Siemens Mobility has won the tender and signed a framework agreement to supply up to 540 single-deck electric trains for the Austrian Federal Railways (OBB), as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

Siemens Mobility has won the tender

The total contract value exceeds 5 billion euros, and the first deliveries are expected to begin in 2028.

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According to a statement by Siemens Mobility’s CEO, Michael Peter, the new electric trains will be based on the Mireo platform solution, which was developed by the company and first introduced in 2016.

The Mireo platform includes a range of suburban and regional electric trains with aluminum bodies, which contribute to improved design and a 25% reduction in energy consumption.

Photo: Siemens Mobility/ siemens.com

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