WILMERDING, Pa., April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wabtec Corporation today announced that its Wabtec Rail subsidiary has signed a $30 million contract to refurbish 40 passenger cars for high-speed trains operated in the UK by XC Trains Limited. The project will begin immediately, with deliveries scheduled for 2008.
"We are pleased that Wabtec has been awarded this important contract, which further demonstrates the vehicle refurbishment capabilities at Wabtec Rail," said Albert J. Neupaver, Wabtec's president and chief executive officer.
Under the contract, Wabtec Rail will refurbish the interior of the cars, including new seating, luggage racks and lighting; paint the exterior; and convert 21 locomotive-hauled cars to make them compatible for high-speed operation. The work will be performed at Wabtec Rail's Doncaster, England facility.
Andrew Cooper, XC Trains Limited managing director, said: "We are really excited that work is underway on the makeover of these trains which will have them ready for service in December. This is a major step forward to meeting our promise to provide up to 35 percent extra seats and also increase the amount of luggage space on CrossCountry trains."
Wabtec Corporation is a global provider of value-added, technology-based products and services for the rail and transit industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures a range of products for locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles. The company also builds new switcher and commuter locomotives, and provides aftermarket services. The company has facilities located throughout the world.
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