Entrepreneurial, innovative and passionate about trains and technology. These are some of the hallmarks of Bombardiers incredibile and exciting history from small family business to global leader in rail technology. From the invention of record-breaking new products, diversification into new markets, mergers and acquisitions and expansion around the globe, Bombardier has now become a world leader in innovative transportation solutions. Here are just some of the key moments in the organizations rich history. The Climate is Right for TrainsHistory This adds the LRC (Light Rapid Comfortable) technology to Bombardiers range of rail transit equipment.1989France: Contract for 252 shuttle-train cars for ferrying buses, trucks and automobiles through the ground- breaking Anglo-French Eurotunnel. 2002UK: Govia orders 460 cars for its intercity high-speed trains. The contract also includes a 20 year material supply and technical support agreement for the Govia fleet of 700 Electrostar cars.2005Bombardier Transportation History This adds the LRC (Light Rapid Comfortable) technology to Bombardiers range of rail transit equipment.1989France: Contract for 252 shuttle-train cars for ferrying buses, trucks and automobiles through the ground- breaking Anglo-French Eurotunnel. 2002UK: Govia orders 460 cars for its intercity high-speed trains. The contract also includes a 20 year material supply and technical support agreement for the Govia fleet of 700 Electrostar cars.2005Bombardier Transportation History & HeritageSwitzerland: Bombardier commissions worlds first ERTMS Level 2 system.2008Bombardier Transportation strategically realigns its organization into six Divisions from eleven: Passengers, Locomotives and Equipment, Systems, Rail Control Solutions, Services, North America.