- Initial call for 40 Vectron MS locomotives
- Deliveries to begin in February 2019
Siemens Mobility and DB Cargo AG signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 100 multisystem locomotives. At the signing of the contract, DB's freight division placed an initial call for 40 Vectron multisystem locomotives. The locomotives are planned for cross-border transport in several European countries. Delivery of the locomotives will begin in February 2019 and be completed by June 2020.
- 660 km of modern, safe, and integrated rail system to link the Red and Mediterranean Sea for people and goods
- First
ever high-speed and electrified main rail line in Egypt
- Siemens Mobility to provide high-speed and regional trains, locomotives, rail infrastructure and related services
- To complete all aspects of the project the consortium will create more than 15,000 local jobs
- Contract covers the initial 660 km out of the 1800 km rail network planned
Siemens Mobility is honored to announce that it has signed a contract with the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT), in witness of the Egyptian Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, as well as the German Ambassador in Egypt to deliver a comprehensive rail system that will feature the first ever high-speed, electrified main and freight rail line that will transform transportation in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Together with partners Orascom Construction S.A.E. and The Arab Contractors, Siemens Mobility will provide its comprehensive turnkey services to design, install, commission, and maintain the systems for 15 years. The total contract value is approximately USD 4.5 billion, of which Siemens Mobility’s share is around USD 3 billion. The vast majority of the order intake is expected to be booked in 2022 after financial closing. It is the first contract to be signed from the MoU agreed upon between NAT and Siemens Mobility, Orascom Construction and The Arab Contractors in January 2021.The
contract signed today covers the initial 660 km out of the 1800 km rail network
planned. Additionally, it was agreed to discuss and finalize
the agreements on the two other high-speed railway lines including rail
infrastructure and trains, and maintenance in the coming months.
- The Rath Group is the fortieth Vectron customer
- Order for three Vectron MS locomotives
- Delivery beginning in December 2018
The Rath Group and Siemens have signed a contract for the delivery of three Vectron multisystem (MS) locomotives. The locomotives are planned for freight service and will operate in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland and Slovakia. Delivery of the locomotives will begin in December 2018. The locomotives will be built at the Siemens factory in Munich-Allach. With this order, RTB Cargo, the freight transport arm of the Rath Group, will have its own multisystem fleet for the first time.
- Siemens to deliver 20 Vectron MS and five Vectron DC
- Delivery beginning at the end of 2018
- MRCE Vectron fleet growing to 136 locomotives
Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE), a full-service locomotive leasing company, has ordered a further 25 Vectron locomotives from Siemens. Ten of these units will be multisystem Vectron locomotives, used for operating across Europe from the Netherlands to Southeast Europe, and will be delivered at the end of 2018. Ten further Vectron MS locomotives are planned for service on the Rhine-Alps Corridor, and will be delivered in the second half of 2019. Five additional units will be equipped as direct-current locomotives (Vectron DC) and are to operate exclusively in Italy. Delivery of these five is planned beginning in March 2019.
Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE), a full-service locomotive leasing company, has ordered 136 Vectron type locomotives from Siemens in total. MRCE therefore owns one of the biggest Vectron fleets. In March 2018 Siemens and MRCE have agreed to found a joint venture for the maintenance of locomotives. Together, the companies will not only maintain the MRCE fleet, but also reliably service and guarantee the maximum availability of third-party fleets with their innovative maintenance technologies. Both partners are jointly investing in the joint venture, primarily to build a new workshop for locomotives. The groundbreaking ceremony is planned for the current calendar year. The new workshop is scheduled to open in the summer of 2019.
- 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.
- Eisenbahngesellschaft Potsdam (EGP) orders three Smartron locomotives
- New Smartron: One version, one contract, one price
- Delivery in early 2019
Eisenbahngesellschaft Potsdam mbH (EGP) has ordered three Smartron locomotives from Siemens. The Smartron, the new locomotive from Siemens, is tailored for a specific transport function and combines the advantages of a standard product with the platform-proven technology of the Vectron. The Smartron is preconfigured for transporting freight in Germany and ensures customers cost-efficient operation with high operating reliability.
- 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.
- Standard locomotive for freight transport in Germany
- Smart concept: One version, one contract, one price
- Already approved for operation
Siemens is offering a new locomotive for service in Germany: The Smartron is tailored for a specific transport function and utilizes all the advantages provided by standardization. As a preconfigured locomotive, the Smartron has been conceived for transporting freight in Germany and ensures customers cost-efficient operation and the highest safety standards. The Smartron has already received approval for operating in Germany. The locomotives can now be ordered and will be delivered beginning late in 2018. The first locomotive of the new series is immediately available to customers for test runs and demonstration.
- Initial call for four Smartron locomotives includesmaintenance contract with Siemens Mobility
- Deliveries to begin in October 2019
Siemens Mobility and Paribus Holding GmbH & Co. KG, a Hamburg-based investment and asset management firm for rail rolling stock and real estate, have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 25 Smartron locomotives. The deal was arranged and structured by Paribus for Paris-based RIVE Private Investment. The asset management of the locomotives will be handled by northrail GmbH, the rail asset management subsidiary of Paribus. Four locomotives valued at €2.5 million each have already been ordered. Three of these will be leased by northrail GmbH to TX Logistik AG. The locomotives are intended for freight transport in Germany. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in October 2019. Siemens Mobility will also be responsible for maintenance of the locomotives for a period of eight years.