Tags: Siemens Mobility

Siemens, Equans and Infrabel complete Belgium’s ETCS Level 2 rollout – nationwide rail modernization achieved

16th December 2025

Nationwide rollout of state-of-the-art ETCS taking Belgian railways to the highest European standards of efficiency and interoperability, photo source: Siemens Mobility Nationwide rollout of state-of-the-art ETCS taking Belgian railways to the highest European standards of efficiency and interoperability ETCS Level 2 fully operational on significant part of Belgian railway network European transport corridors and key […]

Siemens and Railpool to build state-of-the-art locomotive service hub in Verona, Italy

10th December 2025

New center of excellence for light locomotive maintenance with “open access,” reinforcing Italy’s pivotal role in European rail logistics Joint investment of around €20 million for new Partner Rail Service Center at the Verona Interporto logistics hub Testing and maintenance for Multisystem (MS) and Direct Current (DC) locomotives compatible with all major European signaling systems […]

Siemens Proves Unique Signaling X Solution In Live Metro Operation

14th November 2025

World Premiere: Siemens Proves Unique Signaling X Solution In Live Metro Operation. Photosource: Siemens Mobility   Signaling X live demonstration in Singapore shows that Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) functions in a real-world environment in the private cloud at the Singapore Rail Test Centre Proven CBTC and interlocking software runs on standard IT hardware in a […]

Siemens and SBB sign long-term framework agreement for the digitalization of Swiss interlockings

7th November 2025

Framework agreement for the construction of complete systems, including software and hardware for the digital interlockings; first implementation of Signaling X in Switzerland Ten-year contract with three options for five-year extensions, plus 25 years of maintenance and support Comprehensive Siemens services ranging from development to training and maintenance Siemens Mobility and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) […]

Siemens Mobility to modernize three lines of São Paulo’s transport network in Latin America’s largest ATO over ETCS project

9th October 2025

Most extensive implementation of ATO over ETCS Level 2 technology in Latin America; largest ETCS L2 in Latin America Comprehensive signaling solution covering 140 kilometers of track and 46 stations across three commuter lines Contract includes equipping more than 130 vehicles with state-of-the-art Trainguard ETCS on-board units Siemens Mobility has secured a contract from Trivia […]

Electricity Instead of Diesel: New Battery Trains for Low-Emission Regional Mobility

18th July 2025

Low-emission rail transport between Remscheid and the regional capital Düsseldorf Environmentally friendly battery trains replace previously used diesel trains at Regiobahn The battery trains are being put on track in record time by Smart Train Lease A milestone for mobility transition in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW): The new, low-emission Mireo Smart Plus B battery trains for […]

Govia Thameslink Railway carries passengers in 717 using updated version of ETCS

14th July 2025

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), with Siemens Mobility, has run its first Class 717 Great Northern train in passenger service using an updated specification of the in-cab digital signalling software, European Train Control System (ETCS). On Monday 8 July, unit 717020 ran on the Northern City Line using ETCS Baseline 3, Release 2 (also referred to […]

ICE Test Train Reaches 405.0 km/h and Gathers Key Insights for High-Speed Rail

2nd July 2025

DB and Siemens Mobility set new speed record for the Erfurt–Leipzig/Halle line during test runs Test runs provide valuable insights for the refurbishment of high-speed lines and the technical advancement of high-speed trains Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens Mobility have reached a speed of 405.0 km/h with an ICE test train on the high-speed route […]

Siemens Mobility receives major order for 50 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives from Akiem

6th June 2025

Fabien Rochefort, CEO Akiem / Steffen Bobsien, Vice President Locomotives & Coaches Siemens Mobility GmbH (from left to right) 10 fixed Vectron Dual Mode units and an option for 40 more units More than 2,700 Vectron locomotives sold to over 100 customers Akiem, the European leader in locomotive and passenger train leasing and maintenance, announces […]

Siemens Mobility builds emission-free hydrogen-powered trains for Südostbayernbahn

16th May 2025

Second fleet order for Siemens Mobility’s Mireo Plus H Emission-free rail transport using hydrogen technology on the Mühldorf (Upper Bavaria) Presentation of the innovative hydrogen train design for Südostbayernbahn Siemens Mobility has started production of the hydrogen-powered trains that will begin operating on the Südostbayernbahn network in late 2026. The order is for three 2-car […]