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Press Release05 July 2024Siemens MobilityMunich
Siemens Mobility equips Berlin metro with CBTC technology to enable semi-automated operation for the first time
Photo source „BVG/Oliver Lang“ / Siemens Mobility equips Berlin metro with CBTC technology to enable semi-automated operation for the first time
Michael
Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility, said: “The
investment in our leading CBTC technology for metros is really good news for
rail passengers in Berlin. It will provide the technical conditions for
semi-automated trains to run on the lines every 100 seconds. This translates
into 30% more passenger capacity for Berliners and is the best answer for increasing
climate protection and meeting the growing need for mobility. Our tried and
tested CBTC systems for metros are already being used in many major cities
around the world, including Singapore, Paris, and New York.”
Trainguard MT train control system for Berlin metro lines U5 and U8
The BVG
lines U5 and U8 will be equipped with Trainguard MT over a total route length
of 40 kilometers, which includes all 26 stations on the U5 line and 24 stations
on the U8 line. Siemens Mobility
will completely replace the existing signaling system with its digital CBTC
technology to enable a more efficient and centralized monitoring of operations and
a higher level of automation and connectivity. When the system is installed,
the semi-automated operation will allow trains to communication continuously
with the trackside, run automatically at specified safety intervals, perform
emergency braking, and accelerate and brake autonomously. The train driver can
then concentrate on boarding and alighting passengers, monitor the route
visually, and intervene in an emergency. By relying on real-time data on train
positions and speeds, more trains can run at shorter headways along the line.
Photo source „BVG/Oliver Lang“ / Siemens Mobility equips Berlin metro with CBTC technology to enable semi-automated operation for the first time
Digitalization ensures greater efficiency on the rail lines
Siemens Mobility’s Rail
Infrastructure Business Unit, the global market leader, offers a wide range of
intelligent mobility solutions and a diverse product portfolio for various rail
markets, including mass transit, mainline, and freight. The company’s Trainguard
MT CBTC solution is the leading solution for train control systems. It is
currently used by 56 operators on five continents, in 25 countries and 49
cities to optimize their metro and suburban rail systems and operate them more
efficiently, sustainably, and economically. Trainguard MT is the most widely
used control system worldwide and is currently deployed on 96 metro lines, in
4,351 equipped trains transporting more than 30 million passengers daily. The
system can maximize the capacity and performance of new as well as existing
rail systems and enable fully automated train operation.
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