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Press Release08 August 2017MobilityMunich
Siemens wins order from DB Regio for 57 multiple-unit regional trains
Mireo – the new regional and commuter platform for local transport
"We're especially pleased by the trust DB Regio is placing in us with this follow-up order. This marks a further important milestone for the latest generation of our regional train, the Mireo. The Mireo combines a high level of performance, comfortable passenger experience and optimal flexibility over the train's entire lifecycle," said Sabrina Soussan, CEO of Siemens' high-speed trains, regional trains and locomotives business.
The Mireo will operate as an S-Bahn (regional suburban rail system) on the future lines S5, S6, S8 and S9 in the Rhine-Neckar region. In addition, it will serve as the "Murgtäler Radexpress" on the route between the cities of Mannheim and Baiersbronn. Customers for the Mireo are the Ministry for Transportation in Baden-Württemberg, the Zweckverband Schienenpersonennahverkehr Rheinland-Pfalz Süd (special-purpose association for regional rail transportation Rhineland-Palatinate south) (ZSPNV RLP Süd) and the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar GmbH (VRN – Rhine-Neckar Public Transport Network). When the trains are delivered, ownership will be transferred to a state company and they will be leased by DB Regio for the duration of the 14-year transport contract.
The Mireo is conceived as a scalable articulated train. With the help of its new aerodynamic design and quiet bogies, noise is substantially reduced. The train's lightweight construction, energy-efficient components and intelligent board network management system reduce energy consumption by 25 percent compared to predecessor models. To meet the requirements of the public contracting authority, DB Regio has paid special attention to providing passenger comfort in the trains: The three-car trains have 200 seats as well as multi-purpose space available for wheelchairs, bicycles and strollers. The cars have entrance heights of 76 cm that enable level access at all platforms. In addition, the Mireo offers its passengers on-board WLAN, extensive passenger assistance and information systems, and state-of-the-art security monitoring systems.
Technical data for the Mireo (Rhine-Neckar S-Bahn):
- Three-car articulated train
- Length: 70 meters
- Top speed: 160 km/h
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Infographic: 57 multiple-unit regional trains from Siemens for Deutsche Bahn
Update
This press release was updated on 08.08.2017 at 02:15 PM CEST.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world's largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of efficient power generation and power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2016, which ended on September 30, 2016, Siemens generated revenue of €79.6 billion and net income of €5.6 billion. At the end of September 2016, the company had around 351,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
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