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20-462: The trains were assembled in Portugal by ADtranz at the former Sorefame works at Amadora , based on contracting partnership between Fiat-Ferroviaria as the main contractor and ADtranz and Siemens as the main subcontractors. Beginning 2017, the trains were refurbished, introducing new interiors, livery, seating and features such as Wi-Fi and power outlets. The Alfa Pendular high speed train

40-724: A majority share in the company. The Adtranz group (DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems after 1999) was bought by Bombardier Transportation in 2001; the Wroclaw plant was merged with another Bombardier owned plant based in Łódź to form Bombardier Transportation Polska Sp. z o.o. The plant manufactures the bodyshells of Bombardier locomotives as well as other sub-components for the Bombardier Transportation group. In 2015 Bombardier contracted Panattoni Europe to construct an additional 18,357 square metres (197,590 sq ft) manufacturing hall, initially to be used for

60-416: A merger of their rail industry-related activities into a single autonomous 50:50 joint venture; the combined group would be the largest rail-technology company in the world. In Germany the combined company, along with Siemens would have a duopoly or near-duopoly in the market areas of electric locomotives, mainline and regional electric and diesel multiple units, trams and metros, and catenary systems. In

80-508: A previous agreement made on the formation of the joint venture whereby DaimlerChrysler was required to purchase ABB's stake. Adtranz finally achieved profitability in 2000, as DaimlerChrysler prepared to sell off Adtranz. The Greenbrier Companies acquired the freight wagon manufacturing business in January 2000. The overhead electrification systems installations business was sold to Balfour Beatty in late 2000 for €153 million. No buyer

100-808: A set of new product brands for modular product platforms, with designs that can be adapted for the specific requirements of different customers: the Innovia guided transport vehicle, the Incentro low floor tram, the Itino diesel multiple unit, the Crusaris medium-high speed train (based on the GMB Class 71 flytoget trains), and the Octeon electric locomotive. A new diesel locomotive design with engine and electrical traction system provided by General Electric

120-510: A standard form of car body; after 18 months manufacturing costs had been reduced by 30%, revenues and orders also rose from 1996 to 1997. However the company continued to lose money, $ 111 million in 1997. Polish manufacturer Pafawag was acquired in 1997 and the facility modernised, controlling interests in MÁV Dunakeszi , Hungary and Schindler Waggon Switzerland were also acquired by the end of 1997. In March 1998 Adtranz presented

140-542: Is a six car electric multiple unit (EMU), which is derived from and closely resembles the Giugiaro designed Italian Fiat-Ferroviaria ETR 480 Pendolino train. The bogies had to be redesigned to operate on Portugal's 1,668 mm ( 5 ft  5 + 21 ⁄ 32  in ) Iberian gauge track. There are 8 traction motors , installed on all but the two middle vehicles of the train, developing 4.0 megawatts (5,400 hp). This M-M-T-T-M-M arrangement spreads

160-582: The EU, outside Germany, the merger would have meant no significant market share increase, including Scandinavia, where ABB had a dominant market share. The proposed merger was approved by government regulators on 18 October 1995, on the condition that both companies divest themselves of any shares in Kiepe , a traction components company. The merger came into force on 1 January 1996. The company's manufacturing facilities and product lines were rationalised, including

180-524: The US. The company, legally known as ABB Daimler-Benz Transportation , was created in 1996 as a joint venture between ABB and Daimler-Benz to combine their rail equipment manufacturing operations. In 1999, DaimlerChrysler (successor to Daimler-Benz) bought ABB's shares and changed the company's official name to DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems . The company was acquired by Bombardier in 2001, which merged it into its Bombardier Transportation division, which became

200-516: The brand and slogan were deleted in 2008 and 2007 respectively. Pafawag Pafawag ( Państwowa Fabryka Wagonów ) ( English : National Rail Carriage Factory ) is a Polish locomotive manufacturer based in Wrocław . The company became part of Adtranz in 1997 as Adtranz Pafawag , and in 2001 part of Bombardier Transportation . It is now part of the company Alstom . The factory opened in 1833 as Linke-Hofmann-Werke, Breslau , and became one of

