2013-03-04 15:38:16 -

BERLIN, GERMANY--(Marketwire - March 4, 2013) - Bombardier Transportation
publicly refutes the claims of Deutsche Bahn regarding the S-Bahn Berlin 481
series as without merit and the allegations as defamatory. Bombardier reserves
all its rights with regard to these defamatory accusations.
General warranty for the S-Bahn Berlin 481 series ended in 2007 by mutual
agreement. Up to that time, availability had regularly exceeded 98% - a strong
performance compared to similar rail systems in Europe. From the start, S-Bahn
Berlin has been responsible for its own maintenance. Bombardier Transportation
has no contractual obligations regarding the maintenance and repair of the 481
series.
Bombardier Transportation believes that prolonged litigation is not in the
interests of either company and remains open to dialogue with Deutsche Bahn.
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in   rail technology, offers the
broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and
services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. BOMBARDIER ECO4
technologies - built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and
ecology - conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total
train performance for operators and passengers. Bombardier Transportation is
headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and has a very diverse customer base with
products or services in more than 60 countries. It has an installed base of over
100,000 vehicles worldwide.
About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world''s only manufacturer of both planes and trains. Looking
far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by
answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation
everywhere. Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make
us a global leader in transportation.
Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Our shares are traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability
World and North America Indexes. In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, we
posted revenues of $16.8 billion. News and information are available at
bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.
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