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Press Release12 December 2024Siemens MobilityMunich
First Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains from Siemens Mobility in passenger service
Andre Rodenbeck, CEO Rolling Stock, Siemens Mobility: "We
offer electric, battery, and hydrogen trains based on the ultra-modern Mireo
platform and have completed the development of our innovative and
environmentally friendly Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains right on schedule. The
first of these trains will now be entering passenger service and we are
delighted to be a driving force behind the phasing out of diesel trains. This transition
will reduce CO2 emissions and provide passengers in Germany with
climate-friendly, powerful, and comfortable trains.”
Niederbarnimer
Eisenbahn Betriebsgesellschaft will operate
seven Mireo
Plus H hydrogen trains on the
Heidekrautbahn line in
Berlin-Brandenburg. These trains will save 1.1 million liters of diesel fuel
per year and reduce CO2 emissions by 3,000 tons. Locally produced
hydrogen will be used in the trains’ fuel cells, and water vapor will be the
only emitted by-product. In addition, recovered braking energy will be used to
further increase the trains’ energy efficiency.
The
Mireo Plus H, named “Freistaat Bayern”, will
replace diesel trains at Bayrische Regiobahn (BRB) for two and a half years as
of Monday, December 16, 2024. Test operations will begin in stages, starting
with selected runs in the East Allgäu-Lechfeld network. Operations will later be
expanded and the train will then also run on the Ammersee-Altmühltal network. The
new Mireo Plus H provides an environmentally friendly, quiet and efficient
alternative to diesel propulsion, which is scheduled to be fully phased out in
Bavaria’s regional rail system by 2040.
The Mireo Plus H combines innovation with sustainability. The
train has a long operating range of up to 1,200 kilometers, is powered by an H2
traction system with a high drive power of 1.7 MW for accelerating up to 1.1
m/s2, and has a top speed of 160 km/h. Employing state-of-the-art
technology, the Mireo Plus H sets new standards in emission-free passenger
transportation. We are especially pleased about this openness to new and
innovative rail technology and that this climate-friendly and comfortable train
will now be available to passengers in Bavaria and Berlin-Brandenburg.
Battery trains in the East Brandenburg network
In the state of Brandenburg, Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn Betriebsgesellschaft
is launching a large fleet of
Mireo Plus B battery trains on its East
Brandenburg network. The 31 battery trains will enter service in phases by the
summer of 2025. The two-car trainset has a range of more than 120 kilometers on
batteries alone. Operation of the battery-electric Mireo Plus B trains will
reduce consumption of diesel fuel by around 4.4 million liters a year on the
East Brandenburg network. The new trains will completely eliminate local CO2
emissions and, depending on the electricity mix, reduce broader regional
emissions by around 11,500 tons per year. At the same time, the trains will
significantly reduce particulate emissions.
The new railcars are equipped with three doors on each side to
ease access for passengers in wheelchairs or with strollers, also from lower
station platforms. Each of the new trains will provide passengers with 127
seats and twelve spaces for bicycles, wheelchairs and strollers. Passengers
will also have free WiFi service, a dynamic passenger information system, and a
specially designated family area. In addition, around 60 power sockets and USB
charging ports are conveniently distributed throughout the train.
New trains for the Danube-Isar network
In December 2020, Deutsche Bahn ordered 25 Desiro HC trains
and
six Mireo trains for service on the Danube-Isar network. The six Mireo
trains were delivered in a 4-car configuration with 264 seats, including 14
seats in a first-class section, for the Airport Express operating from
Nuremberg to Munich via Regensburg. All trains are equipped with duplex sliding
steps to ease access for passengers with reduced mobility from different
platform heights. In addition, an on-board lift enables wheelchair users to board
and alight at low station platforms. A generous number of luggage racks makes
it convenient for passengers to stow their baggage.
Some of the
25 four-car Desiro HC trains have already been
operating on the Danube-Isar network since August 2024. Positive customer
feedback shows a high level of satisfaction with the new double-decker trains. The
trains have multi-purpose open areas equipped with innovative supports for
bicycles. High-frequency window glass specially developed to substantially
improve mobile reception and free WiFi service ensure seamless communication. Up
to three Desiro HC trains can run coupled between Munich and Landshut to
provide great flexibility in meeting capacity needs.
New Mireo trains for the Regensburg-Danube Valley network
In addition,
21 Mireo trains will inaugurate service for
rail operator agilis on the Regensburg-Danube Valley network with the scheduled
timetable change: They will run on RE line 50 (Nuremberg – Regensburg –
Plattling) and RE line 51 (Neumarkt – Regensburg – Plattling). These trains
will also be used for the Airport Express operating from Nuremberg to Munich.
The high-performance trains offer more seating capacity and modern equipment
and features, including WiFi service and high-frequency window glass for
optimal mobile reception. A total of 23 four-car Mireo trains will be delivered
to rail operator agilis.
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 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €11.4 billion and employed around 41,900 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility