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4 major manufacturers compete for delivering electric locomotives to Bulgaria

Bombardier Transportation GmbH, Siemens Tron, Exelor-EL Consortium and Stadler Rail Valencia SAU have applied for participation in the public procurement for delivery and maintenance of new  electric locomotives for the passenger transport department of the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ). The estimated value of the contract is over € 29 million. The signing of the contract is planned to take place by March 2020 and the delivery of the first new locomotives is planned to happen within 18 months after the signing.



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