Siemens Mobility delivers additional 30 Mireo commuter trains to ÖBB
ÖBB’s Mireo fleet will grow to 100 trains.
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Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has ordered a further 30 Mireo trains for commuter and regional transport from Siemens Mobility. The procurement, part of the existing framework agreement, supplements the purchase of 70 trains from the previous year and will bring ÖBB’s Mireo fleet to 100 trains. The Mireo trains in the new order are scheduled to enter passenger service with ÖBB beginning in 2029.
Andre Rodenbeck, CEO Rolling Stock Siemens Mobility, says: “We are delighted to be supporting ÖBB with now 100 Mireo trains in its program to modernize local and regional rail transport in Austria. Our popular and reliable Mireo trains, of which Siemens Mobility has already sold over 550 trains for 23 fleets, combine high cost-effectiveness and increased fleet efficiency with modern functionalities and a high level of comfort and convenience. Their design contributes to a pleasant travel experience and ultimately satisfied passengers.”
Mireo trains for high performance and an optimal travel experience
The electrically powered Mireo multiple-unit trains are an ultra-modern design that impresses with its economical operation and a high level of comfort and convenience for passengers. They can reach a top speed of 160 km/h and will operate in Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. The trains are equipped with the European Train Control System [ETCS].
The train’s modern design and interior fittings ensure a pleasant travel experience for all passengers. Every train is equipped with air conditioning, WLAN service, barrier-free entrances, power sockets, racks for skis and snowboards, space for baby carriages and wheelchairs in the boarding areas, and extensive space for carrying bicycles. Specially for the new ÖBB trains and its passengers, the cars will be wider than in previous Mireo generations and based on a single-car train concept.
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