Siemens Mobility will provide components, subsystems, technical supervision, and staff training to the maintenance provider SMH Rail over a 40-month period.
From 2025 – 2027, about 600 intermodal wagons run by Polo Logistica FS / Mercitalia Intermodal will be upgraded with digital train functions developed by PJM Credit: Polo Logistica FS, free of charge.
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.
The new award and contract model marks a paradigm shift for the rail industry. It enables the industry to develop the resources necessary for modernizing Germany’s rail network.
This agreement reinforces Hitachi Rail's role in shaping the future of Germany's railway infrastructure, supporting the country's transport transformation, and contributing to a more integrated and efficient European rail network.
The double-digit million euro project is part of the Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative, which aims to transform the country into a globally competitive industrial hub.