Derby-based Bombardier wins £1bn Crossrail contract
Derby-based company Bombardier has won a £1 billion contract to supply trains for the cross-London Crossrail project, the Department for Transport and Transport for London have announced.
Crossrail contract 'huge boost' for Bombardier
Winning the £1 billion contract to supply the Crossrail trains is a "huge boost" for the company, Bombardier's managing director has said.
Francis Paonessa said the Derby company had spent £20 million developing the Aventra train which will be built for the route.
He added that when built the train will be painted purple and black.
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