Houston METRO Awards NFI Subsidiary MCI 100 D45 CRT Commuter Coaches
Houston METRO Awards NFI Subsidiary MCI 100 D45 CRT Commuter Coaches
DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI) a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in zero-emission electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (MCI), today announced a new contract with Metro Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) for the purchase of 100 MCI D45 CRT high-floor coaches. The initial purchase for the contract included 50 firm coaches and 50 options, which were added to MCI's Q3 2024 firm and option awards. METRO exercised the option for 50 more coaches in November bringing the total firm quantity to 100 coaches.
DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI) a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in zero-emission electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Motor Coach Industries (MCI), today announced a new contract with Metro Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) for the purchase of 100 MCI D45 CRt high-floor coaches. The initial purchase for the contract included 50 firm coaches and 50 options, which were added to MCI's Q3 2024 firm and option awards. METRO exercised the option for 50 more coaches in November bringing the total firm quantity to 100 coaches.
METRO provides transit services to most of Harris County, including the city of Houston and 14 smaller surrounding cities. The agency's annual ridership includes more than 73 million passenger trips across bus, rail, shuttle, paratransit, and vanpool services. METRO has multiple projects underway that are centered around transit-oriented development, including the construction of a new, expanded Park & Ride facility in Missouri City.
METRO provides transit services to most of Harris County, including the city of Houston and 14 smaller surrounding cities. The agency's annual ridership includes more than 7300萬 passenger trips across bus, rail, shuttle, paratransit, and vanpool services. METRO has multiple projects underway that are centered around transit-oriented development, including the construction of a new, expanded Park & Ride facility in Missouri City.
These coaches are intended for METRO's Park & Ride service routes. A program designed to help residents commuting into Houston from areas outside the "610 Loop" – the downtown and central city sections encircled by Interstate 610. These routes serve areas including Cypress, Grand Parkway, Spring, and Addicks.
These coaches are intended for METRO's Park & Ride service routes. A program designed to help residents commuting into Houston from areas outside the "610 Loop" – the downtown and central city sections encircled by Interstate 610. These routes serve areas including Cypress, Grand Parkway, Spring, and Addicks.
"NFI and our subsidiaries have been working with METRO for over 30 years, and MCI previously delivered over 500 coaches to METRO," said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. "MCI coaches are designed to balance reliability and innovation while always maintaining a focus on the passenger experience. We are proud that our vehicles play a key role in connecting people to their jobs, families, communities, and other important parts of their lives."
"NFI and our subsidiaries have been working with METRO for over 30 years, and MCI previously delivered over 500 coaches to METRO," said Chris Stoddart, President, North American Bus and Coach, NFI. "MCI coaches are designed to balance reliability and innovation while always maintaining a focus on the passenger experience. We are proud that our vehicles play a key role in connecting people to their jobs, families, communities, and other important parts of their lives."
MCI's D-Series coach models combine class-leading features and an established history of quality and reliability and are known as the workhorses of the transit industry. With common systems and production processes, rugged stainless-steel frames for maximum durability, and modern styling packages, coaches in the D-Series contribute to lower operating costs and provide an outstanding passenger experience during the entire life of the vehicle.
MCI的D系列客車模型結合了業界領先的功能和卓越的質量與可靠性的歷史,被譽爲運輸行業的workhorse。D系列的客車採用相同的系統和生產工藝,堅固的不鏽鋼框架提供最大耐用性和現代風格的配件,降低了運營成本,並在車輛的整個生命週期內提供了卓越的乘客體驗。
About NFI
關於NFI
Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today's urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.
NFI藉助450年的綜合經驗,引領了世界範圍內的大規模出行電氣化。通過零排放公交車和長途汽車,基礎設施和技術,NFI滿足當今城市對可擴展智能交通解決方案的要求。NFI一起,通過聯接,清潔和可持續的交通工具,實現了更宜居的城市。
With over 9,000 team members in ten countries, NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single- and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base of over 100,000 buses and coaches around the world. NFI's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") under the symbol NFI and its convertible unsecured debentures trade on the TSX under the symbol NFI.DB. News and information is available at , , , nfi.parts, , arbocsv.com, and carfaircomposites.com.
