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Bombardier Transportation

Imagine super-fast trains and buses! Bombardier Transportation built them, making travel exciting for everyone!

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Thomas Nagel - Bombardier Transportation

Thomas Nagel - Bombardier Transportation

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Bombardier Transportation Berlin headquarters facade
Bombardier Transportation R179 “M” Train leaving Queens Plaza - May 2025
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MTA NYC Subway Bombardier Transportation R179 3015 interior
Thomas Nagel - Bombardier Transportation
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Thomas Nagel - Bombardier Transportation
MTA NYC Subway Bombardier Transportation R62A 1922 interior
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Key Facts

Company Type
Manufacturer of rail vehicles and equipment.
Headquarters Location
Toronto, Canada and Berlin, Germany.
Number of Employees
Around 36,000 in February 2020.
Global Reach
Had 63 manufacturing and engineering locations worldwide.

Meet the Train Makers!

Bombardier Transportation was like a giant toy factory, but instead of toys, they made HUGE vehicles that zoom around cities and countries! Think of the biggest, longest trains you've ever seen, or buses that carry lots of people. Bombardier helped build those!

They had special workshops all over the world where clever people designed and built these amazing machines. It was a Canadian company that became super famous for making sure people could travel quickly and easily.

What Did They Build?

Bombardier Transportation was a master builder of things that move on rails! They created passenger trains that whisk people away on adventures, and even the powerful engines, called locomotives, that pull them. They also made the special wheels and parts that help trains go super fast and smooth.

Imagine building something as big as a school bus, but much, much longer, and making it move at incredible speeds! That's what Bombardier did, making travel a breeze.

A World of Travel!

This company was like a superhero for travel! They had teams working in many different countries, all helping to build trains and other transport. It was a huge company with thousands of workers, all busy making sure trains ran on time and people could get where they needed to go.

They were so good at it that they became one of the biggest companies in the whole world that made these kinds of vehicles. It's like having a favorite toy maker that everyone knows!

On the Move!

Even though Bombardier Transportation is now part of a new company called Alstom, the amazing trains and vehicles they built are still traveling the world! Think about the next time you see a sleek train or a modern tram – there's a good chance Bombardier had a hand in making it. They helped connect cities and made journeys more fun and efficient for millions of people.

Their work helped shape how we travel today.

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