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Siemens Mobility wins €2 billion contract for battery trains in Lower Saxony

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 19
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The Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen and the Regionalverband Großraum Braunschweig awarded Siemens Mobility a contract valued at over two billion euros for battery trains in Lower Saxony. The order includes 113 three-car Mireo Plus B trains, a 30-year service package, and the construction of two new Rail Service Centers in Lower Saxony. The trains are scheduled to begin passenger service at the end of 2031.

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Why it matters

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The contract represents the world's largest order for battery-powered trains, accelerating rail transport decarbonization in Lower Saxony. The agreement includes options for up to 132 additional rail vehicles and mandates the creation of new maintenance facilities and jobs in the region.

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Who's involved

  • Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft NiedersachsenPublic transport authority that awarded the contract for new battery trains.
  • Siemens MobilityRailway rolling stock manufacturer that secured the contract for the trains and maintenance.
  • Lower SaxonyState in North-West of Germany where the rail decarbonization project will take place.
  • SiemensParent company of Siemens Mobility, benefiting from the major contract win.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Siemens MobilitySpeculative

    Siemens Mobility could see increased revenue from the major contract and subsequent service options.

  • Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft NiedersachsenSpeculative

    Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen might see reduced operational costs through the adoption of emission-free trains.

  • Lower SaxonySpeculative

    Lower Saxony might see increased local jobs due to the construction of two new maintenance facilities.

  • SiemensSpeculative

    Siemens might see an increase in strategic standing and revenue from the contract awarded to its subsidiary.

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