Tags: Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility to introduce state-of-the-art train control system ETCS Level 2 for Finland

‘Digirail’ project to modernize Finland’s train control system Siemens Mobility selected to equip first phase with European Train Control System Level 2 and Hybrid Train Detection Finland’s first implementation of the European Train Control System drives rail digitalization Siemens Mobility will upgrade the first section of Finland’s rail network under the Finnish government’s “Digirail project”, […]

Siemens Mobility together with Hassan Allam Construction wins signaling contract for the UAE – Oman Railway Link (Hafeet Rail)

Mr. Ricardo Ramos Fernández – Head of Mainline Business Segment at Siemens Mobility / Mr. Ayman Ashour – CEO of Siemens Mobility UAE / Mr. Hassan Allam – Chairman of Hassan Allam Construction / Mr. Andre Rodenbeck – CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility First cross-country project in the Middle East and Arab World […]

Batteries instead of diesel – first trains go into passenger service in Ortenau

Germany’s first use of the Mireo Plus B battery hybrid train from Siemens Mobility / Benefits passengers and the environment Innovative technology along with even more climate protection and greater comfort and convenience for passengers – regional rail transport on Network 8 (“Ortenau”) rose to a new level starting on April 8, 2024. This was […]

Siemens Mobility awarded further service contract from Canadian operator Metrolinx

Siemens Mobility has been chosen by Metrolinx, the regional public transit operator for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, to handle their track, signal, and right-of-way maintenance for the Central Region of Toronto’s passenger railway infrastructure system. This partnership builds upon Siemens Mobility’s existing maintenance services in the West Region and signal and communications services […]

ÖBB puts first new-generation Railjet from Siemens Mobility into service and orders 19 more trains

Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) inaugurated service today for the first Railjet of the new generation from Siemens Mobility. The new train, featuring numerous innovations, will initially operate on the Vienna-Feldkirch route. Excluding the locomotive, the nine-car train is around 240 meters long and offers 532 seats. It has two first-class cars with business class sections, […]

Siemens Mobility to invest €115m in State-of-the-Art Factory in Chippenham, UK

Siemens Mobility to replace its current rail infrastructure site in Chippenham, Wiltshire with a state-of-the-art factory, digital engineering, and R&D facility. The new factory is expected to be operational by 2026, strategically positioned to meet the growing demand in rail technology. Approx. 800 local manufacturing, research, engineering, and support staff will transition to the new […]

Siemens Mobility and Cargounit sign agreements for the delivery of up to 100 locomotives

First agreement includes an order for 30 Vectron locomotives and an option for a further 60 Vectrons Second agreement includes an order for 10 Smartron locomotives Sustainable and efficient cross-border rail transport in Europe Cargounit, the largest independent locomotive leasing company in Poland, has signed an agreement with Siemens Mobility for the purchase of 90 […]

Siemens Mobility signs framework agreement with Railpool for the delivery of up to 250 locomotives

Railpool, one of the leading rail vehicle rental companies in Europe, and Siemens Mobility have concluded a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 250 locomotives. With the signing of the contract, 70 Vectron locomotives were immediately called up. The initial call includes 24 multisystem locomotives for use in AC and DC networks, as […]

Flexible leasing model for regional trains: Smart Train Lease GmbH

Siemens Mobility founds subsidiary Smart Train Lease GmbH Innovative rental model for Mireo Smart trains offers fast and flexible adjustment of fleet capacity State-of-the-art battery, hydrogen, and electric multiple-unit trains including maintenance Siemens Mobility has founded the subsidiary Smart Train Lease GmbH to enable customers to flexibly supplement their fleets with rented state-of-the-art battery, hydrogen, […]

Siemens Mobility delivers first 70 Mireo regional and long-distance trains to ÖBB

First call for 70 trains from the 2023 framework agreement Order worth more than €800 million Consistent development of the Mireo platform Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has ordered the first 70 trains from the framework agreement won by Siemens Mobility at the end of summer 2023. The trains will be delivered in three different versions […]