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New solution for high-speed trains: cylindrical roller bearings for 400 km/h and more
New solution for high-speed trains: cylindrical roller bearings for 400 km/h and more

Schaeffler is developing a series of innovative high-performance axlebox bearings especially for use in high-speed rail.

Siemens's first Rail Service Center in Poland
Siemens's first Rail Service Center in Poland

Siemens Mobility is expanding its European rail service network with the construction of a new Rail Service Center in Gądki, south-east of Poznań.

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Siemens and Rostocker Straßenbahn start test operation of Signaling X for urban transit
Siemens and Rostocker Straßenbahn start test operation of Signaling X for urban transit

Together with Rostocker Straßenbahn AG (RSAG), Siemens Mobility is setting new standards for the future of rail signaling.

AutomatedTrain showcases the future of driverless rail travel
AutomatedTrain showcases the future of driverless rail travel

On 8 September 2026 at the HVLE facility at Berlin-Spandau presented the AutomatedTrain project.

 

Vectrons for Srbija voz
Vectrons for Srbija voz

On 20 August 2026, Srbija voz signed a contract for the purchase of six Vectron MS locomotives.

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ČD's Class 384 fleet complete
ČD's Class 384 fleet complete

On 31 August 2026, ČD held a ceremonial handover of the last of the "fast" Vectrons, i. e. 384.050, at the Praha-Vršovice depot.

Full opening of the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail
Full opening of the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail

On 24 August 2026, Siemens Mobility, in a consortium with general infrastructure contractor Aarsleff Rail, has successfully completed the full delivery of the Greater Copenhagen Light Rail.

First Siemens's new metro train for Sydney
First Siemens's new metro train for Sydney

With the delivery of the first of 12 three-car trains for the Sydney Metro - Western Sydney Airport turnkey project, Siemens Mobility has reached an important project milestone.

2,000 Vectrons built
2,000 Vectrons built

As part of a ceremonial event at the München works on 23 July 2026, Siemens Mobility handed over the 2,000th Vectron.

Green light for the future of Berlin’s S-Bahn
Green light for the future of Berlin’s S-Bahn

On 16 July 2026 it was announced that S-Bahn Berlin, Siemens Mobility and Stadler Deutschland have won the tender for the Berlin S-Bahn.

Siemens continues with deliveries to Egypt
Siemens continues with deliveries to Egypt

As part of the megacontract for Egyptian Railways, Siemens is gradually delivering individual vehicles.

Siemens expands its maintenance network for Vectrons in France
Siemens expands its maintenance network for Vectrons in France

On 10 July 2026, Siemens Mobility and Technis have signed a partnership agreement to prepare local maintenance capabilities for future Vectron locomotive operations in France.

Renfe: just two bidders for high speed train order
Renfe: just two bidders for high speed train order

In spite of all the speculation, on 23 June 2026 it was announced that only two manufacturers had submitted all the correct documentation required by Renfe Viajeros from bidders: Hitachi Rail and Siemens Mobility.

Inaugural run of the RE 47: Düssel-Wupper-Express returns to the rails
Inaugural run of the RE 47: Düssel-Wupper-Express returns to the rails

On 30 June, 2026, the Line RE 47 was officially inaugurated with a maiden run of a BEMU.

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