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New S-Bahn For Berlin: Test Phase Successfully Completed
New S-Bahn For Berlin: Test Phase Successfully Completed

Since 1 January 2021, the ten pre-series Class 483/484 EMUs have been running in test passenger service on the S47 line.

CZTrain - A New Czech Motive Power Lessor
CZTrain - A New Czech Motive Power Lessor

Under the complete name CZT CZTrain, based in Praha, a new lessor of a modern traction in the Czech Republic was established.

ELL Vectrons: 10 Million Kilometres In ČD Service
ELL Vectrons: 10 Million Kilometres In ČD Service

On 12 August 2021, ČD announced that the ten Vectrons leased from ELL had already reached a mileage of approximately 10 million kilometres.

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Voltage Switching Tests With A Railjet (And Vectrons)
Voltage Switching Tests With A Railjet (And Vectrons)

On 16 May 2021, switching tests between the 15 kV 16.7 Hz and 3 kV DC voltages took place at the border crossing station Spielfeld-Strass with a railjet rake and Taurus and Vectron locomotives.

ÖBB Orders 20 Additional Nightjets
ÖBB Orders 20 Additional Nightjets

On 10 August 2021, ÖBB has ordered 20 additional seven-car night trains from Siemens Mobility to expand its Nightjet fleet to 33 such rakes by 2025.

Mireo HMU To Be Tested In Bayern
Mireo HMU To Be Tested In Bayern

On 12 July 2021, the Bavarian State Ministers for Economic Affairs and for Transport announced that it will support the testing of a hydrogen-powered train developed by Siemens Mobility in Bayern.

Amtrak Orders Dual-Power And Battery Venture Trains
Amtrak Orders Dual-Power And Battery Venture Trains

On 7 July 2021, Siemens Mobility announced that it has been awarded 3.4 billion USD for 73 multi-powered trains for Amtrak.

InterJet On Test In Poland
InterJet On Test In Poland

Between 21 and 28 June 2021, a shortened four-car Viaggio Comfort test rake underwent trials in Hungary.

InterJet To Be Tested In Poland
InterJet To Be Tested In Poland

The four-car ČD's InterJet rake continues its foreign testing.

InterJet ČD In Hungary
InterJet ČD In Hungary

The first non-traction unit from the batch of ten Viaggio Comfort trains for ČD, which were named InterJet by the operator in May this year, has started the previously announced tests in Hungary. 

Celebration Of 30 Years ICE
Celebration Of 30 Years ICE

On 2 June 1991, the first ICEs started regular passenger service, so that this moment was celebrated almost exactly 30 years later.

TCDD Velaro Fleet Complete
TCDD Velaro Fleet Complete

In February 2021 Siemens completed delivery of a batch of 12 Velaros, designated HT 80107 - 80118, ordered by TCDD Taşımacılık.

First International Service For Lastochka
First International Service For Lastochka

On 30 April 2021, FPK started new Lastochka regular services between the capitals of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.

A Milestone In The ČD's Viaggio Comfort Production
A Milestone In The ČD's Viaggio Comfort Production

At present, various tests are underway with the first cars from the batch of 50 Viaggio Comfort carriages for ČD. 

Czech Railways Orders 180 Viaggio Comfort Cars
Czech Railways Orders 180 Viaggio Comfort Cars

On 12 April 2021, České dráhy signed a contract with the Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation consortium for 20 Viaggio Comfort nine-car non-traction units including a driving trailer.