NFI在十個國家擁有超過9,000名團隊成員,是一家領先的全球公交製造商,提供與品牌New Flyer(重型公交車)、MCI(客車)、Alexander Dennis Limited(單層和雙層公交車)、Plaxton(客車)、ARBOC(低地板切割和中型公交車)和NFI Parts相關的大規模移動解決方案。NFI目前提供市場上最廣泛的可持續驅動系統,包含零排放電力(電車、電池和燃料電池)、天然氣、電動混合動力和清潔柴油。NFI在全球支持超過100,000輛公交車和客車的安裝基礎。NFI的普通股在多倫多交易所("tsx")以標的NFI交易,其可轉換無擔保債券在tsx以標的NFI.Db交易。資訊和信息可在 , , , nfi.parts, , arbocsv.com,和 carfaircomposites.com.
About MCI
關於MCI
MCI is North America's public and private market motor coach leader. Products include the luxury J Series (an industry best-seller for over a decade), the workhorse D Series, and the brand new zero-emission luxury and commuter coaches: the battery-electric J4500 CHARGE, D45 CRT CHARGE, and D45 CRT LE CHARGE. MCI also provides maintenance, repair, 24-hour roadside assistance, parts, and technician training through the industry's only Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accredited and award-winning MCI Academy.
MCI是北美公共和私營市場的豪華長途巴士領導者。產品包括豪華的 J系列 (行業暢銷十多年),workhorse D系列以及全新的零排放豪華和通勤大巴:電池電動 J4500 CHARGE, D45 CRt CHARGE, 和 D45 CRt LE CHARGEMCI還通過行業唯一的汽車服務卓越(ASE)認證和獲獎的 MCI academy.
Forward-Looking Statement
前瞻性聲明
This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to expected future events and financial and operating results of NFI that involve risks and uncertainties. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, investors cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements, and the differences may be material. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations as projected in such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including market and general economic conditions and economic conditions of and funding availability for customers to purchase buses and to purchase parts or services; customers may not exercise options to purchase additional buses; the ability of customers to suspend or terminate contracts for convenience; production may be delayed or production rates may be decreased as a result of ongoing and future supply chain disruptions and shortages of parts and components, shipping and freight delays, and disruption to and shortage of labor supply; and the other risks and uncertainties discussed in the materials filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and available on SEDAR at .
本新聞稿可能包含有關NFI預期的未來事件和財務和營運結果的前瞻性陳述,並涉及風險和不確定性。雖然本新聞稿中包含的前瞻性陳述基於管理層所相信的合理假設,但投資者無法保證實際結果將與這些前瞻性陳述保持一致,差異可能具有重大影響。實際結果可能因多種原因與管理層預期的前瞻性陳述不一致,包括市場和一般經濟條件,以及客戶購買公交車或購買部件或服務的可用性和資金可用性;客戶可能不會行使購買其他公交車的選擇權;客戶可能會暫停或終止便利合同;由於持續和未來供應鏈干擾和零件和組件的短缺、航運和貨運延誤以及勞動力供應的短缺而導致生產延遲或生產率降低;以及在加拿大證券監管當局提交的材料中討論的其他風險和不確定性,並可在SEDAR上獲得。 .
Due to the potential impact of these factors, NFI disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law.
由於這些因素的潛在影響,NFI否認有任何意圖或義務更新或修訂任何前瞻性陳述,無論是因爲出現新信息、未來事件或其他原因,除非適用法律要求。
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Stephen King
P: 204.792.1300
Stephen.King@nfigroup.com
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史蒂芬·金
P:204.792.1300
Stephen.King@nfigroup.com
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