Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 11, Siemens Mobility has revealed its latest regional train models for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland at the Wegberg-Wildenrath Test Centre in Germany. The fleet, set to enter service in the Leipzig region from December 2026, will include 75 Mireo trains, comprising battery-powered Mireo Plus B units designed for non-electrified routes.

The new fleet will operate roughly 10.6 million train-kilometres per year across multiple lines in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia.

The new fleet is planned to cover around 10.6 million train kilometres annually across multiple lines in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, including S1, S3, S4, S5, S5x, S6, and S30. The contract, valued at approximately €500 million ($576.1 million) and awarded in December 2023, is the largest to date for Siemens Mobility’s Mireo platform.

The order consists of 41 three-car Mireo trains for Die Länderbahn, 18 four-car trains for DB Regio, and 16 two-car Mireo Plus B battery-electric trains for ZVNL Schienenfahrzeug. Procurement and deployment are managed by a consortium led by Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL), in collaboration with Nahverkehrsservice Sachsen-Anhalt, Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen, Öffentlicher Personennahverkehr Vogtland, and the Thuringian Ministry for Infrastructure and Agriculture.

ZVNL Association chairman and Nordsachsen District Administrator Kai Emanuel said: “The modernisation and expansion of the fleet in the region is an important building block for the transport transition and the preservation of the industrial location. This project is funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Free State of Saxony within the framework of the Coal Regions Investment Act.”

The new trains will provide seating for 100 to 200 passengers depending on the configuration. Standard features include multi-purpose areas, bicycle spaces, first-class compartments, accessible entryways, free Wi-Fi, charging ports including wireless charging at some tables, and a real-time information system for arrivals, departures, and connections. Siemens Mobility has also incorporated a window solution to improve mobile phone reception.

The increased number of doors and expanded internal space are expected to facilitate faster boarding and alighting, improving timetable adherence. Thomas Graetz, head of regional trains and commuter rail at Siemens Mobility, said: “We are very pleased that, starting in December 2026, these state-of-the-art Mireo trains, including the innovative, battery-powered Mireo Plus B, will significantly strengthen mobility in this region. ZVNL, Länderbahn, and DB Regio will receive more capacity, flexibility, and maximum passenger comfort.”

Siemens Mobility has supplied 23 Mireo fleets so far, comprising over 550 trains that have collectively exceeded 50 million kilometres in service. The Mireo platform offers electric multiple units as well as battery and hydrogen-powered options.

In addition to this deployment, Siemens Mobility and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) recently signed a framework agreement to implement digital interlockings across the Swiss rail network, reflecting ongoing advancements in rail infrastructure and digital operations.

This new fleet represents a major investment in sustainable, flexible, and passenger-friendly regional transport, supporting mobility growth and improved connectivity across central Germany.