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Aglaja Schneider Siemens Mobility UK takes Joint CEO role

13.01.2026

Aglaja Schneider Siemens Mobility UK: Joint CEO from 1 January

Aglaja Schneider Siemens Mobility UK — Siemens Mobility has confirmed a leadership appointment, naming Aglaja Schneider as Joint Chief Executive Officer for its UK and Ireland business, as outlined in a Siemens UK announcement.

13.01.2026

Siemens Vectron Dual Mode authorisation clears Germany–Austria runs

Siemens Vectron Dual Mode authorisation has been granted for cross-border services between Germany and Austria, as reported by Railway-News.
Vectron locomotives 230 km/h approval set by ERA

04.01.2026

Vectron locomotives 230 km/h approval for passenger trains

Vectron locomotives 230 km/h approval from ERA allows Siemens Mobility Vectron to haul trains up to 230 km/h; Siemens says it is the first modern locomotive certified for commercial passenger services at that speed, in a Siemens Mobility press release.
Vectron 230 km/h certification: approved countries and ČD

23.12.2025

Vectron 230 km/h certification: ERA approval in Europe

Vectron 230 km/h certification allows Siemens Mobility to operate the locomotive at speeds of up to 230 km/h across six countries.
Supply of battery electric Mireo Plus B trains: Siemens deal

22.12.2025

Supply of battery electric Mireo Plus B trains for “Northern Westphalia”

Siemens Mobility and the UK rolling-stock lessor Rock Rail have won a tender to supply trains for the “Northern Westphalia” network in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, as stated in a Siemens Mobility press release.
Passenger coach procurement in Slovenia — IC+ and Vectron

18.12.2025

Passenger coach procurement in Slovenia: SŽ contracts

Passenger coach procurement in Slovenia is linked to plans to develop high-speed passenger services and make rail travel more attractive.
High-speed lines in Vietnam — VinSpeed and Siemens project

18.12.2025

High-speed lines in Vietnam: VinSpeed and Siemens partnership

VinSpeed High-Speed Railway Investment and Development (VinSpeed, part of Vingroup) and Siemens Mobility have signed a large framework agreement on strategic partnership — as stated in a Siemens press release.
Locomotive service hub in Verona by Siemens and Railpool

17.12.2025

Locomotive service hub in Verona: Siemens and Railpool project

Siemens Mobility and Railpool are moving ahead with a locomotive service hub in Verona at the Interporto logistics site in northern Italy.
The Signaling X technology takes train control to a new level

13.11.2025

The Signaling X technology takes train control to a new level

The Signaling X technology had its first live outing at a dedicated test site in Singapore, where Siemens Mobility showed how a fully digital architecture can, in real terms, reshape train control in modern metro networks.
Siemens Mobility and Voestalpine lead the rail industry’s green steel revolution

11.11.2025

Siemens Mobility and Voestalpine lead the rail industry’s green steel revolution

Siemens Mobility has struck an agreement with Voestalpine, an Austrian steel producer, to include more Greentec Steel Edition low-carbon steel in the production of rail transport means and related components.
SBB invests €2.1 billion in 116 Siemens double-decker trains

11.11.2025

SBB invests €2.1 billion in 116 Siemens double-decker trains

SBB has planned an investment of €2. 1 billion to introduce 116 double-decker trains from Siemens Mobility to improve services in the Zurich S-Bahn and Western Switzerland networks.
Lille Buys Siemens Driverless Metro Trains Worth €445 Million

10.11.2025

Lille Orders €445 Million Siemens Driverless Metro Trains to Modernize Line 2

The public transport authority for Lille has contracted Siemens Mobility for 57 automated metro trains to replace the aging fleet of VAL 206 for €445.