Siemens Canada awarded $989M contract by VIA Rail for 32 trainsets

Siemens Canada has been awarded a contract by VIA Rail Canada to design and build 32 bi-directional trainsets for the Québec City–Windsor corridor, valued at $989 million CAD, with a 15-year technical services and spare parts supply agreement of $23.7 million CAD per year. Passenger service is expected to begin in 2022.

“Our new trains will offer VIA Rail passengers a more comfortable and accessible rail travel experience while also supporting VIA's sustainability goals.”newswire.ca

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• newswire.caSiemens Canada secures major order with VIA Rail Canada for new fleet of passenger trainsSiemens Canada LimitedDec 12, 2018
• newswire.caSiemens Canada secures major order with VIA Rail Canada for new fleet of passenger trainsSiemens Canada LimitedDec 12, 2018

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