Bombardier Transportation, the global leader in rail technology, with its worldwide headquarters in Berlin, will become a National Supplier of the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics berlin 2009.

Sharon Christians, Vice President Communications & Public Affairs, said about the company’s support of the IAAF World Championships in Athletics: “Bombardier Transportation is connecting people, cities and countries across all borders – just as the international World Championships’ athletes will excite people around the world. As a globally operating company anchored in Berlin, we are particularly glad to be able to support this outstanding, international top event.”

Laurens Lipperheide, Marketing Director of the World Championships’ Organising Committee, expressed his appreciation about the partnership: “With Bombardier Transportation, we were able to attract another company with a strong commitment to Berlin as a partner for the world’s largest sports event in 2009. This partnership underlines the international significance of the World Championships in and for Berlin once more. Jointly we can demonstrate that Berlin is “the place to be” – not only for sports.”

Bombardier Transportation delivers innovative products and services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. BOMBARDIER* ECO4* technologies (* Trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries)– built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and ecology – conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total train performance.