New Mireo trainsets on order for Regensburg/Danube Valley network

Posted: 30 September 2021 | Global Railway Review | No comments yet

Dr. Axel Hennighausen, CEO of agilis added: “When we ordered the new trains, our focus was on ensuring a high level of passenger comfort provided by generously designed interiors. At agilis, we feel it’s especially important to make sure our passengers are thoroughly comfortable.”

“The commissioning of the new trainsets for the Regensburg/Danube Valley network, with its service to Nuremberg and the mainline connections there, will offer significant added value for our passengers – a milestone in the history of agilis,” commented Gerhard Knöbel, Commercial and Mobilisation Project Director.

Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility said: “We at Siemens Mobility are delighted that we’ve been commissioned to deliver the new trainsets for the Regensburg/Danube Valley network. We’ve already sold over 240 trainsets from our successful Mireo series. The train impresses operators and passengers alike with their improved passenger comfort, reliability, and energy efficiency. We have developed a new, particularly powerful variant of the Mireo especially for the Regensburg/Danube Valley network. The train is equipped with two additional drive axles that enables faster acceleration.”

The new Mireo trainsets have 216 seats and provide improved passenger comfort due to their spacious design. Each entrance has a multipurpose area that is not restricted by folding seats, which increases passenger convenience. All trains are barrier-free for passengers with limited mobility. In addition, a lift is available for wheelchair users to ease entries and exits at stations with lower platforms. A large number of luggage racks makes it easier for passengers to stow their luggage.

A real-time passenger information system displays updated arrival and departure times, as well as connection options for the respective stations. The trains will also have special high-frequency window panes developed by Siemens Mobility, that significantly improve cellphone reception on board. Free WLAN service will also be available throughout the train.

The Mireo from Siemens Mobility is a scalable articulated trainset, whose weight has been substantially reduced by various design measures, such as bogies with inside bearings. Significantly improved aerodynamics compared to previous models considerably reduce the train’s energy consumption. The new Mireo variant is particularly powerful, enabling it to accelerate faster. The train has a top speed of 160km/h.