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Commuter and Regional Trais
Multiple Unit 4020 Electric for Austrian Federal Railways ÖBB 7
Multiple Unit 4090 Electric for Austrian Federal Railways ÖBB 8
Multiple Unit CPTM São Paulo for CPTM, Brazil 9
Multiple Unit MR / MRD for Danish State Railways 10
Multiple Unit 447 for Spanish National Railways RENFE 11
Multiple Unit Tren CIVIA
(UT S / 462, UT S / 463, UT S / 464, UT S / 465)
for Spanish National Railways RENFE 12
Multiple Unit Class 332 for Heathrow Express, UK 13
Multiple Unit Class 333 for Northern Spirit, UK 14
Multiple Unit GP194 for Indian Railways, Mumbai 15
Multiple Unit MRVC
for Mumbai Railways Vikas Corporation, Indian 16
Multiple Unit E 501 for Japan Railways JR-Eas 17
Multiple Unit DH1 and DH2 for Netherlands State Railways NS 18
Multiple Unit DM ’90 for Netherlands State Railways NS 19
Multiple Unit Sprinter Lighttrain
for Netherlands State Railways NS 20
Multiple Unit BM / BS 92 for Norwegian State Railways NSB 21
Multiple Unit 2300 / 2400 for Portuguese State Railways CP 22
Multiple Unit 3400 for Portuguese State Railways CP 23
Multiple Unit 500 for the Taiwan Railway Administration TRA 24
Multiple Unit 420 for German Rail DB AG 25
Multiple Unit 628.4 / 928.4 for German Rail DB AG 26
Multiple Unit 628.9 / 629.0 for German Rail DB AG 27
Multiple Unit 424-426 for German Rail DB AG 28
Desiro
Multiple Unit Desiro Classic for German Rail DB AG 29
Multiple Unit Desiro Classic 30
Multiple Unit Desiro Classic for NCTD, California 31
Multiple Unit Desiro EMG 312 for Slovenian Railway SZ 32
Multiple Unit Desiro ET
(Issue September 2006)
for Kuala Lumpur’s ExpressRailLink, Malaysia 33
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Multiple Unit Desiro for Greek Railways OSE 34
Double-Deck Desiro RABe 514 for Swiss Federal Railways SBB 35
Multiple Unit Desiro Classic EMU
for Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ) 36
Multiple Unit Desiro UK Class 360 for First Great Eastern 37
Multiple Unit Desiro UK Class 444 for South West Trains 38
Multiple Unit Desiro UK Class 450 for South West Trains 39
Multiple Unit Desiro UK Class 350 / 1 for West Coast Main Line 40
Multiple Unit Desiro UK Class 360/2
for Heathrow Airport Limited 41
Multiple Unit Desiro UK Class 185
for First Group & Keolis / TransPennine Express 42
Multiple Unit Airport Rail Link Bangkok
for Thai State Railways 43
High Speed and Intercity Trains

Multiple Unit DH4-1 “Paradise”
for Iranian Islamic Republic Railways RAI 44
Multiple Unit 470 for CISALPINO AG, Italy 45
Multiple Unit CPA Class 4000 (Pendoluso)
for Portuguese State Railways CP 46
High Speed Trainset ICE 1 for Deutsche Bahn AG 47
High Speed Trainset ICE 2 for German Rail DB AG 48
Multiple Unit ICE T for German Rail DB AG 49
Multiple Unit ICE TD for German Rail DB AG 50
High Speed Trainset ICE 3 for German Rail DB AG and
for Netherlands State Railways NS 51
Velaro
High Speed Trainset Velaro E
for Spanish National Railways RENFE 52
High Speed Trainset Velaro RUS
for Russian Railways RZD 53
High Speed Trainset Velaro CN
for Chinese Ministry of Railways MOR 54
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Introduction
Convenient Connections for Rail Services
Cities and towns are now closer than they have ever been. Distances
are shrinking, for individual mobility has become one of our most
valued freedoms. However, the increasing number of private motor
vehicles is likely to bring this mobility to a grinding halt unless all
modes of transportation are sensibly interlinked to ensure mobility
for everyone in the future. Railbased urban, regional and main line
passenger services offer all possibilities for coordinated control of
our traffic processes.
Intelligent, environment-friendly concepts are required that combine

comfort, speed, safety and flexibility with state-of-the-art technology.
This is the only way for rail services to become competitive again.
Multiple unit trains from Siemens Transportation Systems have always

been a guarantee for smooth operation and good economy.
Although we can’t make the tracks go any faster, we can certainly

make the trains run on them faster. For example, with the right traction
equipment – like the Velaro, the Siemens high speed platform. Or with
the right tilting technology – like the ICE T. That’s why we can offer
you the right vehicle for every application. With the right interior
furnishings, for every taste and for every route. Everything from the
Desiro for private regional lines to the Siemens Velaro high speed
trainset for cross-border passenger rail service. The Velaro E is the
world‘s fastest train in operation.
As one of the world-leading suppliers of rail vehicles and railway sys-

tems, we are making our contribution to solving today’s transportation
problems on the regional level. By providing convenient, customer-
friendly, comfortable and competitive mass transit, regional and main
line services. Why not see for yourself?
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4020 Electric Multiple Unit
for Austrian Federal Railways ÖBB
For urban traffic in several conurbations,

above all Vienna, a total of 120 class 4020
electric multiple units were ordered be-
tween 1979 and 1987 in several batches.
Each train consists of a power car, a center

car and a driving trailer car.
All the trains were manufactured at

SGP Verkehrstechnik*), a subsidiary of
Siemens.
Technical data
Year 1979 – 1987
Number of cars 3
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 15 / 16,7
Maximum power at wheel [kW] 1,785
Acceleration [m/s2] 0.45
Maximum speed [km/h] 120
Weight [t] 128
Track gauge [mm] 1,435
Number of seats 184
Numbers built 120
*) Today Siemens AG, Transportation Systems 7

for Austrian Federal Railways ÖBB
As a replacement for the loco-hauled

passenger trains of the Mariazell Railway,
Austrian Federal Railways made an initial
purchase of two multiple units in 1994.
The four-car EMUs consist of two power

cars and two center cars; the three-car
trainsets consist of one power car, one
center car and a driving trailer car. Two
special characteristics are the track gauge
of only 760 mm and the rare traction
supply of 6.5 kV, 25 Hz.
The leader of the consortium that built

these units was SGP Verkehrstechnik*).
Technical data
Year 1994
Number of cars 3 and 4
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 6.5 / 25
Maximum power at wheel [kW] 320 / 640
Weight [t] 87 / 123
Track gauge [mm] 760
Number of seats 148 / 192
Numbers built 2
8 *) Today Siemens AG, Transportation Systems

Electric Multiple Unit CPTM São Paulo
for CPTM, Brazil
In July 1997, Companhia Paulista de Trens CPTM is increasing the appeal of its service on suburban lines with
Metropolitanos (CPTM) placed an order vehicles that offer a new look, air-conditioning in every compart-
for 10 air-conditioned four-car multiple ment and an expected high degree to availability.
units to provide suburban rail service in
Greater São Paulo, Brazil. The project The design of this vehicle is based on the Desiro standards for con-
consortium led by Siemens AG comprises trol equipment and propulsion technology.
Siemens AG, Transportation Systems and
Mitsui with the participation of the re-
gional company São Paulo. This project is
part of the rehabilitation program focus-
ing on the city’s existing trains and marks
the first use of a Siemens rail vehicle for
line service in São Paulo.
The distinguishing features of this project:

high-grade steel car bodies, 4 doors on
each car side, short distances between
stops, special broad gauge, drive system
with GTO thyristor technology, and con-
trol system using TCN equipment. Special
emphasis was placed on the easy mainte-
nance and accessibility of components as
well as on enhanced operating reliability. Technical data
All components essential to operation are Year 2000 – 2001
therefore redundant and can switch over
Number of cars 4
to standby components in the event of
failure to ensure uninterrupted service. Power system [kV] DC 3
Standard components are used in most Maximum power at wheel [kW] 2,800
cases.
Weight [t] 165
Number of seats 232
Number of standees 706
Numbers built 10
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MR/MRD Diesel-Hydraulic Multiple Unit
for Danish State Railways DSB
The design of the MR/MRD diesel-hydraulic

multiple units purchased by the Danish
State Railways (DSB) in the years 1978 to
1983 is based on the pre-series vehicles
of the class 628.0 for German Rail. So DSB
could count on the high reliability of that
service-proven design and therefore put
the trains into revenue service after a
very short trial period.
Like all DMUs from Siemens Duewag

Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH*), the MR / MRD
is also characterized by an appealing
design, good passenger comfort and eco-
nomical operation.
The introduction of these vehicles with a

fixed interval timetable increased rider-
ship by up to 250 % – proof positive that
an attractive offer can persuade the public
to use the train instead of the car.
Scandia-Randers built 82 vehicles under

license from Siemens Duewag Schienen-
fahrzeuge GmbH.
Technical data
Year 1978 – 1983
Number of cars 2 (motor car + motor car)
Diesel engine rating [kW] 2 x 240
Weight [t] 69
Number of seats 127
Numbers built 15

for Spanish National Railways RENFE
The three-car class UT / S447 electric

multiple units are mainly used in the
conurbations of Valencia, Barcelona,
and Madrid.
Thanks to modern, three-phase AC pro-

pulsion technology from Siemens, the
vehicles are characterized by high accel-
eration so that travel times have been
reduced considerably compared to those
achieved with the trains previously used.
This is one reason why the ridership has
increased noticeably on these lines.
A further aspect in the high acceptance

for operators is the low energy consump-
tion and the low maintenance concept of
the vehicles.
So far, 183 units of this class have

been equipped with Siemens traction
technology.
Technical data
Year 1992 – 2001
Number of cars 3
Power system [kV] DC 3
Weight [t] 157
Number of seats 238
Numbers built 183
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Tren CIVIA Electric Multiple Unit (UT S / 462, UT S / 463, UT S / 464, UT S / 465)
In the context of its infrastructure pro- For this order, Siemens supplies the entire traction and auxiliaries
gram, the Spanish Ministry of Transport comprising the high-voltage equipment, converters, motors, and
plans to acquire about 250 new trains gear units as well as auxiliary converter units and batteries. Our
between 2003 and 2007. These trains consortium partner CAF supplies the car bodies complete with in-
are designed to support and renew the terior furnishings, air conditioning, passenger information system,
existing rapid transit network in the big and control system. Siemens builds the components in its plants in
cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Cornellá (Spain) and Uerdingen (Germany).
Seville as well as in rural areas such as
Asturia and Murcia. The mechanical part of the trains is manufactured in the CAF
plants in Zaragoza and Beasain.
A pre-series of 14 trains was supplied by
a consortium of CAF, Siemens, Alstom
and Bombardier in early 2004. The order
for the second series of 43 multiple units
was placed by RENFE in early 2004. CAF
and Siemens were awarded another order
for the third series of 40 five-car trains in
February 2006. Siemens has assumed
system responsibility for the traction and
on-board power supply systems.
Technical data
Class Series 462 Series 463 Series 464 Series 465
Year 2003 – 2004 2004 – 2008 2003 – 2004 2006 – 2010
Number of cars 2 3 4 5
Power system [kV] DC 3 DC 3 DC 3 DC 3
Maximum power at wheel [kW] 1,270 1,400 2,100 2,200
Maximum speed [km/h] 120 120 120 120
Weight [t] 79 106 132 157
Track gauge [mm] 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,668
Number of seats 126 169 223 274
Numbers built 3 3+9 5 3 + 34 + 40
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Class 332 Electric Multiple Unit
for Heathrow Express, UK
On June 1, 1998, the “Heathrow Express”

took up service between Heathrow Airport
and central London (Paddington). Four-
teen highly modern electric multiple
units transport approximately 17,000
passengers a day in shuttle operation.
Compared with the 50 minutes required
by the Underground, the 15-minute trip
by this express service has been able to
increase public acceptance of rail travel
considerably. Passengers are provided
with very comfortable interior furnish-
ings with an HVAC system, telephone,
screen displays and TV programs, as well
as lavatory facilities.
Since June 1999, the multiple units have

been refitted with a baggage compart-
ment, which enables air passengers to
check in for their flights at Paddington
Station. A particular feature of this unit is
its excellent service-proven reliability.
Although delivered as three-car units, Technical data

these trains have been provided with a
Year 1997
fourth car to accommodate the increased
ridership. Number of cars 4/5
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 25 / 50
Weight [t] 173 (4-car unit) 208 (5-car unit)
Number of seats 203 (4-car unit) 267 (5-car unit)
Numbers built 9 5
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Class 333 Electric Multiple Unit
for Northern Spirit, UK
The class 333 electric multiple units

entered service in the year 2001.
They have replaced the class 308 vehicles

that serviced the Airedale Line, with the
towns of Bradford, Shipley, Skipton and
Leeds, as well as the Wharfedale Line
linking Ilkley, Shipley, Bradford and Leeds.
The operator is Northern Spirit, a company
that emerged as a successor to the former
Regional Railways North East.
The new electric multiple units are a mod-

ified version of the class 332 ”Heathrow
Express“ that has been adapted to meet
the needs of commuter traffic.
The use of air springs ensures extremely

smooth running that provides passengers
with a high standard of riding comfort.
The class 333 is fully air-conditioned and
characterized by a pleasantly low noise
level.
Technical data
Thanks to the modern, low-maintenance
Year 2000
three-phase traction system with IGBT
technology, the class 333 electric multiple Number of cars 3
units combine minimal life cycle costs Power system [kV / Hz] AC 25 / 50
with high availability.
Weight [t] 145
Number of seats 260
Numbers built 16
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Electric Multiple Unit GP194
for Indian Railways, Mumbai
Siemens Transportation Systems supplies The systems, which are adjusted to the local climatic and environ-
the complete electrical equipment, the mental conditions, will reduce the energy consumption by up to
brake control unit, the compressor, the 30 per cent while also reducing the maintenance and service
parking brake and various other compo- costs. The use of IGBT converters improves the ride comfort be-
nents for 170 three-car multiple units cause it ensures jerk-free acceleration and braking.
that will be used on regional routes
around the West Indian city of Mumbai.
This includes, among other components,
the pantographs, transformers, traction
and auxiliaries converters, traction motors,
train control system and passenger infor-
mation system. The components are de-
signed for two power systems: the existing
DC 1.5 kV as well as the AC 25 kV / 50 Hz
that will replace the DC system in the
Mumbai region. The components are
built in the Siemens plants in Kalwa and
Nashik in the state of Maharashtra.
Technical data
Year 2005 – 2007
Number of cars 9 12 15
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 25 / 50 + DC 1,5
Maximum power at wheel [kW] 3,300 4,400 5,500
Maximum speed [km/h] 100 100 100
Weight [t] 630 840 1050
Track gauge [mm] 1,676 1,676 1,676
Number of seats 900 1,200 1,500
Numbers built 170 (3-car base units)
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Electric Multiple Unit MRVC
for Mumbai Railways Vikas Corporation, India
For new multiple units to be used on

regional routes around the West Indian
city of Mumbai, Siemens Transportation
Systems is supplying the complete electri-
cal equipment for 303 three-car basic
units that can be coupled to form 9- to
18-car-long trains. The Siemens scope of
supply includes the complete high-voltage
equipment, the main transformer, the
traction and auxiliary converter units, the
traction motors with transmissions, plus
the train, traction, and brake control units,
the passenger information system, the ven-
tilation system, and the lighting system.
The traction components are designed
for two power systems: the existing
1.5 kV DC as well as the 25 kV AC / 50 Hz
that will replace the DC system in the
Mumbai region. Most of the components
are being built in the Siemens plants
in Kalwa and Nashik in the state of
Maharashtra.
The systems, which are adjusted to the

local climatic and environmental condi-
Technical data
tions, will reduce the energy consumption
by up to 30 percent while also reducing Year 2006 – 2010
the maintenance and service costs. The Number of cars 9 12 15 18
passengers will benefit from improved
Power system [kV/Hz] AC 25 / 50 + DC 1,5
riding comfort made possible by the use
of IGBT converters that ensure jerk-free Maximum power at wheel [kW] 3,300 4,400 5,500 6,600
acceleration and braking and by a ventila- Maximum speed [km/h] 100 100 100 100
tion system for the passenger compart- Laden weight [t] 630 840 1,050 1,260
ments.
Track gauge [mm] 1,676 1,676 1,676 1,676
Number of seats 900 1.200 1,500 1,800
Numbers built 303 (3-car base units)
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E 501 Electric Multiple Unit
for Japan Railways JR East
These EMUs are used in commuter services

between Ueno Junction in Tokyo and the
suburban center of Tsuchiura, a distance
of approximately 65 km. They were put
into service to meet increased capacity
requirements.
The new generation of multiple units is

characterized by a considerable weight
reduction with improved passenger com-
fort. As requested by the operator, the
entire technology and the maintenance
schedule are designed for a service life
of 15 years in order to reduce costs.
The vehicles were manufactured by

Kawasaki and Tokyu Car Corporation.
Siemens was responsible for the entire
main circuit and supplies the key compo-
nents of the traction equipment.
With regenerative feedback of the braking

energy into the line, Siemens technology
Technical data
is helping to deal with this aspect of envi-
ronmental protection in Japan, too. Year 1994 – 1997
Number of cars 15
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 20 / 50; DC 1,5
Weight [t] 420
Passenger capacity;
seated / standing 4,690
Numbers built 4
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DH1 and DH2 Diesel-Hydraulic Railcar
for Netherlands State Railways NS
The DH1 and DH2 railcars run under the

name “Wadloper” on secondary lines of
Netherlands Railways in the Groningen
and Leeuwarden regions.
They are characterized by high economy.

Great reliability and ease of maintenance
are further advantages that are especially
appreciated by NS.
High seating comfort and ride quality as

well as ergonomic design of the driver’s
cab meet the demands of the passengers
and operating personnel alike.
Technical data
Class DH1 DH2
Year 1983 1981 – 1983
Number of cars 1 (motor car) 2 (motor car + motor car)
Diesel engine rating [kW] 212 2 x 212
Maximum speed [km/h] 100 100
Weight [t] 37 70
Track gauge [mm] 1,435 1,435
Number of seats 63 150
Numbers built 19 31
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DM ’90 Diesel-Hydraulic Multiple Unit
for Netherlands State Railways NS
To replace old DMU stock from the 1950s

and 60s, Netherlands State Railways or-
dered the new DM ’90 diesel-hydraulic
multiple unit. With a combination of inno-
vation, especially in the control technology
and service-proven components adopted
from the SM 90 EMUs, we created a mod-
ern vehicle that meets the demands of
both the operator and the passenger.
Running gear with riding comfort worthy

of an Intercity vehicle, wide seats thanks
to full use of the vehicle structure gauge,
as well as excellent soundproofing and
thermal insulation are setting a new stan-
dard in inter-urban transportation.
The DM ’90 features a multipurpose com-

partment for transporting such cumber-
some objects as bicycles or baby carriages
and permits the installation of vending
machines.
Ease of maintenance in conjunction with

an intelligent diagnostics system is just
one of the benefits of the DM ’90 that rail
operators find most rewarding Technical data
Year 1996 – 1998
Weight [t] 94
Number of seats 151
Numbers built 53
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Sprinter Lighttrain Electric Multiple Unit
for Netherlands State Railways (NS)
On July 20, 2005, Netherlands State Rail- The compliance with the crash scenario 3 of the Dutch railway
ways (NS) awarded the consortium of legislation RKS means that the current and highest safety stan-
Bombardier Transportation and Siemens dards in the field of passive vehicle safety are being met for
Transportation Systems a contract for the passengers and operating staff.
delivery of 18 four-car and 17 six-car
electric multiple units. Siemens is responsible for the development of the following
components:
The EMUs are intended for the extension • Bodyshell
of regional and urban service in the • Bogies
conurbations in the western part of the • Traction converters (IGBT, water-cooled)
Netherlands and will gradually replace • Traction motors (water-cooled) with transmissions
the existing vehicles. • Traction cooling system
The development of these multiple units

is based on the proven class 425 EMUs of
German Rail (DB) and is adapted to the
requirements of NS and the Dutch railway
network.
Passengers’ expectations for a modern

regional / urban train are satisfied by an
attractive design, high riding comfort and
a nice panoramic view through large-
pane windows. Wide doors and spacious Technical data
entrance areas allow for fast and easy
Year 2007 – 2009 2007 – 2009
boarding and exiting.
Number of cars 4 6
Power system [kV] DC 1.5 DC 1.5
Maximum power at wheel [kW] 1,500 2,000
Weight [t] 129 176
Number of standees 68 108
Numbers built 18 17
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BM/BS 92 Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit
for Norwegian State Railways NSB
To replace multiple units up to 40 years

old, Norwegian State Railways (NSB)
ordered 15 BM 92 diesel multiple units
from Siemens Duewag Schienenfahrzeuge
GmbH*). They are being used in the
sparsely populated areas of Norway on
low-density lines.
Modern three-phase power transmission

ensures optimum utilization of the friction
coefficients and the engine output.
The extreme climatic conditions with

winter temperatures down to – 45 °C
challenge the reliability of the traction
system, the heating and thermal insula-
tion of the interior – a challenge which
the BM 92 fully meets. The air springs,
attractive interior design and comfortable
interior furnishings provide great ride
quality, too.
Capitalizing on the great strides in trac-

tion technology and bodyshell design,
the BM 92s were the most modern DMUs
in the world at the time of delivery.
Technical data
Year 1984 – 1985
Number of cars 2 (motor car + driving trailer)
Weight [t] 97
Number of seats 146
Numbers built 15

2300 / 2400 Electric Multiple Unit
for Portuguese State Railways CP
To modernize Portuguese State Railways’

fleet, the Bombardier- Siemens consortium
supplied a total of 56 electric multiple
units of classes 2300 and 2400. The vehi-
cles operate on a 27-km-long suburban
line between Lisbon and Sintra. On this
line with challenging topographical and
operating conditions – 22 km with up to
18 ‰ grades – the vehicles carry more
than a quarter of a million passengers a
day.
Each EMU is designed as a four-car unit

consisting of two power cars and two
trailer cars. The multiple unit has a sym-
metrical design, i. e. each half unit con-
sisting of a power and a trailer car forms
an electrically autonomous unit.
The class 2400 multiple units are addition-

ally equipped with an air-conditioning
system. In 1999, CP ordered the class Technical data
2300 units to be retrofitted with an air- Class 2300 2400
conditioning system as well. Year 1992 – 1996 1997 – 1999
Number of cars 4 4
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 25 / 50 AC 25 / 50
Acceleration [m/s2] 1.1 1.1
Weight [t] 180 186
Numbers built 42 14
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A Siemens-led consortium of companies The Siemens scope of supply and services included the entire
comprising Siemens and Bombardier traction and auxiliary systems, the complete control equipment,
supplied 34 electric multiple units to the HVAC, passenger information and entertainment systems, as well
Portuguese State Railways (CP) for use in as automatic couplers. Bombardier supplied the car bodies and
the Greater Porto and Lisbon areas. running gear complete with air brake system and also performed
the final assembly work in Lisbon under Siemens supervision.
This supply contract marks the beginning
of a new generation of suburban trains to
operate in Portugal under the type classi-
fication UME 3400.
Based on the Desiro family of multiple

units by Siemens and the ITINO series
from Bombardier, these EMUs are espe-
cially noted for their economical opera-
tion, low power consumption, and a high
degree of passenger comfort including a
state-of-the-art passenger information
system. Besides that, the train is provided
with an innovative system for the trans-
mission of diagnostics data as well as of
control signals to permit remote control
of energy meters and HVAC equipment by
means of GSM communication. Each of Technical data
the 34 trains consists of a permanently
Year 2002 – 2004
coupled four-car unit using Jacobs bogies.
They operate in the Greater Porto area Number of cars 4
and represent an innovative moderniza- Power system [kV / Hz] AC 25 / 50
tion of the city’s fleet of regional trains.
This delivery updates and modernizes
Porto’s fleet for regional traffic. Acceleration [m/s2] 1.0
Weight [t] 115
Number of seats 250
Numbers built 34
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for the Taiwan Railway Administration TRA
In September 1993, the Taiwan Railway

Administration (TRA) placed an order for
the supply of 86 electric multiple units
with a consortium comprising Daewoo
Heavy Industries, the South Korean
coach-maker and Siemens Transportation
Systems. The first vehicles were supplied
in June 1995.
The new class 500 EMUs are being used

on the heavily frequented West Main Line
to deal with the growing passenger traffic.
The 500 unit is a milestone in the history

of Taiwanese railway operation because
it marks the first vehicle to feature asyn-
chronous technology.
Technical data
Year 1995 – 1997
Number of cars 4
Weight [t] 165
Passenger capacity;
seated / standing 240 / 480
Numbers built 86
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for German Rail DB AG
For the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich,

the former German Federal Railway
required powerful multiple units for LRT
service. Based on the rapid transit –
S-Bahn – systems of Hamburg and Berlin
and the experience with existing AC
power vehicles, this three-car class 420
multiple unit was developed in the year
1969.
With every axle driven, this train proved

so successful that by the beginning of
1997 German Rail had put almost 500
units into service. They are used in the
Munich, Stuttgart and Frankfurt conurba-
tions and for temporary service in the
Ruhr district, too.
Technical data
Year 1969 – 1996
Number of cars 3
Weight [t] 138
Number of seats 194
Numbers built 497
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628.4 / 928.4 Diesel-Hydraulic Multiple Unit
The third in the series of class 628 diesel- References

hydraulic multiple units, the 628.4, marks • German Federal Railways/ German Rail (297)
the temporary culmination of a 20-year • Westerwaldbahn, Germany (1)
success story. No fewer than 473 multiple • Hessische Landesbahn, Germany (1)
units of this class developed by Siemens • Romanian State Railways (SNCFR) (2)
Duewag Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH*) • Elbe-Weser-Verkehrsbetriebe (5)
(SDS) have been supplied to German Rail
and to various private railways.
The 628.4 sets standards in passenger

comfort with modern running gear and
air springs, as well as exemplary thermal
insulation and soundproofing.
Today, the class 628 multiple unit can be

found working on virtually all of DB AG’s
secondary passenger rail lines. It has re-
placed heavy, cost-intensive loco-hauled
trains. With a top speed of 120 km/h, it is
also working in fast train service on some
main lines.
Developed by SDS, a total of 306 third-

series trains have been built by SDS,
Linke-Hofmann-Busch and AEG Schienen-
fahrzeuge.
Technical data
Year 1992 – 1995
Number of cars 2 (motor car + driving trailer)
Diesel engine rating [kW] 485
Weight [t] 70
Number of seats 146
Numbers built 306

628.9 / 629.0 Diesel-Hydraulic Multiple Unit
To increase the tractive effort on lines

with frequent up grades, seven 628.9 /
629.0 multiple units with the double
power car configuration were supplied to
DB AG and to the regional rail authority
Hessische Landesbahn. In principle, the
629.0 is a power car with the interior
furnishings of the 928.4 driving trailer
car.
The components are extensively the same

as those of the class 628.4. The vehicles
are manufactured by Siemens Duewag
Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH*) and AEG
Schienenfahrzeuge.
Technical data
Year 1995
Weight [t] 92
Number of seats 143
Numbers built 7

424-426 Electric Multiple Unit
The class 424-426 electric multiple units These units are being built in batches by the consortium partners.
are being supplied by a consortium includ- Siemens is responsible for the following components:
ing Bombardier and Siemens Transporta- • Main transformer
tion Systems. • Traction converter (GTO, water-cooled)
• Traction motors (water-cooled) with transmissions
The EMUs are intended for regional and • Traction cooling system
urban services on track belonging to
DB AG. They can be coupled together. To increase the usable space in the passenger compartments, all
traction equipment is arranged under floor. Owing to the low floor
The full-width gangways between the height, the main transformer and traction converters have an
cars provide an unobstructed view through extremely low-profile design.
the interior. Together with call stations to
the driver and an extensive information The traction system features regenerative feedback of the braking
system, this increases passenger safety energy and use of the heat dissipated from the traction compo-
and comfort. nents to heat the passenger compartments.
Technical data
Class ET 424 / 425*) ET 426*) ET 425.x
Year from 1998 from 1998 2002 – 2008
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 15 / 16.7 AC 15 / 16.7 AC 15 / 16.7
Acceleration [m/s2] 1.0 0.9 1.0
Maximum speed [km/h] 140 / 160 cont. ATC 160 cont. ATC 140 with INDUSI
160 cont. ATC**)
Weight [t] 108 61 108
Track gauge [mm] 1,435 1,435 1,435
Number of seats 206 / 192 112 204
Platform height [mm] 760 760 760
550 550 550
Numbers built 196 43 93
28 *) 360 mm with step **) 20 ET 425,3 cont. ATC

Desiro Classic Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit
With the class 642, German Rail (DB AG) References

has ordered modern and eco-friendly • German Rail (233)
diesel multiple units for its regional rail • Kahlgrund-Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH (1)
needs.
The main comfort features of the train

are:
• 60 % low-floor with a floor height of
only 575 mm
• Bright and spacious interior, large-pane
window bands, unobstructed view
through the entire train
• Toilet system suitable for handicapped
passengers
• Boarding aids for wheelchair users
• Ventilation system
• Bogies with air springs for maximum
passenger comfort
The use of production components from

city bus technology in the class 642 en-
sures low investment and service costs,
thus permitting attractive and economi-
cal operation on secondary lines and in
conurbations.
Technical data
Year 2000 – 2003
Weight [t] ca. 68
Number of seats 123
Numbers built 234
29
The Desiro Classic gives our customers The result:

all the benefits of a modern, environ- Desiro Classic is a train that can satisfy passenger wishes and meet
ment-friendly diesel-mechanical multiple operator requirements to a maximum degree, as proven by the ex-
unit for regional rail service. tensive list of reference applications.
The main comfort features References:

of the train are: • HHGB Hornbaekbahnen (1)
• Comfortable interior through • Nordwestbahn from Angel Trains (6)
high-quality materials as well as a • MAV Hungarian State Railway (23)
combination of direct and indirect • SNTFC Romanian State Railway (120)
lighting • Danish State Railways from Angel Trains (12)
• 6 % low-floor section with a floor • Connex from Angel Trains (12)
height of only 575 mm • Vogtlandbahn (24)
• Bright and spacious interior, continuous • Greek State Railways (8)
band of large-pane windows, unob- • Austrian Federal Railways (60)
structed view over the entire train • Hessische Landesbahn HLB (6)
interior • Bulgarian State Railways BDŽ (25)
• Toilet system suitable for handicapped • Nordjyske Jernbaner, Denmark (7)
passengers • Siemens’ ETCS experimental vehicle (1)
• Boarding aids for wheelchair users
• Air-cooling system
• Bogies with air springs for maximum
passenger comfort.
• In addition, a number of special fur-
nishings such as ticket vending machine Technical data
and / or beverage machines, CCTV sur-
Year 2000 – 2008
veillance, etc. are optional
Thanks to the use of mass-produced com- Diesel engine rating [kW] 2 x 275 or
ponents adopted from the motor vehicle 2 x 315
sector, the Desiro Classic guarantees low from 2006: 2 x 335, Stage 3A
investment and operating costs which, Maximum speed [km/h] 120

in addition to the possibility of flexible Weight [t] approx. 68
deployment in multiple-running or multi-
section train formations, permit attractive
and profitable operation on secondary Number of seats 123
lines and in conurbations. Numbers built 305
30
for NCTD, California
Siemens received an order from the transit

agency North County Transit District
(NCTD) for 12 two-car multiple units to
connect the Californian cities of Oceanside,
Vista, San Marcos and Escondido.
The Desiro Classic trains ordered by NCTD

are largely identical with the same type
of vehicles being used in Europe, e. g. by
German Rail as the type VT 642. A major
difference is the elimination of the 1st
class section and the toilet module, thus
raising the total capacity to 128 seated
and 90 standing passengers. An addi-
tional feature is the more powerful air-
conditioning that has been to account
for the higher ambient temperatures.
Technical data
Year 2006
Number of cars 2
Weight [t] ca. 70
Number of seats 128
Numbers built 12
31
Desiro EMG 312 Electric Multiple Unit
for Slovenian Railway SZ
The class 312 electric railcars for Slovenian

Railway (SZ) represent the single- and
double-articulated versions of the Desiro
family of regional rail vehicles. They were
built by Siemens AG, Transportation Sys-
tems and TVT (Slovenia) on behalf of the
general contractor Siemens Austria.
These vehicles will be used for rail service

on all electrified routes in Slovenia as
well as in the Ljubljana region on the
85-km-long Koper-Postojna line and the
62-km-long Ljubljana-Zidani Most line.
This design combines high performance,

comfort and low life cycle costs and is the
consistent development of the successful
range of vehicles designed by Siemens
Transportation Systems for regional rail
service. The electric railcar is designed on
the basis of a modular system with de-
fined interfaces and therefore offers ad-
ditional advantages in terms of operating
reliability and safety. Technical data
Class 312-0 312-1
Year 2000 2001
Number of cars 2 3
Power system [kV] DC 3 DC 3
Weight [t] 75 95
Numbers built 10 20
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Desiro ET Electric Multiple Unit
for Kuala Lumpur’s ExpressRailLink, Malaysia
A new fast rail service – the Express- Developed from a DB AG express train model, these units are
RailLink (ERL) – has been built to provide distinguished by improved elegant styling as well as by modern
quick connections between the modern traction and control equipment.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport and
downtown Kuala Lumpur. To accommodate the expected increase in the number of riders
these trains are designed to run in multiple. A special convenience
The top-quality furnished ERL trains take offered in ERL service enables passengers not only to check in for
passengers to the airport nonstop in their entire trip but also hand in their baggage upon arriving at
30 minutes and in high comfort. Additional KLS (Kuala Lumpur Sentral = the city’s main station), leaving them
CRS (Commuter Rail Service) trains with free to travel with only their hand luggage. These multiple units
more robust interior furnishings and extra are provided with a separate baggage compartment for this pur-
space for standees are deployed to cope pose. Each ERL train is also equipped with toilets, suitable for
with day-to-day commuter traffic. These handicapped persons.
CRS trains stop at three stations along the
route. Except for the interiors, both trains
are identical in design to ensure rational
maintenance and spare parts stocking.
Technical data
Year 2001 – 2002
Number of cars 4
Weight [t] 120
Number of seats (type ERL) 156
Number of seats (type CRS) 144
Number of standees (type 396
CRS)
Numbers built (ERL + CRS) 8+4
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Desiro Electric Multiple Unit
for Greek Railways OSE
Greek Railways (OSE) ordered 20 five-car

electric multiple units of the Desiro type
from Siemens AG.
These EMUs are being built by a German-

Greek consortium led by Siemens AG
(Germany) and including Siemens AE
(Greece) and Hellenic Ship Yards.
The modern EMUs are part of the success-

ful Desiro platform from Siemens Trans-
portation Systems that is used in Germany,
the United Kingdom and numerous other
countries. The maximum power of the
fully air-conditioned trains is 3,000 kW,
the maximum speed 160 km/h. The Desiro
units will be used in Athens to connect
the airport with the city as well as on
the North-South link between Athens-
Thessaloniki.
The Desiro for OSE offers a high quality

and ride comfort. Its modular design –
using service-proven and tested compo- Technical data
nents – ensures high technical reliability
Year 2004
and low life cycle costs.
Number of cars 5
Weight [t] 150
Number of seats 310
Numbers built 20
34
Desiro RABe 514 Double-Deck Electric Multiple Unit
for Swiss Federal Railways SBB
The modern electric multiple units run-

ning at 140 km/h are fully airconditioned,
equipped with vacuum toilets and suitable
for handicapped people. Wide doors per-
mit fast boarding and existing even for
passengers with mobility impairments.
The comprehensive passenger informa-
tion system helps passengers keep track
with their travel status. The EMUs are
characterized by their high acceleration
capability for demanding rapid transit
service, serving routes with relatively
short distances between stops. The units
combine modern design with proven
technology and reliable components.
Technical data
Year 2005 – 2008
Number of cars 4
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 15 / 16.7
Weight [t] 218
Number of seats 396
Numbers built 35 + 25
35
Desiro Classic Electric Multiple Unit
for Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ)
In 2005, Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ)

placed an order for electric multiple units
of the type Desiro Class of EMU comprising
15 three-car trains and 10 four-car trains.
Vehicles of the type Desiro Classic EMU

have also been supplied to other European
countries, including Slovenia and Greece.
The multiple units for the Bulgarian State
Railways BDŽ represent a further develop-
ment of this proven family of vehicles
from Siemens Transportation Systems.
The vehicles excel through their superior

running performance and comfort at low
life cycle costs.
The train’s design is based on a modular

platform with clearly defined interfaces
and offers additional advantages in terms
of technical reliability and safety.
Technische Daten
Class 3-car unit 4-car unit
First delivery from 2007 from 2008
Number of cars / unit 3 4
Weight [t] ca. 101 ca. 123
Numbers built 15 10
36
Desiro UK Class 360 Multiple Unit
for ONE Great Eastern
National Express is one of the major suc-

cessful bus and rail service providers in
Great Britain. One of its business units is
ONE Great Eastern that operates a net-
work of railway lines starting at London’s
Liverpool Street station and which has
recorded dramatic increases in ridership
in the past few years. As a result, an order
was placed via Angel Trains Ltd. – the
world’s largest leasing company for pas-
senger trains – with Siemens for 21 Desiro
type four-car multiple units that are to
replace the old rolling stock. To meet
infrastructure requirements these trains
are designed to operate on the 25 kV AC
line voltage system.
The class 360 is a four-car multiple unit

that offers 280 seats, including 16 in first
class. The power supply is 25 kV / 50 Hz.
The vehicles are being used between
the Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Clacton
terminals. These 21 multiple units have
been in service since 2003 and have Technical data
accumulated a running performance of
Year 2002
over three million kilometers. The maxi-
mum traction power is 1,550 kW at a Number of cars 4
weight of 170 t. There is one universal Power system [kV / Hz] AC 25 / 50
WC module per train. Maximum speed
is 160 km/h.
Weight [t] 174
Number of seats 280
Numbers built 21
37
for South West Trains
Stagecoach, one of the largest bus and

train operators in the United Kingdom,
have the franchise to operate South West
Trains – the busiest commuter railway in
the United Kingdom serving London’s
Waterloo Station from the southwest.
In early 2001, Stagecoach and Angel

Trains (world’s largest leasing company
of passenger trains) placed a contract
with Siemens for multiple unit trains to
run on the South West Trains network.
The contract comprises 45 x class 444
five-car multiple units each 23 meters
long.
In addition Siemens have a 25-year train

care contract to maintain the trains at a
purpose-built depot in Northam, South-
ampton.
Technical data
Year 2002
Number of cars 5
Power system [V] DC 750
Weight [t] 227
Number of seats 334
Length of vehicle [m] 23
Numbers built 45
38
for South West Trains
Stagecoach, one of the largest bus and

train operators in the United Kingdom,
have the franchise to operate South West
Trains – the busiest commuter railway in
the United Kingdom serving London’s
Waterloo Station from the southwest.
In 2001, Stagecoach and Angel Trains

(the world’s largest leasing company of
passenger trains) placed a contract with
Siemens for 110 class 450 four-car multi-
ple unit trains. In addition, Siemens was
awarded a 25-year contract to maintain
these trains at a purpose-built depot in
Northam, Southampton.
In 2005, the customer ordered 17 more

trains to be delivered by the end of 2006.
Technical data
Year 2002 – 2006
Number of cars 4
Power system [V] DC 750
Weight [t] 176
Number of seats 273
Numbers built 100 + 10 + 17
39
Desiro UK Class 350 / 1 Multiple Unit
for West Coast Main Line
For use in West Coast Mainline regional

traffic, Angel Trains Limited purchased a
total of 30 class 350/1 electric multiple
units for the operator National Express
Group, which will commence service in
2005.
The EMUs for National Express Groups are

equipped for operation in AC 25 kV and
DC 750 V systems. They have a maximum
speed of 160 km/h. The four-car Desiro
trains use a 2 + 2 seating arrangement in
the 1st and 2nd class sections. The new
trains will initially operate on the London
Euston – Milton Keynes and Birmingham
New Street – Liverpool Lime Street
routes.
Siemens is also responsible for the main-

tenance and cleaning of the trains, for
which a new depot is being established in
Northampton.
Technical data
Year 2004 – 2005
Number of cars 4
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 25 / 50 + DV 750 V
Maximum power at wheel [kW] 1,550 AC, 1,500 DC
Weight [t] 175
Number of seats 235
Numbers built 30
40
Desiro UK Class 360 / 2 Multiple Unit
for Heathrow Airport Limited
For the Heathrow Connect Service, The new multiple units are built in the Siemens TS plant in
Heathrow Airport Limited has ordered Uerdingen (Germany) and maintained in Heathrow’s Old Oak
a total of 4 class 360/2 electric multiple Common depot.
units that are in service from 2005.
The original order included four four-car units. These will now be
The EMUs for Heathrow Airport Limited converted to five-car units by December 2007, and an additional
are equipped for operation with AC 25 kV five-car multiple unit will also be delivered.
and reach a maximum speed of 160 km/h.
They provide space for 280 seated and
130 standing passengers, are fully air-
conditioned and use acoustic and optical
passenger information systems. The pas-
senger compartment offers additional
space for luggage, meeting the require-
ments of airline passengers. The trains
are designed to increase the transporta-
tion capacity of the Heathrow Express
and service five new stops in the West
London area between Ealing Broadway
and Heathrow Airport.
Technical data
Year 2004 – 2007
Number of cars 4+1
[kV / Hz] AC 25 / 50
Weight [t] 170
Number of seats 266
Numbers built 5
41
Desiro UK Class 185 Diesel-Hydraulic Multiple Unit
for First Group & Keolis / TransPennine Express
For intercity traffic in Northern England, To date, all trains have been delivered precisely on schedule. And
HSBC Rail (UK) Limited ordered for the they have displayed their high level of reliability right from the
operator consortium FirstGroup plc / beginning of scheduled passenger service.
Keolis SA a total of 51 diesel multiple
units of the type Desiro UK Class 185, the The trains are being built in the Siemens plant in Krefeld-Uerdingen
first of which have been in service in the (Germany), tested at Wildenrath Test Center and will be delivered
First TransPennine rail network since to the customer by the end of 2006.
March 2006.
The three-car DMUs, which are about

70 m long, operate at a running speed of
160 km/h. They are equipped with power-
ful diesel engines that provide particularly
good traction on the steep gradients of
the Pennine Hills in Northern England.
In addition to a modular, maintenance-

friendly design, the train provides many
features that enhance the comfort of the
passengers. These include, for example,
the comfortable “intercity-class” seats,
the air-conditioning system, the GPS-based
passenger information system that keeps
passengers up-to-date with important
travel details depending on the current
location of the train, the CCTV video sur-
veillance system and the special area Technical data
reserved for mobility-impaired passengers. Year 2005 – 2006
Number of cars 3
Weight [t] 163
Number of seats 169
Numbers built 51
42
Airport Rail Link Bangkok Electric Multiple Unit
for Thai State Railways
Siemens, as a member of a consortium,

received an order from Thailand’s state
railways to build a railway link to Bangkok’s
new Suvarnabhumi airport. This order
further strengthens Siemens’ position as
a leading provider of airport links.
The four-car Express and the three-car

