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Press Release07 November 2025Siemens AGWegberg
Siemens presents innovative train fleets for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland
From left to right: Nick Watson, Commercial Director – Europe at Rock Rail; Eugen Rubinstein, Managing Director of Die Länderbahn; Stephan Naue, Managing Director of Die Länderbahn; Christine Singer, Chair of the Regional Management Board of DB Regio South-East; Thomas Graetz, Senior Vice President Commuter and Regional Trains, Siemens Mobility; District Administrator Kai Emanuel, Chairman of the Association for Local Transport in Leipzig (ZVNL)
Siemens Mobility today presented the train models of the state-of-the-art regional fleets for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland (MDSB2025plus) to the public at its Wegberg-Wildenrath Test Center. The new fleets, consisting of 75 Mireo trains, including the innovative, battery-powered Mireo Plus B, will significantly strengthen public transport in the Leipzig region starting in December 2026. The contract, awarded to Siemens Mobility in December 2023, has a volume of approximately 500 million Euros and represents the largest order for Siemens Mobility's Mireo train platform to date. In total, the following vehicles were ordered by the operators: Die Länderbahn (DLB) will receive 41 three-car Mireo trains, DB Regio AG 18 four-car Mireo trains, and 16 two-car Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains, which will enable sustainable mobility for ZVNL Schienenfahrzeug GmbH on non-electrified routes.
Thomas Graetz, Head of Regional Trains and Commuter Rail at Siemens Mobility, emphasized the significance of the new train fleets for this network: "We are very pleased that, starting in December 2026, these state-of-the-art Mireo trains, including the innovative, battery-powered Mireo Plus B, will significantly strengthen mobility in this region. ZVNL, Länderbahn, and DB Regio will receive more capacity, flexibility, and maximum passenger comfort. The contract awarded in December 2023 for a total of 75 highly modern Mireo trains is the largest single order for this train model in Siemens Mobility's history. It underscores the strong market position of the Mireo platform, of which we have already successfully placed 23 fleets with a total of over 550 trains."
“The modernization and expansion of the fleet in the region is an important building block for the transport transition and the preservation of the industrial location. This project is funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Free State of Saxony within the framework of the Coal Regions Investment Act," says Kai Emanuel, Chairman of the ZVNL Association and District Administrator of Nordsachsen.
Christa Singer, Chairwoman of the Regional Management DB Regio Südost: "The S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland is the backbone of local transport in the Central German region. It connects the region with the Leipzig/Halle metropolitan area. We are delighted to put these modern, comfortable, and environmentally friendly vehicles into operation. Only with attractive offers will we succeed in the mobility transition of public transport together with our partners."
"The S3, S5, and
S5x lines, including the Halle – Leipzig section, which Länderbahn will operate
in future, are characterized by particularly high passenger demand. The
deployment of the Mireos with their generously designed interiors is a crucial
component for ensuring that we offer reliable transport services and act as a
sustainable mobility partner for the region," emphasizes
Stephan Naue,
Managing Director of Länderbahn GmbH.
The New Trains
The new trains offer
100 seats in the two-car trains, 150 seats in the three-car trains, and 200
seats in the four-car trains. Additionally, there are spacious multi-purpose
areas, increased space for bicycles, and a separate 1st class area with leather
seats. Passenger comfort is enhanced by free Wi-Fi, a family area, barrier-free
access, and a quiet ride. Numerous power outlets and USB ports ensure that
batteries remain charged throughout the journey. At the four-person tables,
suitable smartphones can even be charged wirelessly in the future. A real-time
passenger information system displays current arrival and departure times as
well as connection options at each stop. The vehicles will feature a
high-frequency window solution developed by Siemens Mobility, which
significantly improve mobile phone reception on trains. The new vehicles in the
MDSB2025plus network have significantly more doors and more space than before.
This ensures more convenient boarding and alighting, shortens passenger
changeover times, and improves adherence to the timetable.
Increased energy
efficiency of up to 25 percent (compared to trains with similar capacities) and
high reliability ensures climate-friendly mobility.
By choosing the Mireo
train platform, which supplies both electric and battery-electric trains for
the Central German S-Bahn network, ZVNL is relying on experience, efficiency,
and synergy effects gained from the uniform platform for the ordered vehicles.
The MDSB Network
The joint commissioning
of this forward-looking fleet was carried out by a consortium of regional
public transport authorities. The Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig
(ZVNL) is taking the lead, in cooperation with Nahverkehrsservice Sachsen-Anhalt
GmbH (NASA GmbH) on behalf of the Ministry for Infrastructure and Digital
Affairs (MID) of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, the Saxon public transport
authorities Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (ZVMS) and Öffentlicher
Personennahverkehr Vogtland (ZVV) in Saxony, as well as the Thuringian Ministry
for Infrastructure and Agriculture (TMIL). This cooperation underscores the
shared commitment to an improved regional transport infrastructure.
A total of 10.6 million
train kilometers per year will be covered by the trains on the MDSB network.
Upon planned commencement of operations in 2026, the vehicles will be deployed
on the following lines:
4-car Mireo trains:
- S 4: Falkenberg – Torgau – Eilenburg – Taucha – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Wurzen – Oschatz
- S 6: Leipzig-Stötteritz – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Leipzig-Messe/Naumburg
- S 30: Schkeuditz – Leipzig Hbf (oben)
3-car Mireo trains:
- S 3: Geithain – Borna – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Schkeuditz – Halle (S.) Hbf – Halle-Nietleben
- S 5: Halle-Trotha – Halle (S.) Hbf – Flughafen Leipzig/Halle – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Altenburg – Gößnitz – Glauchau/Werdau – Zwickau
- S 5x: Halle-Trotha – Halle (S.) – Flughafen Leipzig/Halle – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Altenburg – Werdau – Zwickau/Plauen
2-car battery trains Mireo Plus B:
- S1: Leipzig-Miltitzer Allee – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Leipzig Stötteritz – Borsdorf – Grimma – Döbeln
Siemens Mobility has sold 23 Mireo fleets with a total of over 550 trains to date. The fleet has proven to be very reliable, having covered over 50 million kilometers so far. In addition to EMUs, the Mireo platform also offers trains with battery or hydrogen propulsion, enabling climate-friendly mobility through increased energy efficiency of up to 25 percent less compared to trains with similar capacities. The vehicles are also up to 95 percent recyclable. The latest development is the Mireo Smart, which is also available as a leasing model, with a very short delivery time at an attractive price, and also with alternative drive options.
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