 After their delivery had been delayed by the manufacturer, problems were discovered in them and they were taken out of service in May 2009 but have since been gradually put back into service.Siemens AG was chosen by Israel Railways to provide 87 cars for NIS 700 million, with an option for a total of 585 cars for NIS 4 billion, following an international tender in which Alstom and Bombardier also participated.The winner was chosen in January 2006 and the contract was signed in March 2006.