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Press Release22 June 2026Siemens MobilityMunich
Siemens secures long-term service contract for 61 battery-powered trains in Westphalia
Rock Rail is relying
on Siemens Mobility’s comprehensive Railigent X operations and maintenance
concept in its work with the Westfalen-Lippe Local Transport Authority (NWL) to
further develop regional rail transport in the Network North Westphalia (NNW).
At the heart of the project is a full-service contract for 61 battery-electric
Mireo Plus B trains, with a term of up to 30 years. As part of this long-term
service package, Siemens Mobility will take full responsibility for the
maintenance of the fleet, thereby ensuring almost 100 per cent availability.
The aim is to achieve particularly reliable, efficient and sustainable
operations on the Network North Westphalia, where the state-of-the-art
battery-powered trains will enter service from December 2029.
Elmar Zeiler, CEO of
Customer Service at Siemens Mobility:
“Long-term service
contracts are a key factor in ensuring reliable and sustainable rail transport.
This contract underscores precisely this importance: with our full-service
approach, we are taking on complete maintenance of the Mireo Plus B fleet on
the Network North Westphalia, thereby ensuring virtually uninterrupted
availability over many years. In doing so, we are laying the foundations for
efficient, cost-effective operations whilst also making an important
contribution to the decarbonization of rail transport in Westphalia.”
Mike
Kean, Chief Operating Officer:
“Reaching financial close on NWL marks another important milestone for
Rock Rail and reflects the continued momentum of our business in Germany. The
project demonstrates how innovative financing structures, specialist rolling
stock expertise and long-term private capital can help deliver cleaner, more
efficient transport solutions. We are proud to be working with Siemens
Mobility, John Laing and NWL to bring this important fleet into service for
passengers across the region.”
Christiane Auffermann, Managing Director of NWL:
“An attractive rail service needs more than just modern trains. For us,
it is crucial that passengers on the Northern Westphalia network continue to
benefit from a reliable and efficient service in the future. We are setting the
course for this with our long-term service concept. At the same time, the
planned investments in regional service and maintenance infrastructure send an
important signal for the sustainable development of Westphalia-Lippe as a
railway hub.”
Customer Services: the key to availability and cost-effectiveness
Under the long-term service contract, Siemens Mobility plays a central
role throughout the entire lifecycle of the trains. The Customer Services
division ensures that the trains can be operated continuously, reliably and
cost-effectively. To this end, the company combines preventive, corrective and
predictive maintenance, as well as digital analysis with solutions such as
Railigent X, to enable condition-based maintenance even before the trains enter
the workshop. This reduces downtime, optimises maintenance processes and
sustainably lowers operating costs.
Sustainable technology for the mobility
transition
The new Mireo Plus B trains are battery-powered multiple units (BEMUs)
that draw their power from overhead lines and cover non-electrified sections of
track with zero emissions. Intelligent energy management systems and energy
recovery during braking ensure high efficiency and low operating costs. In
addition to sustainable propulsion technology, the trains offer a high level of
passenger comfort – including Wi-Fi, numerous charging points, accessible
boarding and spacious multi-purpose areas.
For this press release
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, and the use of industrial AI, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make their infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €12.4 billion and employed around 43,400 people worldwide. Further information is available at:
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