In the hands of the wrong people at the
wrong place at the wrong time, it could be catastrophic."
Commissioner William Mundell said that what the "HIGH ALERT" report
revealed was true.

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Mayes, who had read the Teamster Rail Conference
HIGH ALERT report, asked about the degree to which the Inspectors were paying
attention to potential terrorist threats to our rail system and Homeland
Security issues. There are no funds available through Homeland Security." He told the
Commissioners that "the security issue is brand new and frankly I don't think
it's really been figured out the best way to implement it." If they refuse, the Teamsters Rail
Conference will press Congress to institute regulations that compel them to do
so. The Vado Ligure site is the oldest
electromechanical facility in Italy and a countrywide leader in the
production of railway rolling stock.

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* Provide distress signals for bridge tenders on movable bridges to alert
authorities of security threats.

Bombardier Transportation is one of the most important
manufacturers of rail equipment in Italy and has been involved in
some of the country 's most important rail projects. It also
has an industrial site in Vado Ligure, which has been manufacturing
rail equipment since 1871.

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Switches were also left unattended."
Commissioner Mayes, unbelieving , had to ask again, "Almost always?"
Inspector Whitmer repeated, "Almost always.

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"The Arizona Railroad Safety hearing is another wake-up call to the rail
carriers, who have for too long been left to their own devices," Murphy said."

Here are some excerpts from the Arizona Railroad Safety hearing:

Commissioner Kristin K. This is a
national issue.
HIGH ALERT is online at
http://www. Production of
the new locomotives will overlap with the delivery schedule of the
previous contract, scheduled to end by September 2006.
31, 2005, were $15.

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"
The HIGH ALERT report documents a startling lack of safety and security in
this post-9/11 era, based on a survey of more than 4,000 rail employees
nationwide. Employees of Union Pacific, CSX, Burlington Northern Santa Fe,
Norfolk Southern and others detailed multiple instances of operational
security and safety lapses by the rail carriers that put the public at risk. I think this [HIGH ALERT] report put together by the workers
of the railroads demonstrates that the railroads themselves are not getting
the job done. It's a joke -- one person for the whole metropolitan area
of Phoenix on call 24 hours a day.
Rail workers, who spend their days on the front lines of the rail system,
are intimately familiar with the system's vulnerabilities, its day-to-day
operations, and the vital components of an effective security plan.;

* Manning and securing the nation's movable railroad bridges;

* Establish strict compliance standards and comprehensive reporting
requirements;

* Assessing penalties for carriers' compliance or reporting violations;

* Improving storage of hazardous materials in transportation (i.

* Provide distress codes or signal system -- other than railroad radio --
to alert law enforcement officials of hijack, attack, or other
emergency.

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Transportation announced today that it received an order from
Trenitalia (Italian Railways) for the supply of 100 E464 electric
locomotives.bombardier.

Bombardier Transportation (TSX:BBD.

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"The rail carriers' safety and security systems are woefully inadequate, and
the consequences could be devastating.
"'Since 2001, the federal government has spent billions on aviation and only a
pittance on rail when it comes to security and safety."
When questioning Inspector Tom Whitmer, a Hazardous Material Inspector
with 21 years on the Rail Safety Section, 13 years as an FRA Certified Hazmat
Inspector and an adviser to the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military
Affairs, Commissioner Mayes asked, "One of the findings of the Teamsters'
report was that too many times the workers were finding rail cars containing
hazardous materials were going unsecured, were not guarded, were left out in
the open .e. To date, more than 1,200
locomotives have been produced in Vado Ligure.

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"
Commissioner Mayes then asked, "How often do you see that type of
situation where you have set out facilities or [hazardous] tanker cars that
are idle that are near populated areas?"
Inspector Tom Whitmer responded , "It's a regular occurrence."
Chairman Hatch-Miller asked, "Have the federal standards in regards to the
securing of hazardous liquids changed in the last five years?"
Inspector Tom Whitmer responded , "Not that I'm aware of.pdf or contact
the Teamsters Communications Department.
Such a program , administered by the TSA, would address key issues
including:

* Securing the rail infrastructure at points of vulnerability, i. residents who live
near rail yards and lines.

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'"
Inspector Tom Whitmer said, "Yes," adding, "In a general sense, there is
not much more security than there was prior to 9/11."

