World’s largest single BEMU order
posted on 15th Oct 2026 10:41
On 13 October 2026, Siemens Mobility has received a major order worth over 2 billion EUR from the Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LNVG) and the Regionalverband Großraum Braunschweig (RGB) for regional BEMUs. The order includes 113 three-car Mireo Plus B trains (83 for LNVG and 30 for RGB), an extensive 30-year service package, and the construction of two Rail Service Centers in Lower Saxony (in Goslar and Soltau). The contract also includes options for up to 132 additional vehicles.
Michael Peter, President of Siemens Mobility, said: “With the world’s largest order for battery-powered trains, we are working alongside our partners in Lower Saxony to drive forward the decarbonisation of rail transport and demonstrate that sustainable mobility is already economically viable and scalable today. In combination with our digital service and maintenance concept, Railigent X, we are laying the foundations for efficient and reliable fleet operation throughout the vehicles’ 30-year life cycle. At the same time, we are investing in service and maintenance capacity as well as skilled local jobs. In this way, we are creating long-term added value for passengers, transport authorities and the region.”
The units worth around 1.1 billion EUR will have a maximum speed of 160 km/h, a length of 63.46 m and more than 170 seats, including at least six seats in 1st class. For bicycles, there are at least six storage spaces per train, which can be expanded to up to 18 spaces if required. The first new Mireo Plus B units are scheduled to enter service on the Weser-Leine and Harz-Heide networks from the end of 2031. Further areas of operation will follow, including the Heidekreuz network.
The service package includes modern digital services for condition-based maintenance and fleet performance optimization, comprehensive asset management, supply of spare parts, and maintenance services throughout the entire lifecycle of the trains. Additionally, training programs for operations and maintenance personnel ensure that reliable expertise is built up and that efficient and resource-saving operation is guaranteed.
For the Lower Saxony BEMU project, a modern maintenance infrastructure for the battery-electric vehicles is planned. This involves a workshop concept that encompasses both operational running maintenance of the vehicles and the centralization of overhauls and heavy maintenance work in a center of competence. This is complemented by additional local facilities for regional vehicle care. Up to 100 future-proof jobs will be created.
