Regio 2N Double-Deck Train

Bombardier has received a US$484-million order for 42 double-deck regional trains, to be used in the Parisian suburban transportation network.

The STIF and SNCF seleced the long eight-car suburban Regio 2N version from the BOMBARDIER OMNEO platform of extra-wide double-deck electrical multiple units (EMU).

Bombardier is delighted with this breakthrough order for Ile-de-France and Paris suburban network which is a confirmation of the benefits that the Regio 2N fleet can bring in terms of operating costs, comfort and seating capacity, said Jean-Baptiste Eymeoud, Vice President Projects, Western Europe, Bombardier Transportation.

The order is part of a contract for up to 860 trains, signed in 2010 by SNCF on behalf of several regional systems throughout France.

Ten French regions have ordered a total of 201 Regio 2N trains under a contract signed in 2010 with SNCF on behalf of the regions for a maximum of 860 trains. Orders per region are as follows: Aquitaine: 24 trains, Centre: 14 trains, Brittany: 17 trains, Nord-Pas de Calais: 18 trains, Provence- Alpes-Côte d Azur: 16 trains, Rhône -Alpes: 40 trains, Picardie: 7 trains, Pays de la Loire: 13 trains, Midi-Pyrénées: 10 trains, and Ile-de-France : 42 trains.

The latest order is for the Ile-de-France region and brings the number ordered to a total of 201 Regio 2N trains.

SOURCE Bombardier