In a significant development for public transport in Sydney, Australia, Nokia has announced its partnership with Siemens Mobility to deploy an advanced IP/MPLS (Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching) backbone communications network and cybersecurity solution for the forthcoming Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line. This project marks a critical milestone in enhancing the transportation infrastructure of […]
Siemens Mobility is setting a remarkable precedent in the rail industry with a hefty €115 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art rail infrastructure manufacturing, digital engineering, and research & development (R&D) center in Chippenham, UK. This development is not just a testament to the company’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and excellence but also marks a […]
Siemens Mobility and ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) have announced a landmark collaboration aimed at digitizing Austria’s entire rail network. In a massive upgrade, the first section featuring the modern digital European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 has been successfully commissioned between Linz and Vöcklabruck. This cutting-edge technology aims to enhance the route’s capacity and […]
Siemens Mobility has secured an INR 26,000 crores (approximately €3bn) contract to supply 1,200 electric locomotives of 9,000 horsepower to the Indian Railways over an eleven-year period. Under the agreement, the separately-managed company of Siemens will design, manufacture, commission, and test the locomotives as well as provide full-service maintenance for 35 years. Siemens Mobility along […]
Siemens Mobility, in consortium with ST Engineering and Stadler, has been awarded a contract to deliver an automated signaling system for metro trains in Taiwan. Under the electrical and mechanical (E&M) turnkey contract, the consortium will deliver the Yellow Line for Kaohsiung Metro. The new Yellow Line will consist of 22 underground stations and an […]
Siemens Mobility has bagged a contract from Czech Railways to deliver 50 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives with a maximum operating speed of 230km/h. Under the contract, Siemens Mobility will also be responsible for the service of the locomotives for a period of 15 years. According to the German transport solutions provider, the Vectron MS multisystem […]
Siemens Mobility has bagged an order to supply 100 Vectron locomotives to Railpool, European rolling stock leasing company based in Germany. An initial order for 70 locomotives was placed by the rail vehicle rental company during the contract signing. According to Siemens Mobility, the various locomotive variants will be used on north-south and east-west rail […]
Siemens Mobility said that it is acquiring Canadian transportation company RailTerm for an undisclosed price in a move to consolidate its presence in Canada. RailTerm caters to railroads and transit agencies with rail operation services such as dispatching, maintenance of tracks and signals, and also intermodal terminal management. With RailTerm’s experience and knowledge across the […]
Siemens Mobility has secured a couple of contracts worth around AUD190 million ($145 million) for upgrading and modernizing the Sydney rail network from the New South Wales (NSW) government, as announced in March 2021. The proposed upgrade work is expected to enhance the overall efficiency and capacity of the rail network. The scope of the […]
Siemens Mobility has bagged a joint order worth around €400 million from Düsseldorfer Rheinbahn (Düsseldorf) and Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft (Duisburg) in Germany for 109 Avenio HF high-floor light rail vehicles. The contract from the two German public transportation companies includes an option for 48 more light rail vehicles. Under the contract, Siemens Mobility will also be […]