City Line multiple units based on the
proven Desiro UK platform from Siemens
are supplied via a 25 kV AC / 50 Hz contact
line. The Express train offers 164 standard
seats, six folding seats, one wheelchair
space and a universal toilet. The City Line
train has 150 bench seats and standing
room for 595 passengers. It is designed
for a maximum speed of 160 km/h.
Technical data
Class City Line Express
Year ab 2007 ab 2007
Number of cars 3 4
Track gauge [mm] 1.435 1.435
Number of seats 150 164 + 6
Numbers built 5 4
43
“Paradise” DH4-1 Diesel-Hydraulic Multiple Unit
for Iranian Islamic Republic Railways RAI
In 2001, RAJA passenger trains, the pas- The four cars of the DH4-1 trains are semi-permanently coupled at
senger trans-portation services branch of their ends. The motor car concept allows the automatic coupling
Iranian Islamic Republic Railways (RAI), of several trains of the same length up to a total length of 12 cars.
ordered 20 diesel-hydraulic Intercity mul- The train offers very high operating performance and high-quality
tiple units from Siemens Austria, initially interior furnishings to passengers, including audio and video enter-
for operation on the 1,000-km-long route tainment, an on-board galley for catering, large legroom and
between Tehran and Mashad. This formed adjustable seat backs, tilt tables, seat back tables, European- and
the basis of the DH4-1 motor car concept, oriental- style toilets, wheelchair space, a fully air-conditioned pas-
which uses proven components to ensure senger space and an independent air-conditioning system for the
high reliability and availability. The steel driver’s cab.
construction motor cars are equipped
with underfloor drive components and
are designed for high ride comfort with
full air-conditioning and high speeds (up
to 160 km/h) on nonelectrified routes.
Technical data
Year 2004 – 2005
Number of cars 4+2
Weight [t] 240
Number of seats 252
Numbers built 20
44
for CISALPINO AG, Italy
The CISALPINO AG – a joint venture of the

Italian State Railway (FS), Swiss Federal
Railways (SBB) and the Lötschbergbahn
(BLS) – has ordered 9 dual-system class
470 Pendolinos with active tilt control.
This EMU marked a milestone on the

way to improving the rail link over the
Alps with all its curves. It services the
Milan – Bern – Basel, Milan – Geneva and
Milan – Zurich routes. These lines link up
with the high-speed networks of the
neighboring countries.
For this Fiat order, Siemens supplied the

main components of the high-voltage
equipment and the SIBAS®32-based trac-
tion control.
Technical data
Year 1996
Number of cars 9
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 15 / 16,7 DC 3
Weight [t] 498
Number of seats 473 (+ 2)
Numbers built 9
45
CPA Class 4000 Electric Multiple Unit (Pendoluso)
These class 4000 EMUs were the first The train is equipped with the Fiat hydraulic tilting system. It is ful-
tilting trains to be introduced in Portugal ly air-conditioned and has an audio system with cassette and CD
for speeds of up to 220 km/h. players, as well as a video system with ceiling-mounted monitors
in every car. Information is provided to passengers in the form of
At the end of February 1996, Fiat as electronic interior and exterior displays, as well as interactive infor-
general contractor and Siemens as sub- mation terminal. Communication to the outside from all cars is
contractor for the electrical equipment made possible through the use of mobile telephones. A fax ma-
received the order for ten trains, the first chine is also provided for the convenience of passengers.
five of which were delivered starting from
December 1998 to the beginning of 1999.
The last five trains were delivered within
2000.
The short delivery time of 10 months be-

tween receipt of order and delivery of the
first items deserves special mention.
The Pendoluso is an EMU InterCity made

up of two driving motor cars, two inter-
mediate motor cars and two intermediate
trailer cars. The sixth car is a restaurant /
bar. Two of the six cars are more luxuri-
ously equipped than the others. One car
is equipped with wheelchair spaces,
wheelchair lift and toilet designed for
Technical data
use by the disabled.
Year 1998 – 2000
Number of cars 6
Weight [t] 325
Number of seats 301
Numbers built 10
46
ICE 1 High Speed Trainset
The ICE 1 was Germany’s first high-speed

train. Siemens supplied components for
the ICE 1 power car, including the trac-
tion motors and traction control units.
In July 2005, Siemens received the order
to equip 19 ICE 1 trainsets with the ETCS
train control system. These trainsets
will provide service on routes between
Germany and Switzerland starting in
December 2006.
Technical data
Year 1990 – 1992
Continuous rating [kW] 4,800
Numbers built 120
47
The Siemens-led Siemens / Bombardier

consortium supplied an addition to the
ICE family.
The appearance, principal dimensions,

exterior profile and electrical equipment
of the ICE® 2 continue the tradition of
the ICE series. One readily visible feature
of the second generation is the fully au-
tomatic nose coupling behind the electro-
pneumatically operated nose flap. With
its power car class 402 solution, the ICE 2
is planned for service either as a half-train
(one power car and one driving trailer car
with six intermediate cars) or as a full-
length trainset (two coupled halftrains).
The ICE 2 can run on all DB AG tracks
with 15 kV, 16.7 Hz, as well as on some
tracks belonging to SBB and ÖBB.
Technical data
Year 1995 – 1997
Number of cars 8
Weight [t] 410
Number of seats
(incl. restaurant) 389
Numbers built 44
48
ICE T Electric Trainset
A consortium consisting of Bombardier, Thanks to the tilting technology (up to 8º inclination in curves),
Alstom, and Siemens supplied 43 ICE® T the riding comfort is improved and travel time cut by 15 to 20 %.
vehicle incorporating titling systems to
handle the electric mainline traffic In the spring of 2002, German Rail ordered another 28 ICE T
(Series 1) for German Rail (DB AG). The trainsets (Series 2).
first trainsets entered revenue service at
the start of the summer timetable 1999.
The trains are designed for deployment

on existing alignments, running at
speeds of up to 230 km/h. They will be
used on German Rail’s network and in
crossborder traffic with Switzerland.
Technical data
Series 1 Series 1 Series 2
5-car unit 7-car unit 7-car unit
Year 1999 – 2000 1999 – 2000 2004 – 2005
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 15 / 16.7 AC 15 / 16.7 AC 15 / 16.7
Maximum speed [km/h] 230 230 230
Weight [t] 273 366 366
Track gauge [mm] 1,435 1,435 1,435
Number of seats 250 381 390
Numbers built 11 32 28
49
ICE TD High Speed Diesel-Electric Trainset
The fast diesel-electric trainset ICE TD®

with active tilting was developed and
built by a Siemens-led consortium com-
prising Siemens and Bombardier.
It is equipped with active tilt control by

