ÖBB Cityjet TALENT 3 showcased for the very first time at InnoTrans in Berlin

• ÖBB presents the first assembled TALENT 3-type Cityjet
• It will be on track in western Austria from mid-2019
• State-of-the-art vehicle with modular structure, more seating capacity and comfort for mass transit

BERLIN, Sept. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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Safe and comfortable trains that are suitable for a modern lifestyle – passengers expect nothing less from ÖBB. In order to meet these requirements, on-going investment and regular renewal of the vehicle fleet are key prerequisites. The state-of-the-art and flexible BOMBARDIER TALENT 3- type ÖBB Cityjet is the answer and will be used in Vorarlberg and Tyrol. The first finished train will be showcased together with the manufacturer Bombardier Transportation at InnoTrans – the international trade fair for rail and transport technology.

Andreas Matthä, CEO of ÖBB-Holding AG, “Our goal is to make rail travel an integral part of a modern Austrian lifestyle. For this reason, the vehicle fleet is designed not only with an emphasis on tasteful design and comfort, but on accessibility as well. With this procurement, ÖBB is setting an international benchmark for modernity for all our passengers.”

Laurent Troger, President of Bombardier Transportation, said, “At Bombardier, it is important for us to be a reliable partner for our customers and a guarantor for the design and development of ecosystems. The teams at ÖBB and Bombardier worked closely together to ensure this success in the development, design and construction of this vehicle. With an optimised passenger experience, more capacity and reliability, the TALENT 3 ensures optimum mobility in Austria and stands for the future of the rail vehicle sector.”

Nothing quiet on the western front
The first new generation 21 ÖBB Cityjets are to be deployed in Vorarlberg starting in 2019. Tirol also follows suit with 25 ÖBB Cityjets TALENT 3 ordered in July 2018, the first of which scheduled to be on rails starting in 2020. All vehicles in Austria and Germany will receive unrestricted registration, with six of the 25 vehicles in Tyrol also being registered in Italy so that cross-border traffic to South Tyrol will be possible without changing trains at the Brenner Pass.

More comfort: Accessible, power sockets and automatic climate control system
With up to 304 seats and 53 bike racks, passengers in Vorarlberg can expect an open feeling of space in these ÖBB Cityjets that offer an appealing design and comfortable seats with adequate legroom. In the Tyrol version, there are up to 316 seats and 24 bike racks. The seats have adjustable backrests and seat cushions as well as footrests and sockets. This vehicle also features a modern passenger information system, Wi-Fi, including the ÖBB onboard Portal Railnet Regio, and plenty of space for prams, bicycles, winter sports equipment and sufficient space for luggage. An intelligent, high-performance air-conditioning system and a zone concept with different lighting options for different customer needs, such as working or relaxing, round out the offer. The low-floor vehicles have sliding steps at all entrance doors and offer two separate toilets, one of which is designed for barrier-free access as per the requirements of the associations for handicapped persons. Naturally, this Cityjet also has seats for wheelchair users and their attendants.

New features: Multi-purpose zones and high-tech window panes
The demand for flexibility and comfort is increasing everyday. In order to best respond to the seasonally varying customer needs, ÖBB has planned a revolutionary vehicle concept. Thanks to its modular design, the ÖBB Cityjet TALENT 3 makes it possible for the first time to switch between winter and summer layouts in multi-purpose zones. In winter, the multi-purpose zone provides sufficient stowage space for winter sports equipment, while the summer layout offers a total of 53 bicycle parking spaces. This modular design is unique to the market to date.

The window panes are also an innovation in themselves: A special coating optimises wireless reception in the train. The high-frequency windows allow radio waves to pass through much more than the conventional windows that have been used to date. This allows passengers to better surf the Internet and make phone calls.

ÖBB: Austria’s largest mobility service provider
As a comprehensive mobility service provider, the ÖBB Group annually brings 459 million passengers and 115 million tons of goods to their destination in an eco-friendly manner. 100 percent of the traction current comes from renewable energy sources. In 2017, ÖBB was one of the most punctual railways in Europe with a punctuality rate of about 96 percent. Across the Group, 41,107 rail and bus employees (and an additional 1,900 apprentices) ensure that around 1.3 million travellers arrive safely at their destinations every day. The Group's strategic holding company is ÖBB-Holding AG.

About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation is a global mobility solution provider leading the way with the rail industry’s broadest portfolio. It covers the full spectrum of solutions, ranging from trains to sub-systems and signalling to complete turnkey transport systems, e-mobility technology and data-driven maintenance services. Combining technology and performance with empathy, Bombardier Transportation continuously breaks new ground in sustainable mobility by providing integrated solutions that create substantial benefits for operators, passengers and the environment. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Bombardier Transportation employs around 39,850 people and its products and services operate in over 60 countries.

About Bombardier
With over 69,500 employees across four business segments, Bombardier is a global leader in the transportation industry, creating innovative and game-changing planes and trains. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety.

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Bombardier has production and engineering sites in 28 countries across the segments of Transportation, Business Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft and Aerostructures and Engineering Services. Bombardier shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, Bombardier posted revenues of $16.2 billion US. News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

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