- Presentation of the first Velaro high-speed
train for Egypt to the Egyptian Minister of Transport
- Train production for the Egyptian high-speed
rail system in full swing
- New 2,000km long high-speed rail network progressing
Siemens Mobility unveiled its first Velaro high-speed train
for the 2,000km turnkey rail system in Egypt at InnoTrans, the world’s leading
international trade fair for transport in Berlin. The train is specifically
designed to withstand the climatic and sandy conditions of Egypt and was presented
to Kamel Al-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister of Egypt, Industry and Trade Minister,
and Transportation Minister, and his delegation, in the presence of the German
Federal Minister of Transport, Mr. Volker Wissing and Siemens AG CEO, Roland
Busch. The train is the first of the 41 Velaro trains manufactured for the
multibillion-dollar turnkey project, a Consortium between Siemens Mobility,
Orascom Construction, and The Arab Contractors.
- Signaling
X opens interfaces and integrates
signaling and control systems for mainline and mass transit into one cloud
platform
- New Railigent X features, fully automated
visual inspection and mobile inspection to make service of trains more flexible
and efficient
Digitalization is a key enabler to reduce emissions and to
deliver the capacity to match a doubling of passenger demand by 2050. By
providing 100% system availability, maximizing the use of existing
infrastructure, and software solutions for seamless door-to-door travel, rail
can become the transport of choice in the future. However, one of the biggest
barriers to a full adoption of digitalization is vast quantities of data being
locked in single systems. Accessing this data via standardized application programming
interfaces (APIs) and connecting them with other systems and services in the
rail ecosystem with the support of AI-driven analysis and evaluation tools is
the key for more efficient rail operations.
- Positions DSB for
modernization with a more dynamic and customer-focused approach
- S3 Passenger
empowers DSB to optimize capacity and demand management and enhance passenger
communications
- Long-term
partnership with a 12-year contract
The Danish State Railways (DSB)
announced it selected S3 Passenger to replace DSB’s legacy inventory management
system for all its mainline services. S3 Passenger is developed by Siemens
Mobility subsidiary Sqills, and it is considered the industry-leading dynamic
pricing, inventory management, and reservation system. DSB signed a 12-year
contract that can be extended by another 12 years. DSB is the third public
transport operator on the Scandinavian market that uses S3 Passenger, and it is
one with a rich history dating back more than a century. DSB was founded in
1885 with the merger of two state-owned railway operators.
- The Science Based Targets initiative has validated
Siemens’ 2030 and 2050 science-based net-zero targets
- Siemens’
near- and long-term emissions reduction targets align with the SBTi Net-Zero
Standard, supporting the company’s commitment to a low-carbon future
Siemens is pleased to announce the confirmation of its updated emissions
reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Supporting
the company’s commitment to fostering a low-carbon future, Siemens’ near- and
long-term targets are now aligned with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard for Scope 1,
2, and 3 targets for 2030 and 2050. The SBTi Net-Zero Standard is the world’s
leading framework for corporate net-zero target-setting in line with climate
science. SBTi provides standards, guidance, and tools for companies to set
emissions reductions targets. This confirmation by the SBTi validates Siemens’
science-based net-zero approach which is fully aligned with the Paris
Agreement.
- Memorandum of Understanding signed to drive digital transformation
through strategic projects across all three business sectors of Merck
- Siemens named one of the global preferred suppliers for Merck's next-level
automation, boosting global smart manufacturing with Siemens Xcelerator
platform
- Merck's cutting-edge production, enabled by Siemens, sets new standards
in modular manufacturing
Merck, a leading science and technology company, and Siemens, a leading
technology company deepened their mutual cooperation aimed at taking smart
manufacturing to the next level today. Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries and
Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and Kai Beckmann, CEO
Electronics business and Member of the Executive Board of Merck, signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in Smartfacturing
(short for Smart Manufacturing) and outline the next steps for both companies. The
MoU makes Siemens a preferred global supplier and strategic partner for
Smartfacturing technologies, paving the way for transformative projects across
Merck's three business sectors.
Tobias Atzler (48) will lead Investor Relations at
Siemens AG, effective October 1, 2024. He will be responsible for engaging
with the financial markets and for fostering relationships with investors and
financial analysts and will report to Ralf P. Thomas, Siemens’ Chief Financial
Officer.
Ralf Thomas said, “With his many years of comprehensive
experience in the investor relations area, his profound understanding of the
capital markets and his excellent leadership qualities, Tobias Atzler is the
ideal candidate and a proven expert for this important role. I’m looking
forward to working with him and wish him much continued success.”
Simon Krause
(38) has been appointed as Head of Global Media Relations and Executive Communications
at Siemens AG, effective October 1, 2024. Krause will be responsible for global
media relations and coordinating executive communications and will report to
Lynette Jackson, Siemens’ Chief Communications Officer.
"I very
much look forward to working with Simon in his new role. He is a strong
professional, with a passion for technology and outstanding creativity, as well
as excellent media experience. His role will build on a strong foundation, working
across our businesses, to protect and build the reputation of Siemens as a
leading technology company around the world," said Lynette Jackson.
- Siemens Xcelerator
creates a powerful ecosystem of partners to accelerate digital transformation
- New scalable
offerings for the end-to-end digital twin of the machine tool, control system, and
workpiece
- New solution for
tool condition monitoring enables traceability and closed-loop manufacturing
Siemens is
consistently expanding its ecosystem for the machine tool industry. Together
with its partners DMG MORI and Renishaw, the technology company is presenting
new offerings as part of Siemens Xcelerator. With a focus on scalability and
high flexibility, there are now even more intelligent machining applications
for CNC users that seamlessly complement the Siemens solutions and deliver a
high value-add based on them. The open digital business platform Siemens
Xcelerator thus creates a powerful ecosystem of partners to jointly accelerate
the digital transformation of the industry.
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Site represents an approx. $60 million investment
- Nearly 300,000 sq ft. facility will create around 300 jobs
- First-of-its-kind true high-speed rail production in North America
- Will produce American Pioneer 220 trainsets for Brightline West
- Siemens Mobility will partner with International Association of Machinists
and Aerospace Workers (IAM)
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Brightline West and Siemens Mobility
announced today that Horseheads, New York will become home to North America’s
first high-speed rail production facility. The first-of-its-kind facility in the United States
will produce America’s first high-speed trains, the American Pioneer 220, which will
operate on Brightline West’s Las Vegas to Southern California line. Selected for its
skilled workforce, industrial history and ability to best meet the needs of Brightline
West, Horseheads is located in the southern tier of New York state. Production at
the facility is expected to begin in 2026.
- Overall contract from Ruhrbahn GmbH for renewing
control and safety technology by 2031
- Relay interlockings in Essen and Mülheim an der
Ruhr, Germany, will be replaced by electronic interlockings
- Total investment worth around €180 million
Siemens
Mobility and Ruhrbahn GmbH will digitalize control and safety technology dating
from the 1970s in Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr by 2031 to ensure the system is
fit for the future. The contract, worth around €180 million, was signed
recently by the partners and includes digitalizing Europe’s largest light rail
interlocking system at Essen Central Station. The modernization will make the interlocking
system more reliable and energy efficient. Sixty percent of the costs for the
renewal of the interlockings will be funded by the municipal rail renewal
program with state and federal funds; the funding is currently expected to
total around €96 million.