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Press Release09 January 2025Siemens MobilityMunich
Siemens Mobility secures infrastructure and service contracts for Britain’s second high-speed rail line
Siemens Mobility has secured four contracts worth €670 million with HS2 Ltd for key infrastructure and long-term maintenance
“HS2 is set to transform rail travel by offering faster and
more reliable passenger journeys and freeing up freight paths in the UK. We are
very proud to provide our wayside ATO over ETCS solution, enabling
semi-automated train operations for improved capacity, punctuality, and energy
efficiency on high-speed travel for the first time. Furthermore, we will
deliver cutting-edge electrification technology and maintenance support for
this groundbreaking project," said Michael Peter, CEO of
Siemens Mobility. “HS2 will play a vital role in connecting the UK’s
two largest cities and driving growth and sustainability nationwide. With our
5,500 UK employees, Siemens Mobility is fully committed to delivering advanced
transportation solutions designed and built in Britain.”
Command, Control, Signaling & Traffic Management [CCS&TM]
Siemens
Mobility will design, manufacture, supply, install, supervise, inspect, safety
authorize, test, commission and maintain a state-of-the-art European Train
Control System [ETCS] Level 2 signaling system and traffic management solution
with wayside Automatic Train Operation at GoA2. Building on Siemens Mobility's
successful signaling technology implemented in projects like Thameslink and the
East Coast Digital Programme, this solution will eliminate the need for
traditional signals along the tracks by providing digital signaling that feeds
information directly to the train driver via a screen in their cab. This will improve
operations and substantially simplify maintenance compared to conventional
train control systems. Siemens Mobility will provide technical support services
for the system for at least 15 years.
Premiere: First time Automatic Train Operations over ETCS is applied to national high-speed rail system. The photo shows a balsie which is an important component of the technical system. Copyright: Siemens Mobility
Engineering Management System
Siemens
Mobility will design, manufacture, supply, install, integrate, test, commission
and maintain an integrated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition [SCADA] system that will enable real-time control and monitoring of railway equipment,
ultimately enhancing reliability and efficiency, utilizing the companys
technology and provision of maintenance and technical support. Siemens Mobility
will leverage its 50 years of experience in delivering advanced SCADA systems
from projects such as the Elizabeth line in London. Siemens Mobility will
provide technical support services for the system for at least 15 years.
High voltage [HV] power supply systems
A Siemens Mobility and Costain joint
venture will design, manufacture, supply, install, test, commission and
maintain a high voltage power supply systems for the HS2 high-speed rail
project. As part of the construction of HS2, traction and non-traction sub-stations
will be built alongside the railway line. These sub-stations will play a
critical role in facilitating the delivery of power from the National Grid to
high-speed trains and other railway systems, ensuring their efficient and
reliable operation. Siemens Mobility and Costain will provide maintenance
services for the system for at least seven years.
Operational Telecommunications and Security Systems
Siemens Mobility will design,
manufacture, supply, install, safety authorize, test, commission, and maintain
an Operational Telecommunications and Security System along the HS2 route. This
will provide Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway [GSM-R] secure,
digital, wireless communications between drivers along the route. Passive
provision will be made for an upgrade to the Future Railway Mobile
Communication System [FRMCS]. The company will provide technical support
services for the system for at least eight years.
HS2: Set to transform rail travel in Britain
HS2, the new high-speed railway
currently being constructed, is set to transform Britain’s transportation
landscape. Spanning 225 kilometers, the line will connect London to Birmingham
with a spur to Handsacre, connecting HS2 trains to other UK
cities in the North West and beyond. As Britain's second purpose-built
high-speed railway, HS2 follows in the footsteps of High Speed 1, which links
London to the Channel Tunnel. HS2 will deliver faster and more efficient
journeys, opening new possibilities for both business and leisure travel
throughout the nation.
Siemens Mobility: Revolutionizing rail travel in the UK
With over 170
years of history in the UK, Siemens Mobility has been at the forefront to
transform rail, travel, and transport. Employing approximately 5,500 people
across over 30 sites, including manufacturing facilities in Ashby-de-la-Zouch,
Leicestershire; Chippenham, Wiltshire; and Goole, East Yorkshire, the company
is deeply committed to supporting local economies. Siemens Mobility leads in
digital signaling technology and provides cutting-edge service solutions. In
October, the company opened its €277 million Rail Village in Goole, a
state-of-the-art facility dedicated to manufacturing Piccadilly line trains and
future UK fleets. As a trusted partner, Siemens Mobility continues to drive
innovation, sustainability, and efficiency across the UK’s transportation network.
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 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €11.4 billion and employed around 41,900 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility