- Biggest rail infrastructure order in Siemens history
- Order worth around 800 million Euros
- Approximately 4,200 track kilometers and 375 stations
- Scheduled completion by 2034
Siemens is to equip the entire Norwegian railroad network of approximately 4,200 track kilometers with the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 type Trainguard combined with the interlocking type Simis W and IP-based wayside network communication solution type Sinet. The order was placed by Bane NOR SF, the state-owned company responsible for the Norwegian national railway infrastructure responsible for owning, maintaining, operating and developing the Norwegian railway network. The new digital signaling system enhances safety, punctuality and capacity on the rail system and is planned to be completed in 2034. The contract also includes maintenance services for 25 years and is worth around 800 million euros in total.
- Lineside equipment to be converted to the European Train Control System throughout Norway
- Order volume worth around 800 million euros
- Scheduled completion of rollout lines by 2034
- 25 years of service starting with the commissioning of the first line
Bane NOR, the state-owned agency responsible for the Norwegian national railway infrastructure, has contracted Siemens to upgrade the signaling equipment of the entire Norwegian rail network to the European Train Control System (ETCS). Commissioning of the rollout lines is scheduled to be completed by 2034. The contract also includes services for 25 years and is worth around 800 million euros in total.
- Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) as key technology for the Digital Enterprise Portfolio from Siemens
- Precise localization to improve efficiency in production and logistics
- Foundation for new flexible production concepts
With effect from March 29, 2018, Siemens has taken over ownership of the company Agilion GmbH based in Chemnitz. Agilion is a leading supplier of industrial Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) focusing on applications in production, logistics and maintenance. The company is recognized as a pioneer in the field of RTLS in the Ultra Wide Band (UWB) frequency spectrum. This technology enables highly precise localization within a range of just a few centimeters, tracking of a large number of different assets, and exceptionally easy commissioning. The precise real-time localization of assets such as tools or vehicles will enable manufacturers to optimize their production and logistics processes and so improve their quality, productivity and flexibility.
In December 2010, Siemens received an order from Eurostar International Ltd. for ten interoperable 16-car high-speed trains, and the company ordered an additional seven in January 2015. The trains are based on the Velaro, the world's most diverse high-speed platform. Service with the first Eurostar Velaro was inaugurated in November 2015 between London and Paris through the Channel Tunnel. In May 2017, service also began on the route between London and Brussels. And the Velaro has been running between London and Amsterdam via Brussels since April 2018.
The train, designated as the "e320" by Eurostar, provides around 20 more passenger capacity than the previous Eurostar trains. With an overall length of 400 meters, the e320 is the longest member of the Velaro family and has seating for 900 passengers.
All 17 trains are currently in operation and cover a total of around 37,000 kilometers a month in service. Passengers are offered free WLAN access, USB ports and services such as TV streaming and films via an onboard entertainment system. In view of these special amenities, the e320 was named "Train of the Year 2017" by the National Rail Awards in the United Kingdom.
Petroecuador, Ecuador’s national oil company, recently selected Siemens to supply an 8-MW SGT-300 gas turbine for power generation for its Shushufindi refinery. The refinery is located in the province of Sucumbios, in the eastern part of Ecuador. Commissioning of the new unit is scheduled for the end of this year.
Siemens recently signed an agreement with Shanghai Shenergy Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenergy Technology) to implement a high-temperature subcritical upgrade for a 320MW steam turbine unit at Xuzhou Power Plant, a subsidiary of China Resources Power Holdings Co., Ltd (CR Power) in Jiangsu province. It is estimated that the upgrade will enhance the unit's power output efficiency up to 42.9 percent, reduce its emissions by more than 10 percent and extend its overhaul interval from six to 12 years. This will increase the generation revenue of the plant while reducing maintenance costs significantly. The project is expected to be concluded in mid-2019.
In March 2018, the Siemens Building Technologies Division joined buildingSMART International (bSI) as a member of the Strategic Advisory Council and several National Chapters. Siemens is the first building technology vendor to become part of this international not-for-profit organization. Created by bSI, the "openBIM" data format defines open, vendor-neutral international standards for BIM (Building Information Modeling). These standards are essential in order to promote rapid digitalization in the built asset sector.
- 50/50 joint venture for the maintenance of locomotives
- Company to be named Locomotive Workshop Rotterdam (LWR)
- Workshop to be built in the port of Rotterdam
Siemens and Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE), a full-service locomotive leasing company, have agreed to found a joint venture for the servicing and maintenance of locomotives. The agreement stipulates that Siemens and MRCE each will hold a 50-percent stake in the joint venture and jointly manage the new company. Founding of the firm, pending approval of antitrust authorities, is expected to be completed in the first half of calendar year 2018.
- DSB orders Vectron locomotives in AC configuration
- Option for 18 additional locomotives
- Delivery beginning at the end of 2020
Danish State Railways (DSB) and Siemens signed a contract for the delivery of 26 alternating-current (AC) Vectron locomotives. The locomotives will operate in Denmark and Germany. Delivery of the units is scheduled to begin at the end of 2020. The contract with DSB also includes maintenance of the locomotives for ten years and options for the delivery of an additional 18 units and an extension of the maintenance contract for a further five years. The locomotives will be built at the Siemens factory in Munich-Allach.
- Successful strategic cooperation with Atos, which started in 2011, to be further expanded
- Joint innovation and investment program extended by an additional €100 million, totaling €330 million
- Joint order intake of € 2.5 billion to date, overachieving all expectations
- Ambition to further accelerate joint business until 2020, driven by digital collaboration and joint go-to-market
Siemens and Atos today announce the reinforcement of their strategic co-operation, with plans to accelerate their joint business until 2020 through an ambitious joint go-to-market plan and the strengthening of their joint innovation and investment program. The program has been increased by €100 million, totaling €330 million – more than three times the original sum. This will further support the Siemens and Atos IoT MindSphere-Codex strategic co-operation as well as the joint go-to-market.