring fleets are service-ready every day, through to the supply of specific spares and/or technical support. For years train operators have cited fleet reliability and availability as the keys to success in customer satisfaction, encouraging greater numbers of passengers to leave their cars at home and to travel by train. Yet today’s rail passengers have increasingly high expectations for punctual, efficient and environmentally friendly rail service. As trains become more sophisticated and have additional features, such as passenger information systems, or “intelligent” climate control, the task of ensuring that trains are fully functional has become even more complex. This means that maintenance teams have a more challenging task than ever before. As well as ensuring that fleets are safe and reliable, the maintainer has to have an eye for all the details that affect a passenger. Whether a panel is rattling, or an information system is malfunctioning, passengers’ expectations for the comfort of their environment

“If you get the fundamental reliability right, which we have done over a number of years, it can make a difference. It’s important not to think that a big technological modification on the train is some kind of magic button. If you’ve got good data, good people and you can work on that together, you can do great things with the product.“

steps will ensure our continued progress toward true Condition Based Monitoring and create the next step towards truly World Class asset maintenance & management.

CONDITION BASED MAINTENANCE The engineering knowledge of the original vehicle builder is invaluable and having the train-builder as maintainer brings many implicit advantages. “There is increasing opportunity to build condition-based maintenance into new vehicles,” Newton explains and there are currently pockets of the practice across the railway network. “It doesn’t always mean there’s a need for a very high technology, high-complexity solution. Sometimes it can be as simple as just checking certain things more quickly. Our operators now have handhelds while line-side, giving the capability to capture more data, look more frequently at a lot of things and build up a picture that allows you to make better decisions. This new approach to maintenance can provide significant cost savings and remove constraints on where and when fuelling takes palace, offering a wider range of options for timetabling. The approach is clearly paying dividends in tangible performance results. In December 2012, for the fourth year running, the Voyager fleet operated by CrossCountry received the acclaimed “Golden Spanner” award due to being first in the new generation diesel multiple unit category for maximum number of miles between technical casualties.

are high. Bombardier’s Central Rivers depot in Burton on Trent was purpose-built in 2001 for the maintenance of the Voyager fleet at a cost of £20 million, and remains pivotal to the fleet’s maintenance. The 78 Voyager trains are now

Adam Newton, General Manager, Bombardier Transportation, Central Rivers,

used by two different intercity service operators in the UK. Twenty-one are used by Virgin for its West Coast operations with a target availability of 18 to 19 units per day and 57 by Arriva CrossCountry, the latter having a target availability of 52 units each day. To ensure maximum fleet availability, most of the fleet receives routine maintenance overnight. Adam Newton is general manager of this team of hidden heroes of the Services business and explains that the secret of good service is not always about the introduction of radical new technology, but is driven by continuous improvements to working practices and good use of data.

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