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Press Release26 March 2019Siemens Mobility GmbHMunich
The new regional trains for the Elbe-Spree network come from Siemens
The image shows the regional train Desiro HC for the Elbe-Spree network.
Infographic: 23 Desiro HC regional trains for the Elbe-Spree network
"We've already started implementing our operating concept for the Elbe-Spree network. In addition to expanding our workshop and training facilities, the trains are a very important part of the concept. They must meet all specifications defined in the transport contract and prove themselves in operation. We're relying here on Siemens as a strong partner and anticipate on-time and professional production of the trains by the start of operations as well as very good and close cooperation," said Arnulf Schuchmann, CEO and Speaker of ODEG.
"Siemens was founded in Berlin and the city is still home to one of our company's two headquarters. Given this background, we have very close and traditional ties with the Berlin-Brandenburg region. Our Mobility business alone employs around 1,100 people in the capital. Many of these colleagues commute daily to work from the surrounding region and will be able to use Siemens trains as of 2022," said Sabrina Soussan, CEO of Siemens Mobility.
In November 2017, VBB announced a pan-European tender for the "Elbe-Spree Network" (NES) on behalf of the states of Brandenburg, Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Saxony-Anhalt. Operating around 27 million train-kilometers a year, the NES is the largest regional railway network in Germany to date that has been tendered. The tender comprised 17 regional express and regional railway lines as well as the airport express (FEX). The tender was divided into four lots, and lots 1 and 4 were awarded to ODEG.
The six-car Desiro trainsets will be used on the regional express line RE1 (lot 1) connecting Magdeburg with Cottbus via Berlin and Frankfurt (Oder). During rush hours, trains will operate three times an hour between Brandenburg a. d. Havel and Frankfurt (Oder). The four-car Desiros are planned for service on the RE8 line connecting Wismar and Wittenberge with Baruth and Elsterwerda/Finsterwalde via Berlin, as well as on the RB17 line connecting Wismar and Ludwigslust. When operating at 20-minute intervals during rush hours, the trains will provide 637 seats. An option in the contract would increase their capacity to 800 seats.
The trains have generous space available for bicycles, strollers and wheelchairs and a multipurpose car with a barrier-free WC. Sliding steps enable barrier-free access at stations with 550 mm and 760 mm platform heights. Wider doors than in older trains speed and ease passenger boarding and exiting. Free WLAN on board enhances passenger convenience. A passenger safety system provides live camera coverage of activities in the cars. In case of a conflict or problem, supervisors at the operations control center can communicate directly with the car via loudspeakers. The cars are equipped inside and outside with real-time capacity displays, and this information can also be accessed via the VBB app.
This press release and a press photo are available at: www.siemens.com/press/Elbe-Spree
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Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in transport solutions for more than 160 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio in its core areas of rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, turnkey systems, intelligent traffic systems as well as related services. With digitalization, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2018, which ended on September 30, 2018, the former Siemens Mobility Division posted revenue of €8.8 billion and had around 28,400 employees worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility.