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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Siemens opens expanded train manufacturing facility in Germany
Siemens has inaugurated its expanded train manufacturing facility at Munich-Allach in Germany. The Munich-Allach facility is claimed to be one of Europe's most advanced train production sites and a key location in the company's European service network. The company has invested approximately €250m ($294.3m) since 2023 in new infrastructure, modern production equipment, and enhanced AI-based software solutions. The facility has doubled in size to more than 100,000m2, significantly boosting Siemens' production capacity. It will produce Vectouro passenger cars alongside the Vectron locomotive platform, marking the first time all Vectron-based products will be manufactured at a single site. The upgraded facility will enable the manufacture of up to 385 Vectron locomotives and 180 passenger cars annually. Siemens Mobility is relocating its headquarters from Munich-Perlach to Munich-Allach, creating more than 500 new technical jobs in areas such as welding, metalworking, mechatronics, and electrical engineering. By 2028, the site is projected to employ more than 2,500 individuals. Advanced technologies, including laser-guided installation, robotics, AI-driven quality control, digital twins, and AI-enhanced software development, will allow Munich-Allach to enhance the development, production, and servicing of modern, sustainable rail vehicles. Siemens Mobility CEO Michael Peter said: 'The expansion of our location in Munich-Allach into a global competence center and home of the new company headquarters combines efficiency and innovation. 'With an investment of around €250m in modern production facilities, service capacities, and digital solutions, we are securing our competitiveness and further boosting our innovative strength.' The rail service centre at Munich-Allach is also expanding, increasing its capacity to handle up to 80 locomotive overhauls and accident repairs per year, up from 25. Set to be completed in 2026, the upgraded centre will feature four new service tracks and specialised workshops for bogies and wheelsets, ensuring high-quality service and faster turnaround times. Moreover, the site will house around 70 data and software specialists to support global customers with digital transformation through modular services and the Railigent X application suite. Siemens Mobility CFO Karl Blaim said: 'Munich-Allach is a beacon of our innovation strategy and a prime example of German engineering. With over 1.2 billion kilometres in service, our Vectron locomotives clearly prove that premium products can be successfully manufactured in Germany.' Last month, Siemens Mobility launched the Charger B+AC, North America's first battery-electric passenger locomotive. "Siemens opens expanded train manufacturing facility in Germany" was originally created and published by Railway Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Siemens delivers India's first 9000 HP electric locomotive for long-haul freight trains
Siemens India has announced the delivery of India's first 9000 HP electric locomotive, with critical components built at its Nashik, Aurangabad, and Mumbai facilities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged off the inaugural D9 – 9000 HP electric locomotive, one of the most powerful freight locomotives in the world, from Indian Railways' advanced Dahod factory in Gujarat. Approximately 90% of the technologies deployed in the locomotives are made in India and this would lead to 800 million tonne of CO2 emissions being saved over lifecycle, Siemens said. Following the award to Siemens for the design, engineering, manufacturing and maintenance of 1,200 locomotives of 9000 horsepower (HP) electric locomotives, Siemens' factories in Nashik, Aurangabad and Mumbai have been manufacturing critical components for this project, with final assembly, testing and commissioning performed at the Indian Railways' factory in Dahod. Sunil Mathur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Ltd., said, 'We take great pride in partnering with Indian Railways in this prestigious project. Together, we have been able to construct a world-class factory and approximately 90% of the technologies are made in India for the 9000 HP electric locomotive.' 'The introduction of these advanced locomotives is crucial to realising the Government of India's aspiration to elevate railway's share in freight movement from 27% to around 45%. This is a commendable achievement for both Indian Railways and Siemens,' he said. Each of the 1,200 locomotives of 9000 HP has a maximum speed of 120 km/h. The locomotives, which have a haulage capacity of 5800 tonne, are designed to transport freight efficiently across India's vast rail network. Siemens will also perform the maintenance for the entire lifespan of 35 years for these locomotives. The locomotives are equipped with Siemens' Railigent X platform for predictive maintenance, ensuring highest availability and performance, the company said. The advanced digital tracking systems, the Kavach safety system, and green propulsion technology, make these locomotives a beacon of modern rail transport, it added.