In sum, the testimony at the Arizona Rail Safety hearing reinforces the
findings of the Teamsters "HIGH ALERT " report.S.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation
solutions, from regional aircraft and business jets to rail
transportation equipment, Bombardier Inc.

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We are not up to speed as far as security issues.

* Penalize rail corporations who have failed to adequately train workers
in security /terrorism prevention; inspections of infrastructure;
hazardous materials (including nuclear waste); and OSHA's Emergency
Action Plans and/or Emergency Response Plans.

Bombardier Awarded a 250-Million-Euro Order to Supply 100 Additional E464 Locomotives in Italy

With a maximum power of 3. This means that
obstacles to cross-border freight and passenger services between
Switzerland and Italy have been removed.SV.

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Arizona's primary rail carriers are Union Pacific and Burlington Northern
Santa Fe."
Commissioner Mayes agreed that it was "shocking" and pointed out another
glaring safety issue, saying, "The railroads are now pushing in other states
to dropping the number of personnel they have on each train from two, which is
ridiculously low to begin with, to one. When you [Inspector Whitmer]
are out there inspecting cars in Arizona, how often do you find the cars
carrying hazardous materials are left unattended?"
Inspector Tom Whitmer responded, "Almost always. That's amazing.;

* Increasing minimum requirements for inspections of critical
infrastructure, i.S.

* Require all railroad subcontractors and their employees to receive
standardized training and to undergo the same background, skills, and
"fitness for duty" checks required of rail corporation employees. Propulsion and electric
equipment are to be supplied respectively by Bombardier's sites in
Mannheim, Germany and Trapaga, Spain.B)

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Testimony at the Arizona hearing
reinforces the findings of the Teamsters Rail Conference report , "HIGH ALERT:
Workers Warn of Security Gaps on Nation's Railroads.
The Teamsters are lobbying the federal government and the appropriate
federal agencies to address these critical security lapses ."
Chairman Hatch-Miller asked, "So, basically the federal government hasn't
asked for any different process to take place?"
Inspector Tom Whitmer replied, "No, they have not. The contract is valued at approximately 250 million Euro
($323 million US). To make all
the delivery schedules possible, the manufacturing rate will increase
to a level of six locomotives per month.

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In Arizona , at least we have a
regulation that requires them to have two -- so from a safety perspective, at
least we have two, and it is not enough."
Commissioner Mayes asked, "One of the responses to the survey the
Teamsters did was, 'was your train or equipment delayed or left unattended for
an extended period of time prior to or during your tour of duty? Answer: Yes,
63 percent.

* Provide adequate railroad or public security presence to prevent
security breaches and to ensure timely response to emergencies.

* Secure yards from trespassers.com

Bombardier andTRAXX are trademarks of Bombardier Inc.

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It is the obligation of the railroads themselves.
rail network. This new contract comes after an initial order for
50 units placed in 1996 followed by three additional options for 90,
100 and 48 units received in 1999, 2001 and 2003, respectively.

Deliveries of this new set of 100 locomotives are scheduled to
take place between September 2005 and November 2007. "This
additional order further reinforces Bombardier's already strong
leadership in the Italian electric locomotives market" he added.

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And why is that? Is that
because there is a lack of personnel?"
Inspector Whitmer told her, "From my perspective, it hasn't been built
into the equation yet.
The Teamsters Rail Conference represents more than 70,000 rail employees,
including members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes . It is
critical that these workers and their representatives play a key role in
establishing a viable security plan to be approved and enforced by the
Transportation Safety Administration., tracks, bridges, tunnels, track diamonds, signal
systems, etc.

Further, the Safe Rails/Secure America survey points to other equally
necessary measures to protect rail employees and U.

"This new contract, which highlights the good contract execution
capacity of our company , stages the first-class performance of the
E464 locomotives already in service," commented Roberto Tazzioli,
Chief Country Representative, Italy, Bombardier Transportation.

Of notice is also the Bombardier TRAXX F140 MS multi-system
locomotive, an innovative product that underwent extensive track
testing from May to October 2004, and received approval for
unrestricted operations in Italy last December. Trenitalia's
E405, E412 and E464 locomotives, the high-speed train ETR500 (as a
member of Trevi consortium), the people mover for Rome-Fiumicino
airport and Milan's Eurotram vehicles are fine examples.