Siemens, permitting travel times that are
attractive for the passenger without the
operator having to invest heavily in the
infrastructure.
Technical data
Year 1999 – 2000
Number of cars 4
Weight [t] 200
Number of seats 195
Numbers built 20
50
for German Rail DB AG and for Netherlands State Railways NS
Under the leadership of Siemens, the ICE single as well as multisystem capability. The multi-system version
work group Siemens/ Bombardier supplied is intended as European variant for deployment on international
German Rail (DB AG) and Netherlands railway networks such as in Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
State Railways (NS) with the ICE® 3 train- Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.
set (Series 1). With its multiple unit con-
figuration, the ICE 3 represents a com- To meet the demands of the catering scheme he favors, the
pletely new development for high-speed operator can choose from a number of different ICE 3 floor plans.
rail (HSR) service. All the traction equip-
ment is arranged under floor and 50 % of Following the successful introduction of this trainset, another
all axles are driven by individual traction 13 Series 2 trains were supplied to German Rail. In December
motors. Thanks to this distributed traction 2005, the ICE Siemens / Bombardier joint venture received the
arrangement, the ICE 3 is able to attain a order to convert five ICE 3 trainsets into multi-system versions for
starting acceleration never before known revenue service in France.
in this sector. This vehicle comes with
Technische Daten
Series 1 Series 2
e. g. Bistro concept
Single-system Multi-system Single-system
Year 2000 – 2001 2000 – 2001 ab 2004
Power system [kV / Hz] AC 15 / 16.7 AC 25 / 50 AC 15 / 16.7
AC 15 / 16.7
DC 3
DC 1.5
Continuous power [kW]
at AC 8,000 8,000 8,000
at DC – 4,300 –
Maximum speed [km/h]
at AC 330 330 330
at DC – 220 –
Track gauge [mm] 1,435 1,435 1,435
Number of seats 441 431 458
Numbers built
German Rail 37 13 13
Netherlands Railways – 4 –
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High Speed Trainset Velaro E
On July 30, 2001, Siemens AG and the The Velaro E train configuration uses the same principles as the
Spanish railway company RENFE AVE® DB AG’s ICE 3: all traction and auxiliary systems are distributed un-
signed the contract for the delivery of der floor and, consequently, generate extra passenger and service
16 high-speed trainsets, due to the open- space in the train.
ing a new line of operation between
Madrid – Barcelona. The trains will be The high-speed trains by Siemens set new standards for fast rail
delivered in an eight-car configuration. service not only in Spain. The project shows again that Siemens
They will provide a travel time of less has one of the most innovative and attractive highspeed train
than two hours and thirty minutes for the concepts worldwide.
distance of about 625 km between Barce-
lona and Madrid. The train will be de-
signed for a maximum speed of 350 km/h.
This velocity makes these trains the fast-
est seriesproduction train worldwide.
The new Velaro® E trains are based on
the same technology already proven in
revenue service on German Rail’s ICE® 3
(Deutsche Bahn AG).
Furthermore the interior outfit is adapted

to the RENFE marketing and service con-
cept. This signifies the realization of three
different passenger areas inside the train.
• the “Club-Class” with the highest

Technical data
comfort, 2+1seating arrangements
and a separate service provision Year ab 2005
• the “Preferente-Class”, which is compa- Number of cars 8
rable to DB AG ICE 3’s first class and
• the “Turista-Area” with 2 + 2 seating
arrangements. Maximum speed [km/h] 350
Weight [t] 439
Number of seats 404
Numbers built 16 + 10
52
High Speed Trainset Velaro RUS
for Russian Railways RZD
In April 2005 and in May 2006, Siemens

and the Russian railway operator RZD
signed contracts for the development
and construction of high speed trains
and for their maintenance over a period
of 30 years. The project includes the
delivery of initially eight high speed train-
sets and calls for the characteristics of all
components and systems to be adapted
to the specific climatic requirements and
to the standards of the Russian Federation.
The trainsets with distributed traction
equipment are to be supplied in two
variants, i.e. in single- and dual-system
versions, so that they can be used
throughout the entire railway network.
These ten-car trainsets are intended for
service on all high speed lines of the
Russian Federation, starting with the
Moscow – St. Petersburg line. They are
based on the world’s most advanced high
speed technology and characterized by Technical data
an attractive design. The car bodies are Year ab 2008
wider than those of the Velaro E and are Number of cars 10
made of trendsetting aluminum material.
Power system [kV / Hz] Single-system trains:
3 kV DC
Dual-system trains:
3 kV DC + 25 kV / 50 AC
Maximum speed [km/h] 250 (upgradeable to 300)
Weight [t] 667
Width of car body [mm] 3,265
Number of seats 604
Numbers built 8
53
High Speed Trainset Velaro CN
for Chinese Ministry of Railways MOR
In November 2005, Siemens AG and its

partner CNR Tangshan Locomotive &
Rolling Stock Works won an order from
the Chinese Ministry of Railways MOR
to supply 60 high speed trains.
The eight-car trainsets with a maximum

service speed of 300 km/h are based on
the Velaro platform and offer 2 + 3 seat-
ing in the tourist class for 600 passengers.
The trains will initially be used on the
Beijing – Tianjin route and later also pro-
vide service on other routes, including
the Beijing – Shanghai and Guangzhou –
Wuhan lines.
The trains benefit not only from the

world’s most advanced high speed tech-
nology, but also an attractive design. The
car bodies are wider than those of the
Velaro E and are made of trendsetting
aluminum material.
The high expectations of the customer for

local content are fulfilled by the transfer
Technical data
of knowledge to various Chinese partners.
The first trains will be presented before Year from 2007
the start of the 2008 Olympic Summer Number of cars 8
Games in Beijing.
Weight [t] 447
Number of seats 601
Numbers built 60
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Siemens AG
Transportation Systems
Trains
P.O. Box 32 40
91050 Erlangen
Germany
[email protected]
www.siemens.com/transportation/trains
Printed in Germany
TH 166-060509 199741 RL 09061.0
Dispo 21704 c4bs 3899
Order No. A19100-V800-B748-V1-7600
InterCity®, ICE International®, ICE®, ICE T®,

ICE TD® and ICE-Sprinter® are registered
trademarks of German Rail.
AVE® is a registered trademark of RENFE.
Velaro® and Desiro® are registered trademarks
of Siemens AG.
The information in this document contains general

descriptions of the technical options available, which
do not always have to be present in individual cases.
The required features should therefore be specified
in each individual case at the time of closing the
contract.
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Trains

High Speed and Intercity Trains

Convenient Connections for Rail Services

Intelligent, environment-friendly concepts are required that combine

Multiple unit trains from Siemens Transportation Systems have always

Although we can’t make the tracks go any faster, we can certainly

As one of the world-leading suppliers of rail vehicles and railway sys-

For urban traffic in several conurbations,

Each train consists of a power car, a center

All the trains were manufactured at

*) Today Siemens AG, Transportation Systems 7

As a replacement for the loco-hauled

The four-car EMUs consist of two power

The leader of the consortium that built

8 *) Today Siemens AG, Transportation Systems

The distinguishing features of this project:

The design of the MR/MRD diesel-hydraulic

Like all DMUs from Siemens Duewag

The introduction of these vehicles with a

Scandia-Randers built 82 vehicles under

10 *) Today Siemens AG, Transportation Systems

The three-car class UT / S447 electric

Thanks to modern, three-phase AC pro-

A further aspect in the high acceptance

So far, 183 units of this class have

On June 1, 1998, the “Heathrow Express”

Since June 1999, the multiple units have

Although delivered as three-car units, Technical data

The class 333 electric multiple units

They have replaced the class 308 vehicles

The new electric multiple units are a mod-

The use of air springs ensures extremely

For new multiple units to be used on

The systems, which are adjusted to the

These EMUs are used in commuter services

The new generation of multiple units is

The vehicles were manufactured by

With regenerative feedback of the braking

The DH1 and DH2 railcars run under the

They are characterized by high economy.

High seating comfort and ride quality as

To replace old DMU stock from the 1950s

Running gear with riding comfort worthy

The DM ’90 features a multipurpose com-

Ease of maintenance in conjunction with

The development of these multiple units

Passengers’ expectations for a modern

To replace multiple units up to 40 years

Modern three-phase power transmission

The extreme climatic conditions with

Capitalizing on the great strides in trac-

*) Today Siemens AG, Transportation Systems 21

To modernize Portuguese State Railways’

Each EMU is designed as a four-car unit

The class 2400 multiple units are addition-

Based on the Desiro family of multiple

In September 1993, the Taiwan Railway

The new class 500 EMUs are being used

The 500 unit is a milestone in the history