- Siemens' Sitraffic ESCoS roadside unit set to become a new industry standard for V2X technology
Siemens Mobility, Inc. is pleased to announce it has received OmniAir Certification for its Sitraffic ESCoS roadside unit (RSU), the first roadside unit to receive OmniAir's commercial, connected vehicle certification. Siemens' RSU is one of the few RSUs today that meet U.S. Department of Transportation FHWA specification version 4.1. Now with OmniAir's certification, this roadside unit is well-positioned to become the established standard and a key component for V2X device communications today.
- Metro Automation for Paris' future metro lines 15, 16 and 17 awarded
- The three new lines include 125 kilometers of tracks and 50 stations
- The project entails 12 phased sections and commissioning by 2030
- Most advanced signaling technology to equip 159 passenger trains and 27 work trains
- Associated maintenance services for 30 years
The Société du Grand Paris (SGP), which owns the Grand Paris Express project, awarded the Siemens Mobility and Thales consortium with the delivery of the Automated Train Control system that uses wireless Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) technology and the Operating Control Centers for the future new lines 15, 16 and 17, which will be completed by 2030. Siemens Mobility will design and implement the most advanced generation of its CBTC fully automated technology. It will complete the integration of the entire transportation system. Thales will design and implement the Operating Control Centers (centralized supervision of train traffic, energy systems, auxiliary equipment and digital information systems), as well as trackside equipment and a secure communication network.
- Order for 18 7-car trainsets and 50 power cars
- Delivery to begin in summer 2021
- Power car principle provides maximum flexibility
New trains for growing number of long-distance passengers: Deutsche Bahn (DB) is expanding its fleet and has ordered an additional eighteen 7-car ICE 4 trainsets and 50 more power cars from Siemens Mobility. With these new power cars, 50 ICE 4 trainsets, previously ordered in a 12-car configuration, can be extended to 13 cars. This flexible configuration is made possible by the train’s innovative traction drive technology and its completely new train control system. Delivery of the ordered 7-car trainsets is expected to begin in the summer of 2023. Delivery of the 13-car trainsets will begin after delivery of the 50 12-car trains is completed in 2021. The order has a total value of around €610 million. Bombardier Transportation will supply approximately one-third of the order.
With the DynaGridCenter project, Siemens worked alongside partners in science and research to develop the next generation of grid control centers. For the first time, assistant systems visualize dynamic processes that bring the energy transition to the power grid and provide targeted recommendations for actions to optimize the grids and prevent blackouts.
- Siemens Mobility provides intelligent road infrastructure including, Road Side Unit (RSU), communications networking and telematics for near-real-time exchange of information between vehicles and infrastructure
- Facility uses automated and connected vehicle technology to prepare for tomorrow's roads
Today, the city of Düsseldorf officially opened a cutting-edge automated and connected vehicle test track, which is a 20 km road dedicated to the advancement of connected and autonomous vehicle technology. Featuring Siemens Mobility technology, the digital test field highlights the latest intelligent traffic technologies, which is preparing the region for automated and autonomous traffic of the future.
- Siemens Mobility equips 30,000 freight cars with smart sensors
- Digitalization improves customer service and transport efficiency in rail logistics
DB Cargo AG, Europe's leading rail freight carrier, has commissioned Siemens Mobility to digitalize a large part of its freight car fleet. A total of 30,000 freight cars will be equipped with the CTmobile freight sensor solution. With this system, DB Cargo can directly and continuously determine the cars' location. The sensor also provides information about load conditions. The freight cars will be equipped over a period of three years. Siemens Mobility will operate the system for six years, monitoring data acquisition and data flows through its central in-house CT server. The contract includes an option to equip up to 50,000 freight cars.
- Motto of the company's show: "Shaping connected mobility"
- Fair highlights: Digital Station, Interlocking in the Cloud and new Velaro Novo high-speed train with 30 percent lower energy consumption
- Digital solutions make infrastructures intelligent, improve passenger experience, guarantee availability and increase sustainability over the entire lifecycle
Under the motto "Shaping connected mobility" at the InnoTrans, Siemens Mobility is presenting digital innovations in an increasingly networked "total mobility system." The solutions will make rail transport even more efficient, safer and reliable.
The world's largest trade fair for transport technology – InnoTrans – was being held in Berlin from September 18 to 21. Once again, Siemens has showcased its products in Hall 4.2 and in the outdoor exhibition area.Digitalization is fundamentally transforming the mobility industry. It is improving the availability of vehicles and infrastructures, optimizing operations, and reducing efforts and costs. Reflecting these changes, digital innovations in a networked "Complete Mobility System" was the focus of Siemens' presentation at InnoTrans 2018. Following the motto "Shaping connected mobility," Siemens has showcased new, intelligent solutions that will make rail transport more efficient, safer and more reliable.
- Siemens Mobility will manage contract from the Singapore MindSphere Application Center
- Rail Enterprise Asset Management System to enhance availability
Siemens Mobility and consortium partner ST Engineering Electronics Limited have been awarded an 18.8 million Singapore dollars contract by the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) to develop and implement a Rail Enterprise Asset Management System (REAMS). This digital program will be managed from the MindSphere Application Center in Singapore, one of Siemens' digitalization hubs. The facility was the first to integrate multi-disciplinary digitalization specialists from different Siemens businesses.
- Service on non-electrified rail lines
- Passenger tests planned in second half of 2019
- Eco-friendlier operation with up to 50 percent less CO2 emissions than with diesel engines
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and Siemens Mobility are jointly investing in the future of passenger transport and are developing an electro-hybrid battery drive for trains. Today, both companies presented in Vienna the first result of this innovative pilot project, the prototype of the Desiro ML Cityjet eco. Operating as a battery-powered train, the Cityjet eco is an alternative for non-electrified rail lines primarily served at present with diesel-powered passenger trains. Battery operation can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50 percent compared to diesels. Following extensive testing of the train, it is expected to first be used in passenger service in the second half of 2019. The prototype will be presented on track 1/400 in the outdoor exhibition area at the InnoTrans 2018, the leading international trade fair for transport technology, being held in Berlin on September 18-21.