220-554: The existing rail network, but it is expensive in terms of maintenance of the rolling stock because of the complexity of the tilting system. The stations served by the Alfa Pendular are from north to south: [REDACTED] Media related to Alfa Pendular at Wikimedia Commons ABm1-18 → Adtranz Adtranz was a multi-national rail transportation equipment manufacturer with facilities concentrated in Europe and

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240-439: The final sale price for Adtranz just $ 516 million. The brand Adtranz was created by Landor Associates as part of the corporate identity of A BB D aimler Ben z Tran sportation . It is an acronym derived from selected letters of the complete name of the first company using it: A BB D aimler-Benz Trans portation, with a z in place of an s at the end for the name to imply a complete product platform from A to Z. It

260-738: The large market share of Bombardier and Adtranz in the country. The deal would make Stadler a viable independent company providing competition to Bombardier. The takeover came into legal effect on 1 May 2001 with a final price of $ 725 million and ADtranz was folded into the Bombardier Transportation division. Within months of the sale, Bombardier said that it was misled about the financial situation of Adtranz. Bombardier sued DaimlerChrysler for providing misleading financial information. The companies settled in September 2004 with DaimlerChrysler agreeing to refund $ 209 million, making

280-403: The largest rail equipment manufacturer in the world at the time, and was ultimately acquired by Alstom in 2021. Adtranz manufactured locomotives, high-speed, regional, metro and underground passenger trains, trams and people movers as well as freight wagons. Non rolling stock businesses included railway electrification and signalling infrastructure. On 8 May 1995, ABB and Daimler-Benz proposed

300-749: The major production centres for rolling stock in Europe. By the end of the Second World War most of the factory had been destroyed, and after the War the city of Breslau became part of Poland . In 1953 the company was renamed Pafawag. In 1953 the company produced the EP-02 , the first Polish electric locomotive manufactured after World War II . In the late 1980s to mid 1990s the company experienced increasing economic problems due to lack of orders causing loss of production and lower employment. In 1997 ABB DaimlerBenz Transportation (ADtranz) acquired

320-465: The resulting high cornering velocity and the tilting movement of the carriages helps ensure a comfortable ride for the passengers, although the jostle and sway compensating for track irregularities may cause "motion sickness" in those susceptible. The hydraulic tilting system is governed by two gyroscopes in the head cars. The curve is found on the base of the elevation of the external track. The use of this train did not require particular modifications to

340-425: The weight of the train, giving it a weight of only 13.5 tonnes (13.3 long tons; 14.9 short tons) per axle, which helps its cornering ability at high speed. During testing, a top speed of 245.6 km/h (152.6 mph) was reached close to Espinho in 1998. Its tilting train technology, with a maximum tilt angle of 8°, allows the train to navigate curves at higher speeds than conventional trains. The combination of

360-422: Was capitalised by the companies with a capital D as ADtranz , following the standard English text formatting and capitalisation rules it is spelled with a small d as Adtranz . Above the text ADtranz , the company logo included a green dot, symbolising a signal set on green, as well as the environmental friendliness of railways. The company also registered the slogan ADtranz – we speak railways . Rights on

380-692: Was found for the railway signalling division. The remaining assets of Adtranz were sold to Bombardier , in a $ 711 million deal announced in August 2000, a price considered to be low by industry analysts. The sale was cleared by the European Union in April 2001 on the condition that Bombardier would license or sell the Adtranz regional train and tram products to Stadler Rail in the German market, due to

400-551: Was introduced, named " Blue Tiger ". Adtranz intended to consolidate its product range around these families once on-going deliveries are finished. Adtranz continued to make an operating loss in 1998, attributed to earlier contracts with underestimated costs, as well as technical problems with products. The same year brought an order for 400 locomotives for Deutsche Bahn , as well as the acquisition of Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works . ABB sold its 50% stake in Adtranz to DaimlerChrysler in January 1999 for $ 472 million, taking up

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