The Dutch Railways ("NS"), AnsaldoBreda ("AB") and its controlling company Finmeccanica ("FNM") have concluded a solution to the discord regarding the V250-trains. The companies have reached an agreement that entails the return of all V250-trains to AB and...
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The Dutch Railways ("NS"), AnsaldoBreda ("AB") and its controlling company Finmeccanica ("FNM") have concluded a solution to the discord regarding the V250-trains. The companies have reached an agreement that entails the return of all V250-trains to AB and the reimbursement of 125 million euros to NS.
The conclusion was reached from the advantages both parties see in preventing of lengthy legal proceedings, which would demand energy and money over a period of years. This agreement allows AB to exert its energy and financial means towards high-speed train projects with other customers, while the NS can close the case and completely focus on its business activities.
The newly reached solution includes the return of all trains to AB. A practical procedure for such return will be drafted, including (to the extent necessary) permission from the authorities involved for the transportation of the trains.
The agreement will allow AB to exploit the possibility of selling such trains to
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