Siemens Mobility’s latest RailJet debuts on Austrian tracks for Easter
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has rolled out its first new-generation Railjet from Siemens Mobility. This new-generation train, boasting a myriad of innovations, commenced its service last Friday on the Vienna-Feldkirch route.Read more
Siemens Mobility invests 116 million euros in new UK factory
Siemens Mobility has revealed plans to invest 100 million pounds (116 million euros) in a state-of-the-art factory in Chippenham, Wiltshire, as part of its strategy to enhance its rail infrastructure capabilities. The new facility will...Read more
CARGOUNIT to acquire more Siemens Mobility locomotives
Siemens Mobility has entered a substantial agreement with the Polish leading independent locomotive leasing company CARGOUNIT, aimed at enhancing rail operations in the region. The deal is focused on acquiring up to 100 locomotives from...Read more
Final ICE 4 train leaves Siemens Mobility centre
The 137th InterCity Express (ICE) 4 train has now left the Siemens Mobility testing and validation centre. This is the last ICE 4 train to be manufactured by Siemens Mobility for Deutsche Bahn (DB). This...Read more
PJM Delivers Instrumented Wheelsets and Tests for ČD’s New Coaches
In a collaborative effort between Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation, PJM has been tasked with the production of instrumented wheelsets and conducting test runs for the latest České dráhy’s (ČD) passenger cars. The order for...Read more
Siemens will supply RAILPOOL with up to 250 locomotives
Siemens Mobility and RAILPOOL have solidified a framework agreement aimed at supplying as many as 250 locomotives.Read more
Siemens Mobility launches Smart Train leasing service
Siemens Mobility has announced the establishment of Smart Train Lease. The new venture offers a flexible rental model for battery, hydrogen, and electric multiple-unit trains. The Mireo Smart trains are also available for rental through...Read more
80% of new Piccadilly line trains to be assembled in Yorkshire
Siemens Mobility has confirmed that up to 80 per cent of the 94 new Piccadilly line trains for the London Underground will be assembled in Yorkshire, UK. Previously, the plan was to build only half...Read more
Paris metro line 4 fully embraces automation
Paris Metro Line 4 is now fully automated, marking a milestone in the modernisation of the city’s transportation network. Line 4 is the third Parisian line to be fully automatic, with lines 1 and 14....Read more
Siemens Mobility delivers first batch of Mireo trains to ÖBB
Siemens Mobility has commenced the delivery of the initial 70 Mireo regional and long-distance trains to the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). This milestone marks the first order from the 2023 framework agreement, with a value...Read more
Siemens streetcars recalled in North Carolina
On January 12, 2024, a significant development occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina, where half of the Siemens Mobility trams were withdrawn from service due to the discovery of a slider issue on the wheels of...Read more
Deutsche Bahn initiates tender for next-generation ICE trains
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has officially commenced the tender process for a new fleet of high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains. The project includes the development, construction, and approval of a train fleet scheduled for deployment in...Read more
London commuters are the first to benefit from hi-tech signalling in East Coast Digital Project
A milestone has been reached in the deployment of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). The first passenger trains controlled by digital in-cab signalling known as the European Train Control System (ETCS) have entered service...Read more