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Press Release08 August 2023Siemens MobilityMelbourne
Siemens Mobility signs Memorandum of
Cooperation to make rail more interoperable across Australia
Supporting formal coordination and adoption of a national view on interoperability to advance safety and productivity across Australian rail networks
Siemens Mobility has signed a Memorandum of
Cooperation (MoC) with governments and industry, aimed at enhancing rail
interoperability throughout Australia and addressing long-standing legacy
issues in the rail industry. The signing took place at Siemens Mobility Port
Melbourne manufacturing site where signalling products are locally designed and
manufactured with Australian Made certification.
Supporting formal coordination and adoption of a national view on interoperability to advance safety and productivity across Australian rail networks
Siemens Mobility has signed a Memorandum of
Cooperation (MoC) with governments and industry, aimed at enhancing rail
interoperability throughout Australia and addressing long-standing legacy
issues in the rail industry. The signing took place at Siemens Mobility Port
Melbourne manufacturing site where signalling products are locally designed and
manufactured with Australian Made certification.
The National Transport Commission is
coordinating the series of historic MoC signings between rail industry manufacturers,
operators and Federal and State Transport Ministers to make rail more
interoperable across Australia.
The MoC signing by Siemens Mobility is another
signatory of rail operators and stakeholders to harmonise rail operations in
Australia. By signing this MoC, Siemens Mobility as a key player in the global
rail industry, shows its commitment to support the Australian Rail Industry
with interoperable solutions, like the European Train Control System. The
MoC emphasizes the shared commitment of both government and industry
stakeholders to create a seamless and efficient rail network in Australia.
Raphaelle Guerineau, CEO Siemens Mobility, ANZ,
stated, "Interoperability is important to support the future of rail in
Australia. Siemens Mobility is happy to be part of this initiative to encourage
industry and governments to collaborate. We are keen to contribute continuing
to build on the work we are doing with the Digital Systems project for
Transport for New South Wales."
Michael Hopkins, CEO, and Commissioner of the
National Transport Commission, said, “Today’s signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation
marks another step on the way to a more interoperable rail system. It supports
government and industry efforts to consider interoperability when planning
future investments in rail. Working together will be the catalyst that delivers an Australian rail
network that operates smoothly across state borders through the use of
compatible technologies and systems.”
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.