AACHEN, GERMANY

The Bombardier site in Aachen has played a major part in the development and the manufacture of rolling stock since being founded in 1838. A considerable number of new designs and patents originated here – especially for double-deck coaches, freight wagons and bogies. The product portfolio of the site ranges from innovative freight wagons up to state-of-the-art multiple units. Furthermore, since 1968, the site has been the most important supplier of rolling stock for the Dutch Railways, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).

Main Products and Contracts over the last ten years

• TALENT diesel multiple units, Class 643 and 644 (Germany)
• TALENT electric multiple units, Class 4023 and 4024 (Austria)
• TALENT tilting trains, Class BM 93 (Norway)
• Double-deck cars for VIRM electric multiple units (Netherlands)
• FLEXITY Swift high-floor trams for Cologne (Germany)
• Final assembly of LRVs for Cologne and Krefeld

Certifications

• Quality management system, certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001: 2008
• Environmental management system, certified according to DIN EN ISO 14001: 2009 and EMAS III
• Occupational health and safety management, certified according to BS OHSAS 18001:2007
• Certification for welding rail vehicles according to DIN EN 15085
• Certificaat Erkendleer bedrijf (Kenteq)
• Weighbridge and fuelling station for diesel multiple units

Historical Milestones

1838

Foundation of the plant by Hugo Jacob Talbot and Pierre Pauwels; Construction of 200 rail wagons for goods and passenger transport

1894

Production of the first Talbot self-discharging wagon

1934

Delivery of the first diesel multiple unit

1994

Development of the TALENT vehicle family

1995

Acquisition of the Aachen plant by Bombardier

2001

Conversion into a modern facility for final assembly

2008

170th anniversary of the Aachen site

In 36 countries, around 35,000 employees are developing and manufacturing sophisticated rail transport solutions. Our German sites provide high-tech engineering services and form the backbone of our production in Europe.

It is important to Bombardier that our employees develop both professionally and personally and are keen to contribute to our collective success. That also includes fostering young talent. At the Aachen site, we offer training in the following professions:

• Construction mechanic
• Industrial business management assistant
• Mechatronics engineer
• Industrial engineering electricians
• Warehouse operator
• Draftsperson
• Woodworking technician

Are you interested in one of the jobs or training positions offered at the Aachen site? On our Careers website you can search for current job postings. Please note that positions in the manufacturing field are only advertised regionally and are therefore not available via the search function. If you are interested in a manufacturing or training position, please contact the personnel representative in Aachen.