Bombardier Transportation in Germany
Germany has one of the richest railway traditions in the world, and Bombardier Transportation is playing a major role in shaping its progress. Our German production sites have been setting quality standards for decades and continue to advance the full range of modern and innovative rail industry products that are “made in Germany” for the future. Here we develop, manufacture and maintain vehicles and components both for the German market and for customers around the world. We take special pride in managing our international business from Berlin, where our global headquarters has been located since 2002.
Projects in Germany
We serve people’s mobility needs clear across Germany with a wide range of rail transportation solutions. In many regions, our products form the backbone of urban, regional and intercity transport. Numerous cities successfully rely on a mix of Bombardier solutions for their public transport networks. From metros, trams and light rail vehicles to locomotives and regional and commuter trains, our products are moving millions of people and tonnes of cargo every day. Related services, as well as signaling and rail control solutions, complete our comprehensive portfolio for the German market.
Commuter train BR 490 for Hamburg
In June 2013, S-Bahn Hamburg ordered 60 new commuter trains.
Regional train TALENT 2 for Baden-Wuerttemberg
In June 2016, European rail operator Abellio Rail Suedwest ordered 48 trains.
FLEXITY tram for Berlin
In September 2006, a contract for up to 210 vehicles was awarded by the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe.
Double-Deck TWINDEXX Vario cars for Germany
In 2008, a contract for up to 800 cars was awarded by Deutsche Bahn.
High-speed train ICE 4 for Germany
In 2011, a contract for up to 300 trains was awarded by Deutsche Bahn to Siemens as lead manufacturer. Bombardier’s supplier share is about 30 per cent.
Innovative TRAXX MS3 locomotive
TX Logistik ordered as launch customer 40 TRAXX MS3 freight locomotives.
Colourful Design
HSL Logistik presents each of its TRAXX AC3 locomotives in a different livery.
Last Mile
Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo uses the support diesel engine for electric locomotives.
Flexibility first
SRT was the first private operator to order a TRAXX locomotive with last-mile functionality.
Impressive number
Rolling stock leasing company Railpool has to date ordered nearly 200 TRAXX locomotives.
Next generation
Deutsche Bahn signed agreements for 400 TRAXX AC and 200 TRAXX diesel multi-engine locomotives – the next TRAXX generation.
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Germany News
Management
Michael Fohrer
Chairman of German Management, Board President of Region Central and Eastern Europe, CIS, Russia, Israel and China (CEC)
Michaela Kay
Head of Contracts, Legal Affairs and Commercial Management CEC Region
Dirk Przystaw
Head of Finance Germany, Austria Switzerland, Head of Finance CEC Region
Konrad Wiebalck
Labour Director, Head of Human Resources CEC Region
Careers
Your career in Germany
At Bombardier, we work together to evolve mobility – one good idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we’ll provide the environment where it will thrive and grow into a great product or customer experience. Your ideas are our fuel.
We’re a global leader in rail technology and offer the broadest portfolio in the industry. We cover the full spectrum of rail solutions, ranging from trains, sub-systems and signalling to complete transport systems, e-mobility technology and maintenance services. Our installed base of rolling stock exceeds 100,000 rail cars and locomotives worldwide.
Our employees are key to our success. We pride ourselves in attracting, supporting and developing the best talent available. We provide first-class training and flexible work patterns to ensure a good work-life balance.
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