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Press Release15 September 2022Siemens Mobility GmbHMunich
Siemens Mobility to retrofit the Dutch National Railways ViRM fleet with ETCS technology
“All over Europe, rail
operators are looking for new solutions to increase capacity and reduce energy
consumption as well as infrastructure costs. Our sophisticated
ETCS onboard technology will
help Dutch Railways to achieve their modernization and performance goals,” said Andre Rodenbeck, CEO
of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility. “This important project is another
significant step in transforming the more than 20 different national railway
control and safety systems currently being used in Europe, towards a harmonized
and interoperable system that safely paves the way for cross border rail
transportation.”
This is the first major contract
award of rolling stock ETCS upgrade in the Netherlands and is part of a
comprehensive Dutch program to retrofit its existing rolling stock fleet with
the latest train control technology. NS and Siemens Mobility
view
this initial project award as a long-term and collaborative partnership, which
will ensure a smooth transition from the existing train control system to ETCS.
The new system will also simplify future upgrades
to the next ETCS versions according to TSI standards (Technical Specifications
for Interoperability).
With its decision to opt for
ETCS, Europe has paved the way for futureproof, cross-border rail traffic.
Promoted by political leaders and driven by railway operators and leading
providers such as Siemens, a network of ETCS-equipped lines is being created within
Europe and beyond. In parallel to new construction projects, many railway
companies are refitting their railway vehicles and fleets with ETCS onboard
solutions. As one of the ETCS pioneers, Siemens Mobility has already implemented
retrofit projects in several countries, including Switzerland, Great Britain,
Spain, and Belgium.
Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in transport solutions for more than 160 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio in its core areas of rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digitalization, 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 2021, which ended on September 30, 2021, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €9.2 billion and had around 39,500 employees worldwide. Further information is available at:
www.siemens.com/mobility.