Germany's most modern S-Bahn trains for Munich

Emphasis on accessibility: There are dedicated areas for wheelchairs at both ends of the train. The doors of the wheelchair areas have automatic sliding steps (upon request) to bridge the gap. (©Siemens Mobility GmbH)

There are displays inside and outside above the doors, on the ceiling, and in the transitions that provide real-time information about the journey progress, stations, occupancy, or offer guidance before disembarking about the platforms at the next station. (©Siemens Mobility GmbH)

Thomas Prechtl, Spokesman of the Management Board Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft / Heiko Büttner, Chairman of the Management S-Bahn Munich / Michael Peter, CEO Siemens Mobility / Evelyn Palla, Member of the Management Board of Regional Transport DB AG / Christian Bernreiter, Bavarian State Minister for Housing, Construction and Transport

The new trains can reach a top speed of 160 km/h. (©Siemens Mobility GmbH)

The new trains have a length of 202 meters, just as long as an ICE (InterCity Express). (©DB/Miethe/Siemens Mobility GmbH)

Recognizable at first glance: LED strips illuminate the exterior in the respective line color. (©DB/Vidovic/Siemens Mobility GmbH)

The new trains are more innovative, digital, and interconnected than ever before. (©DB/Vidovic/Siemens Mobility GmbH)

All trains are equipped with Wi-Fi. (©DB/Miethe/Siemens Mobility GmbH)

1.40-meter-wide doors provide 20 cm more clearance width than before and, together with spacious entry areas, ensure a good distribution of passengers. (©Siemens Mobility GmbH)

The new S-Bahn trains offer space for a total of 1,841 passengers, with 400 fixed seats and 80 folding seats. (©Siemens Mobility GmbH)

Seating areas have over 10 cm more seat spacing for additional legroom, each equipped with storage surfaces, regular power outlets, and USB power outlets. (©Siemens Mobility GmbH)

In addition to the classic 3-seater and 4-seater seating areas, passengers can also take a seat in group and family areas. (©Siemens Mobility GmbH)

The trains are equipped with five large multi-purpose areas featuring automatically lockable folding seats, which can be used situationally to provide extra seating or additional storage space. (©Siemens Mobility GmbH)

Emphasis on accessibility: There are dedicated areas for wheelchairs at both ends of the train. The doors of the wheelchair areas have automatic sliding steps (upon request) to bridge the gap. (©Siemens Mobility GmbH)

There are displays inside and outside above the doors, on the ceiling, and in the transitions that provide real-time information about the journey progress, stations, occupancy, or offer guidance before disembarking about the platforms at the next station. (©Siemens Mobility GmbH)