Bombardier begins mid-life overhaul of Israel Railways’ double-deck fleet
The contract covers Israel Railways’ fleet of 143 TWINDEXX double-deck coaches and will include interior and exterior technical works in order to modernise the rolling stock.
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The contract covers Israel Railways’ fleet of 143 TWINDEXX double-deck coaches and will include interior and exterior technical works in order to modernise the rolling stock.
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