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Germany’s first use of the Mireo Plus B
Germany’s first use of the Mireo Plus B

On 8 April 2024 the first four Mireo Plus B trains from Siemens Mobility started regular passenger service, marking a premiere in Germany.

ČD ComfortJet introduced
ČD ComfortJet introduced

On 9 April 2024 a joint event of ČD, Siemens and Škoda took place at Praha hl. n. station presenting the new ComfortJet non-traction unit (NMU).

EMR to refurbish Class 360, 158 and 170 trains
EMR to refurbish Class 360, 158 and 170 trains

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced the start of a 60 million GBP programme to refurbish its fleet of Class 360, Class 158 and Class 170 trains.

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First railjet 2 in passenger service
First railjet 2 in passenger service

On 22 March 2024, ÖBB inaugurated service for the first railjet of the new generation.

A complex mix of problems around ÖBB's and other Tauruses, ČD railjets and ETCS
A complex mix of problems around ÖBB's and other Tauruses, ČD railjets and ETCS

Many operators are facing the difficult problem of upgrading or retrofitting the ETCS OBUs (On-Board Units) to their Taurus locomotives. Moreover, the same is true for the railjet non-traction multiple units (NMUs) of ÖBB and ČD.

ICE 4 fleet now complete
ICE 4 fleet now complete

On 19 March 2024, the final, 137th ICE 4 was handed over to DB.

More RSL Vectrons for ČD already in Praha
More RSL Vectrons for ČD already in Praha

On 7 and 8 March 2024, ČD technicians take delivery of three more Vectrons from leasing company RSL.

ComfortJet: training of employees started
ComfortJet: training of employees started

On 4 March 2024, ČD, in cooperation with the Siemens Mobility and Škoda Group production consortium, started training employees on ComfortJet non-traction multiple units (NMUs).

Siemens Mobility to invest in the new factory in Chippenham
Siemens Mobility to invest in the new factory in Chippenham

Siemens Mobility is investing 115 million EUR to establish a cutting-edge rail infrastructure manufacturing, digital engineering and research & development (R&D) centre in Chippenham, UK.

Up to 250 Vectrons for RAILPOOL
Up to 250 Vectrons for RAILPOOL

On 20 February 2024, RAILPOOL and Siemens Mobility have concluded a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 250 Vectrons.

Flexible leasing model for regional trains: Smart Train Lease
Flexible leasing model for regional trains: Smart Train Lease

On 14 February 2024 Siemens Mobility announced that it has founded the subsidiary Smart Train Lease GmbH to enable customers to flexibly supplement their fleets with rented Mireo Smart battery, hydrogen, and electric units.

Mireo regional and long-distance trains for ÖBB
Mireo regional and long-distance trains for ÖBB

On 19 January 2024 ÖBB has ordered the first 70 Mireo EMUs from the framework agreement for up to 540 units.

Nightjet in operation and the approval details
Nightjet in operation and the approval details

On 10 December 2023, ÖBB started operating Viaggio non-traction multiple units (NMUs) on the NJ 40420/40491 Innsbruck - Hamburg and NJ 490/491 Wien - Hamburg services, which meet at Nürnberg Hbf and on which they replaced conventional locomotive-hauled rakes.

Second ComfortJet driving trailer at VUZ
Second ComfortJet driving trailer at VUZ

On 22 December 2023, the car Afmpz 80-90 020, the second ComfortJet driving trailer, arrived for testing to Velim.

Northern City Line working under ETCS
Northern City Line working under ETCS

On 11 December 2023 Rail Minister Huw Merriman celebrated the start of digitally signalled passenger services on one of Great Northern's busy London commuter lines.