Adtranz
Adtranz, short for ABB Daimler-Benz Transportation, came into being on 1 January 1996 when ABB and Daimler-Benz merged their rail businesses. It worked with Walkers on Queensland Rail's SMUs and IMUs, and Bombardier took it over on 1 May 2001.
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History
- 1 January 1996
ABB Daimler-Benz Transportation formed by merger.
- January 1999
ABB sold its half to DaimlerChrysler; renamed DaimlerChrysler Rail Systems.
- 1 May 2001
Taken over by Bombardier. See Bombardier Transportation.
Multiple units and railmotors
| Class | Built at | Number | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDI/Bombardier Interurban Multiple Unit 100 series (IMU100) | Maryborough, with Walkers Limited | 10 | 1996 | |
| EDI/Bombardier Suburban Multiple Unit 220 series (SMU220) | Maryborough, with Walkers Limited | 30 | 1999-2001 | |
| EDI/Bombardier Interurban Multiple Unit 120 series (IMU120) | Maryborough, with Walkers Limited | 4 | 2001 | |
| Walkers/Adtranz Suburban Multiple Unit 200 series (SMU200) | Maryborough, with Walkers Limited | 12 |
References
'Adtranz', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)