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Press Release15 September 2023Siemens MobilityMunich
Siemens Mobility completes first test runs with hydrogen
train in Bavaria
Mireo Plus H hydrogen train reduces CO2
emissions on routes around Augsburg
Passenger service starts in mid-2024
Siemens Mobility has
completed the first test runs with the Mireo Plus H hydrogen-powered train in
Bavaria. The two-car trainset will enter passenger service in mid-2024 on
routes between Augsburg and Füssen and Augsburg and Peissenberg on the rail
network of Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB). Pilot operations of the train are
planned for 30 months and are supported by the State of Bavaria. Siemens
Mobility and Bavaria signed the corresponding development partnership in 2021.
Mireo Plus H hydrogen train reduces CO2
emissions on routes around Augsburg
Passenger service starts in mid-2024
Siemens Mobility has
completed the first test runs with the Mireo Plus H hydrogen-powered train in
Bavaria. The two-car trainset will enter passenger service in mid-2024 on
routes between Augsburg and Füssen and Augsburg and Peissenberg on the rail
network of Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB). Pilot operations of the train are
planned for 30 months and are supported by the State of Bavaria. Siemens
Mobility and Bavaria signed the corresponding development partnership in 2021.
Karl Blaim, Managing
Director and CFO of Siemens Mobility: “Partnering with the State of Bavaria, we
have reached an important milestone today for the future of alternative drive
systems for trains. Our hydrogen-powered Mireo Plus H train will operate
completely emission-free between Augsburg, Füssen and Peissenberg. With this
train, we are offering a sustainable solution for rail routes that are not
electrified.”
Bavaria’s Transport
Minister Christian Bernreiter: “By conducting 30 months of passenger operations,
we will test the hydrogen train under a full range of everyday conditions. The
results of these tests will then determine whether we decide to use
hydrogen-powered trains on additional routes in Bavaria. Our goal is to end
diesel operations in Bavaria’s local and regional rail passenger transport by
2040. In addition to electrifying routes and using battery-powered trains,
hydrogen propulsion can be an important factor in achieving this goal.”
Bavaria’s Economics
Minister Hubert Aiwanger: “With this first hydrogen train, Bavaria is taking
another step towards a hydrogen future. By implementing the pilot project
together with our partners Siemens and Bayerische Regiobahn, we are making the
hydrogen future a tangible experience and at the same time gaining key
practical know-how for the broad application of sustainable hydrogen
innovations.”
Arnulf Schuchmann, Managing
Director of Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB): “Today we can experience the Siemens
Mobility hydrogen train live on a normal line for the first time, and are
preparing intensively for passenger operations next year. As the second largest
railway company in Bavaria, we are especially pleased with the confidence that politicians,
the Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft and Siemens Mobility have shown in
entrusting us with the test operations. Green hydrogen is an additional climate-friendly
solution for local passenger transport. As part of the Transdev Group, we
attach great importance to environment protection and are happy to support
innovative, future-focused projects.”
The Mireo Plus H is a
state-of-the-art hydrogen-powered train based on Siemens Mobility’s proven
Mireo regional train platform. Two roof-mounted fuel cells and a lithium-ion
battery ensure completely CO2-free mobility. The H2
energy supply system, combined with the electric drive, provide high 1.7 MW traction
power for acceleration of up to 1.1 m/s² and a top speed of 160 km/h. The train
has an operating range between 1,000 and 1,200 kilometers with one tank filling.
The Mireo Plus H also impressively features the lowest lifecycle costs compared
to other fuel cell trains on the market and can be quickly refueled in just 15
minutes. The Mireo is designed to be energy-saving and environmentally friendly
with its monocoque, welded lightweight aluminum structure. In addition, its
improved aerodynamics, energy-efficient components, and intelligent electrical
system management effectively reduce the use of resources as well as emissions.
The development of
alternative drives in rail transport is part of Siemens Mobility’s
sustainability strategy. The company is a pioneer in sustainable mobility
solutions and offers the successful Mireo regional train platform not only as
an electric train for routes with overhead power lines, but also as hydrogen
and battery-powered variants.
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 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €9.7 billion and had around 38,200 employees worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility.
