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Press Release22 March 2024Siemens MobilityMunich
ÖBB puts first new-generation Railjet from Siemens Mobility into service and orders 19 more trains
The
new-generation Railjet was developed and is being built by Siemens Mobility in Vienna
and is based on the same platform used by the new Nightjet trains. ÖBB
originally ordered eight trains but has now ordered an additional 19. Siemens
Mobility will be delivering a total of 27 new-generation Railjets.
Andreas
Matthä, CEO ÖBB Holding: “We are delighted
that we’re expanding our ÖBB long-distance fleet with 19 more new-generation
Railjets. People are traveling more and many prefer to do so by train. In
response to this development, which is beneficial for the environment and
climate, we are increasing the number of modern trains. With the new travel
experience at the Brenner Pass, we are able to further enhance the popularity
of this route. The new generation of Railjets offers our passengers a truly
first-class travel experience and raises rail comfort to a new level.”
Albrecht
Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock Siemens Mobility: “The
new generation of Railjets with their many impressive innovations in the
interior provide the highest level of comfort and convenience to passengers. By
helping make rail travel more attractive, these trains will make an important
contribution toward achieving climate targets. The order for 19 additional
trains is a strong signal underscoring the quality and technology of Siemens
Mobility.”
Special technical
features
The new high-tech lightweight bogies are 30 percent lighter, provide a higher level of comfort than comparable products, and require fewer raw materials in production. They also make operation of the train more economical over its entire lifecycle since it uses less energy, particularly when accelerating and braking.
The new high-tech lightweight bogies are 30 percent lighter, provide a higher level of comfort than comparable products, and require fewer raw materials in production. They also make operation of the train more economical over its entire lifecycle since it uses less energy, particularly when accelerating and braking.
In
addition, the trains have windows panes that are optimally radio-permeable for
improved mobile reception. The patented windows have a special laser-beamed
structure that is scarcely detectable by passengers. Developed by Siemens in
Vienna, the windows conduct signal power that is 50 times stronger than standard
glass. Measurements taken on an ÖBB Railjet already in service show that the
available time of good 4G reception is increased by 33 percent.
Advanced digitalization technology also ensures smooth, problem-free
operation of the trains: Each train continually transmits self-diagnostic data
to the maintenance depot via a secure and highly reliable data link. This
monitoring makes it easier to plan maintenance work, contributing to higher
train availability and ultimately more satisfied passengers.
Further sustainability is achieved by increasing the train’s energy efficiency with features like LED interior lighting, an air conditioning system operating with a heat pump for both cooling and heating, and fresh air ventilation regulated according to the CO2 level of the interior air. The train’s newly developed power distribution system also makes an important contribution to efficiency: It is highly efficient in converting voltage and transporting energy within the train all the way down to the power outlets on the passenger seats.
Greater
passenger comfort than ever before
Depending on their preference, passengers have a choice of seating: in compartments, in open-plan cars, or in raised seating areas with slightly higher seat heights. Passengers preferring a quieter ride can sit in designated quiet zones, while families can use the family zones with game board tables. Seat backrests without gaps provide greater privacy between the seat rows, so passengers can, for example, work on their laptops undisturbed. WiFi service is offered throughout the train, and a clear, state-of-the-art passenger information system is provided on ceiling-mounted displays and other screens.
Depending on their preference, passengers have a choice of seating: in compartments, in open-plan cars, or in raised seating areas with slightly higher seat heights. Passengers preferring a quieter ride can sit in designated quiet zones, while families can use the family zones with game board tables. Seat backrests without gaps provide greater privacy between the seat rows, so passengers can, for example, work on their laptops undisturbed. WiFi service is offered throughout the train, and a clear, state-of-the-art passenger information system is provided on ceiling-mounted displays and other screens.
Passenger
comfort is further enhanced by an interior lighting concept that automatically
adjusts to the time of day. Both the light color and the temperature of the
compartments can be individually adjusted.
The new
double seats are equipped with folding center armrests, allowing them to be
converted into a small sofa if capacity is available. Each seat row is also
equipped with three charging options: a USB port, wireless NFC charging, and a
230-volt power outlet. Luggage can be stored securely and unattended in spaces accessed
via NFC or individual numerical codes.
For
passengers with limited mobility, the train has three wheelchair spaces and
barrier-free access via a platform-level, extra-wide entrance in the
multifunctional car. Space for storing skis and snowboards is available in the
multifunctional car as well, along with six bicycle spaces.
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Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €10.5 billion and employed around 39,800 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility