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Press Release07 May 2024Siemens AGMunich
Siemens Mobility invests in digital service depot for trains in Dortmund
“Our
customers need the best service to put more trains on the rail and ensure their
maximum availability. Our digital service depot in Dortmund is one of the most
modern rail service centers in Europe. To maximize efficiency, innovative
Siemens technologies such as AI-based maintenance with Railigent X, 3D
printing, and highly automated services are used at the facility. By investing
in additional depot capacity, we are responding to the growing demand for
services. The depot expansion will not only enable us to serve more vehicle and
train types and customers in the future but also create highly qualified jobs
in the region and further strengthen our service network in Europe,” said Michael
Peter, CEO Siemens Mobility.
The digital
depot in Dortmund has been in operation since 2018. When the new facility is
completed in 2026, the service center will have up to 250 employees. At
present, the Siemens Mobility depot primarily maintains trains from the RRX
fleet operating throughout the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. With its added
capacity, the depot will be able to service and maintain more trains from other
fleets as well.
All
maintenance processes can be controlled completely digitally at the Dortmund
depot. This optimizes all operations and maintenance and helps achieve up to
100% system availability. Depot employees get their work orders and all
relevant maintenance and repair information directly on their tablets. The
trains continually transmit sensor-sourced status data to the Railigent X
digital platform, where it is automatically processed. For example, a
high-speed train generates up to 30 GB of data per month. The Railigent X
application suite from Siemens Mobility analyzes this data using AI-based
algorithms to predict faults as accurately as possible and make preventive
maintenance recommendations.
In addition
to its state-of-the-art inspection and maintenance equipment, including an outdoor
cleaning facility and underfloor lathe and wheelset diagnostic system, the Rail
Service Center also has a high-performance 3D printer for producing plastic
replacement parts quickly and directly on site. The depot’s advanced Automated
Vehicle Inspection system [AVI] is unique in Germany. When the train or vehicle
enters the AVI, it automatically checks the wheels, axles and tread profiles
using the latest laser technology and feeds the data into Railigent X.
In the
future, it should be possible to shift from human vehicle inspections to fully
automated visual inspections. These inspections will be seamlessly integrated into
a train’s operations to ensure its maximum availability and increase
maintenance productivity. The latest software solutions use advanced
technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and digital
twins to inspect trains and vehicles as efficiently as possible.
Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, 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 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €10.5 billion and employed around 39,800 people worldwide. Further information is available at:
www.siemens.com/mobility.