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First Munich metro train leaves the Vienna plant

Berlin / Munich,  Apr 26, 2013

The first train for the new Munich metro has rolled out of the production plant in Vienna, Austria, an event witnessed by Herbert König, CEO of the Munich transport corporation (MVG). The train will now be taken to the test and validation center in Wegberg-Wildenrath, Germany, where it will undergo an extensive test program. Delivery of the first trains to MVG is expected to take place in the course of this year. Feature 

 

Metro train No. 100 delivered to Oslo

Berlin,  Apr 25, 2013

On Apr 24, 2013 Siemens delivered its 100th metro train to Oslo, the capital of Norway, ten years after the signing of first contract for what has meanwhile become the biggest metro order in the history of the company. The new metro trains have boosted annual ridership to 82 million passengers, which amounts to an increase of 26 percent. The number of trips has risen 30 percent, and the metro is now registering 290,000 passengers per day. Assuming that each passenger rides the metro twice a day, this means that 145,000 people are taking advantage of the transit service every day. This equals about one-quarter of the population of Oslo. Much shorter waiting times and a punctual service rate of 99.7 percent are strong reasons why more and more people are now using the metro.  Newsletter 

 

Metropolitan Solutions 2013

Hanover,  Apr 08, 2013

At Metropolitan Solutions 2013, which will be held as part of the Hannover Messe from April 8 – 12, Siemens will present a wide range of services for sustainable and livable cities under the motto "Answers for infrastructure and cities." Siemens will be showing products and solutions for integrated mobility and logistics, efficient buildings, public security, intelligent networks, water, and financing. As a pioneer in energy efficiency and intelligent infrastructure solutions, Siemens has the portfolio and the knowledge to enhance the quality of life in cities. Event 

 

Trainguard MT - Automated metro lines are more energy-efficient, punctual, and offer increased passenger capacity

Munich, Germany,  Feb 11, 2013

The demand for public mass-transit transportation services is growing continuously. However, passenger capacity can seldom be expanded as generously as would actually be necessary. To continue to ensure the smooth running of mobility systems, on-track effectiveness and efficiency must be improved. The solution here is automation. With automation, the capacity of a metro line can be increased by up to 50 percent. Feature 

 

ÖBB Austrian State Railways set to order the first 100 regional trains for 550 million euros

Vienna, Austria,  Jan 30, 2013

The Supervisory Board of Austrian State Railways (ÖBB) has today authorized the company's Executive Board to call up the first 100 regional Desiro ML-type trainsets from a master agreement with Siemens. The three-unit electric trainsets are to be delivered from the end of 2015 onwards. Event 

 

Desiro RUS: First journey with passengers

St. Petersburg, Russia,  Jan 23, 2013

On Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013 the Desiro RUS type regional train was sent off on its first trip with passengers on board. The train – named "Lastochka" (Little Swallow) in Russia – departed from Moscow Station in St. Petersburg and traveled via Chudovo to Veliky Novgorod. In future, the train will offer a daily service on this route as well as on the St Petersburg–Chudovo–Bologoye route during the winter timetable. Event 

 

Electronic Tickets for Smarter Travel

Munich, Germany,  Jan 09, 2013

Congestion on Europe's roads already costs the European Union more than 100 billion Euros every year. Studies predict that motorized passenger transport will increase by 20 percent by 2025. Intelligent electronic ticket solutions and transportation systems networked along the entire mobility chain will ensure that city dwellers reach their destinations conveniently and will help to transfer traffic away from roads to eco-friendly public transportation. Feature 

 

Vectron receives homologation for Germany

Berlin, Germany,  Jan 07, 2013

On Dec 21, 2012, the German Federal Railway Authority granted the first homologation for a Vectron locomotive – the AC version with a rated power of 6.4 megawatts, designed for a top speed of 200 km/h. This version is the first from the Vectron platform to receive homologation.  Newsletter 

 

Siemens hands over two Vectron locomotives to DB Schenker Rail Polska

Warsaw, Poland,  Dec 20, 2012

Siemens handed over two of 23 ordered locomotives to DB Schenker Rail Polska S.A. in Warsaw, Poland. Delivery is due to be completed by early 2015. Event