Ceremonies in Bombardier Transportation Poland

Ceremonies in Bombardier Transportation Poland

n March 2005 Bombardier Trabsportation Poland celebrated manufacturing the 500th locomotive body (type TRAXX) and the beginning of a new generation locomotive production. The anniversary took place in the firm's factory in Wrocław. Locomotive bodies manufactured in Wrocław are sent to Bombardier Transportation assemble plant in Kassel, Germany. Bodies from Wrocław are also delivered to many private and national railways from Europe and USA.

In November 2005 Bombardier Transportation Poland Ltd., which continues traditions of a factory Pafawag from Wrocław, celebrated a jubilee of the 60th anniversary.

"Since 1945 almost 100% of electric locomotives and nearly 70% of all EMUs on the Polish railway market were delivered by the factory from Wrocław. We are the partner of Polish railways for 60 years now and with pride we continue the Pafawag tradition." said Mirosław Szeleziński, the Chairman of board in Bombardier Transportation Poland Ltd.

"The factory in Wrocław became one of Bombardier's most important plants. I am really proud of the fact that in the international family of Bombardier, Wrocław occupies such a strong position. The factory is involved in many priority BT projects (...)" claimed Wolfgang Toelsner, Chief Operating Officer in Bombardier Transportation.

Except the factory in Wrocław, Bombardier Polish branch has production plants in Katowice, Łódź and Warsaw. Generally, Bombardier Transportation Poland Ltd employs over 1000 workers.

Bombardier Transportation Poland Ltd belongs to a world-leader of rolling stock and railway equipment manufacturing and service Bombardier Inc.