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Commissioner Mayes asked, "Do you know of any homeland
security money that is coming into Arizona for the protection of our switch
yards, tracks and facilities set out facilities, anything like that? Do you
know of any money that is being spent in Arizona on that issue?"
Senior Rail Safety Inspector Brian H. "John Murphy, Director of the Teamsters Rail Conference,
told the Flagstaff Sun, and I wish I had thought of this quote," Murphy said.

* Train all rail employees relative to the carriers' security plan,
including the employees' specific roles and responsibilities related to
such a security plan.

Trenitalia will use the E464 locomotives, which have been in
successful revenue service on Italian tracks since 1999, to reinforce
and partially substitute the present fleet of locomotives providing
passenger regional transportation.

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The practice of leaving rail
engines and other machinery unlocked is far too common.org/divisions/rail/pdfs/railsecuritybook . In Italy, the E-type
locomotives are a success, just like the TRAXX family locomotives are
in Germany and Switzerland", commented Edmund Schlummer, President,
Locomotives + Freight, Bombardier Transportation. is a global corporation
headquartered in Canada.

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"
Commissioner Mayes responded , "I find that absolutely appalling."
Chairman Hatch-Miller asked, "Have they been required to -- by anyone?"
Inspector Lehman said, "No.teamster.

HIGH ALERT REPORT - RECOMMENDATIONS

In the five years since 9/11, the nation's rail carriers have, by
virtually all accounts, failed to provide significant, measurable safety and
security improvements to deter or respond to a terrorist attack on the U. Among them:

* Require rail corporations to provide backup for engineers.

The production of the locomotives will be undertaken at
Bombardier's site in Vado Ligure, Italy.

"Bombardier's locomotives are demonstrating superior technical
arguments in every market they operate in.MV.

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Arizona Railroad Safety Hearing Reinforces Teamster Report

"
Chairman Jeff Hatch-Miller asked if there had been any increase in
"security staff required, or changes in operational procedures, or
fortification of equipment?"
Inspector Lehman responded , "Throughout the state of Arizona, the
railroads, other than posting signs of private property, they have not beefed
up their security, to my knowledge."
Chairman Hatch-Miller responded, stating that no one, not, "the federal
government -- not the Congress, not the Department of Transportation , no one -
- has required [the rail carriers] to change their activities based on the
potential terrorism threat. The "HIGH ALERT " report
reveals, as did the Arizona hearing, a shocking inattention to security by the
nation's largest rail corporations., in
yards, rather than along rights of way); and

* Securing equipment including, but not limited to, remote control
devices.5 MW and
a top-speed of 160 km/h, the E464 product represents state-of-the-art
technology for medium-power 3kV DC locomotives.

Bombardier Transportation has an important engineering centre in
Rome dedicated to the development of rail control solutions.

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Again and again, responses by the rail safety inspectors to the Arizona
Commissioners' questions presented further evidence that the nation's rail
carriers demonstrate a shocking lack of attention to safety and security of
rail workers and the communities they serve.'"
Mundell went on to say, "We learned [Union Pacific has] only one or two
security guards for the whole metropolitan area of Phoenix, and they have
eight-hour shifts. To date, Bombardier
Transportation has delivered 240 (out of 388) E464 -type locomotives
to Trenitalia.

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Lehman answered: "Commissioner
Mayes, there is none.
The Teamsters again call on the rail carriers to implement the
recommendations detailed in "HIGH ALERT .

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Rail employees have little, if any,
training on the handling of hazardous materials.e.A) (TSX:BBD .

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Testimony Reveals Serious Security Gaps on Nation's Railroads

WASHINGTON, The Arizona Corporation Commission
conducted a hearing last month with senior inspectors of the state's Railroad
Safety Section that should serve as an alarm bell to the public about the
vulnerability of our nation's railways."
Commissioner Mayes said, "That's shocking."
Commissioner Mayes was incredulous, repeating, "There is not much more
security than there was prior to 9/11.

* Establish a system to notify rail workers of the railroad industry's
national or local threat level. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan.

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' That comports with your answer, which is, 'do you see this
often. The report's
conclusions are that the nation's rail system is vulnerable to terrorist
attack, and the rail corporations have not taken seriously the safety of their
employees and the public.e.

* Restrict remote control use to non-hazmat shipments.

* Establish standard protocols for training that all rail corporations
must provide.

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