- Contract for
locomotives includes their maintenance for 15 years
- XLoad increases
hauling capability for Vectron locomotive
- Operating
approval for Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Italy
The Swiss company SBB
Cargo International AG, in cooperation with Südleasing GmbH, has ordered an
additional 20 Vectron multi-system locomotives equipped with the XLoad package.
The locomotives will be leased by SBB Cargo International from SüdLeasing in a
long-term contract with a flexible term. The contract also includes maintenance
of the locomotives by Siemens Mobility for 15 years. The Vectron XLoad package
improves the locomotive’s traction capability in order to increase its hauling
capacity and efficiency. Among other advantages, XLoad enables heavier trains
to be run in single traction on the Swiss north-south axis, eliminating the
need for a second four-axle booster locomotive. The Vectron locomotives have a
maximum speed of 160 km/h.
- Siemens’ open and interoperable Electrification X portfolio complemented with asset and service lifecycle management software from IFS
- Powerful Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution ensures uptime of critical electrical substation assets and offers last mile transparency, optimization, and automation of critical network operational activities
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded
its Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem with the addition of the AI-driven
field service and asset management suite from IFS, the world’s leading provider
of industrial AI and enterprise software for companies that manage complex
assets, operations, and service focused activities.
- Use in Salzburg Festival’s Großes Festspielhaus to be first-time application
- Digital twin to enable audio-visual experience of digital event spaces
- Software to simulate acoustics, orchestral formations and concert hall configurations
Siemens has developed a digital twin especially for large event spaces. The technology makes it possible to realistically reproduce and simulate very precisely a building’s acoustics and structure. The Sound of Science application will be used for the first time in the Großes Festspielhaus – the Large Festival Hall – at the Salzburg Festival. Sound of Science will enable event organizers to virtually explore how acoustics change in different spatial configurations – for example, how adding acoustic panels affects the listening experience – in order to select the optimal acoustic scenario. Orchestral formations on the stage can also be tested and arranged in advance – before a single note is heard in the real world. This approach saves money, resources and time.
- Berlin as a pioneer: World’s first installation
of an obstacle detection system on an S-Bahn in daily operation
- Installation and practical testing of an
innovative obstacle detection system in the latest 484 series S-Bahn train
conducted by Siemens Mobility with
S-Bahn Berlin and the Digital Rail Germany (DSD) initiative
- Goal: Develop assistance system for accident
prevention and driverless operation at low speeds
Automated operation is a key function for expanding
rail capacity and strengthening the performance of railways. Working together
with S-Bahn Berlin, Siemens Mobility has installed and will be testing an
obstacle detection system – a key technology component for enabling fully
automated driving – for the first time during regular daily operation.
- Located in Chennai, the new facility reflects Siemens commitment to
support the growing Data Center market in Asia Pacific
- Will unite 200+ designers, planners, engineers and project managers in one
location, facilitating greater innovation in scalable and modular Data Center
solutions
- Complements two existing Siemens Centers of Competence for Data
Centers in The Hague, Netherlands and in North Carolina, US
Siemens today inaugurated a new Center of Competence for Data Centers at the Global Infocity Park in Chennai, India.
Zermatt is a truly unique destination nestled in the Swiss Alps. The town is primarily renowned for its iconic Matterhorn Mountain, which stands at 4,478 meters and is one of the highest and most recognizable peaks in the Alps. Zermatt’s landscape includes 38 peaks over 4,000 meters. With around 2.5 million overnight stays recorded in 2023, Zermatt is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Switzerland. However, due to the town’s remote location and rugged terrain, Zermatt faces specific challenges. These include the need for reliable and sustainable infrastructure and the management of natural risks, such as avalanches and extreme weather events, which can disrupt infrastructure and pose safety concerns. These factors, combined with the altitude difference, oxygen-deficient air, and steep terrain, underscore the need for innovative solutions. For decades, together with its innovative customers, Siemens has been developing technological solutions to meet these challenges.
- Platinum medal awarded with 80 of 100 points
- Siemens ranked in the top 1 percent out of 73,000 companies assessed worldwide
Siemens has received 80 points in the latest EcoVadis
Sustainability Rating and was awarded with the highest recognition – the Platinum
medal. With this score, the technology company ranks in the top one percent of about
73,000 companies that were assessed worldwide by EcoVadis, a leading provider
of business sustainability ratings.
- U5 and U8 metro lines to receive modern
Trainguard MT train control system for semi-automated (GoA2) operation
- With CBTC, headways can be shortened, and line capacity increased
by up to 30%; conversion to be completed by 2032 during ongoing operations
Siemens
Mobility has won the tender from Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe [BVG] and will
introduce a Communications-Based Train Control System [CBTC] on the U5 and U8
metro lines in Berlin for the first time. The state-of-the-art Trainguard MT CBTC
solution will enable semi-automated operation (GoA2: Grade of Automation) on
the U5 line by 2029 and on the U8 line by 2032, increasing capacity on these
lines by around 30%. Technically speaking, CBTC technology even allows headways
of less than 100 seconds. This technological advance will also significantly
improve the reliability and punctuality of the two metro lines. Siemens
Mobility will carry out the conversion during ongoing operations so that trains
on both lines of Germany’s largest metro system can continue to run
uninterrupted throughout the entire project. The contract has a volume of
approximately 200 million euros, plus additional long-term technology
maintenance contracts.
- Companies sign Memorandum of Understanding to drive green energy transition through conversion of non-recyclable waste into clean energy for various applications
- Siemens to provide consultancy and technology, including applications from its Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, spanning automation, digitalization, electrification, and instrumentation
- Boson Energy aims to establish over 300 plants, producing 1 million tons of hydrogen by 2030
Boson Energy and Siemens
AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate collaboration
on technology that converts non-recyclable waste into clean energy. The
collaboration aims to advance sustainable, local energy security, enabling
hydrogen-powered electric vehicle charging infrastructure without compromising
grid stability or impacting consumer prices.