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ComfortJet train

28.09.2023

The first ComfortJet train has arrived for testing

The initial set of ComfortJet push-pull coaches, part of ČD's order from a consortium consisting of Siemens Mobility and Škoda Group, arrived at the Velim test center on September 11 for an extensive testing and approval program, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Delivery of New Trains

25.09.2023

Delivery of New Trains for S-Bahn

Siemens and Stadler have completed the delivery of new trains for the Berlin S-Bahn, as reported by the railway portal Railway SupplyThe consortium of manufacturers, Siemens Mobility and Stadler, has announced the successful delivery and deployment into passenger service of all 106 new carriages for the Berlin suburban railway system.
The most energy-efficient regional train

25.09.2023

The most energy-efficient regional train is the Mireo

Siemens Mobility introduced the Mireo, their most energy-efficient regional train, as reported by the railway portal Railway SupplySiemens Mobility officially unveiled its regional transportation vehicle on the Mireo platform for the first time during TRAKO 2023 in Gdansk, Poland, on September 19, 2023.
Vienna Places Order for Additional X-Wagen Metro Trains

21.09.2023

Vienna Places Order for Additional X-Wagen Metro Trains

Wiener Linien, Vienna's public transport operator, has placed an order for 10 additional X-Wagen trains from Siemens Mobility, bringing the total fleet of the new-generation metro to 44 six-car trainsets, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
locomotive from Siemens Mobility.

21.09.2023

Cargounit celebrates its 200th locomotive from Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility has delivered another multisystem locomotive Vectron to Cargounit, marking the 200th locomotive for Cargounit, to be leased and used by DB Cargo Poland, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

20.09.2023

Qualification Round for Copenhagen Trains Supply

Alstom, CAF, and the consortium of Siemens Mobility and Stadler have successfully qualified for the supply of 226 trains with the highest level of automation (GoA4) for Copenhagen's urban railway system, S-tog, as reported by the railway portal Railway SupplyThe corresponding tender, valued at €3.
Rolling Stock Deliveries

20.09.2023

Rolling Stock Deliveries to Egypt

Siemens Mobility has commenced deliveries of rolling stock to Egypt under its largest-ever contract, as reported by the railway portal Railway SupplyThe company shared photos on social media of the dispatch of the leading carriage of the partially double-decker Desiro High Capacity electric train.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Trials Completed

18.09.2023

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train Trials Completed

Siemens has completed the first stage of hydrogen fuel cell train trials in Bavaria, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Testing of ComfortJet train carriages

15.09.2023

Testing of ComfortJet train carriages has commenced

In Velim, carriages of the ComfortJet trains are undergoing testing, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.At the testing grounds of the Scientific Research Institute of Railway Transport, Výzkumný Ústav Železniční (VUZ), in Velim, Czech Republic, the first six carriages of the ComfortJet train, built for the Czech Railways (ČD) by Škoda Vagonka in Ostrava, have begun testing.
Train Supply

12.09.2023

Train Supply for Denmark

Prequalification for the DSB tender for the supply of 226 trains worth €3. 5 billion has been completed, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Siemens Mobility is organizing

10.09.2023

Siemens Mobility is organizing two presentations at TRAKO 2023

The TRAKO 2023 exhibition in Gdansk is approaching, and Siemens Mobility is hosting two events during the exhibition, according to the railway journal Railway Supply, citing Siemens Mobility.
Opening of Elevated Metro Line

07.09.2023

Opening of Elevated Metro Line with Automated Trains

Indonesia has inaugurated an elevated metro line with automated trains by the local company PT INKA, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.