Alstom delivers Coradia trains. Alstom, a leading company in the field of intelligent and sustainable mobility, is supplying 18 modern electric Coradia Max trains with multiple units to DB Regio AG.
The order comprises nine three-car trains and nine five-car trains, which will initially start operating on the popular RE1 regional express line between Hamburg and Rostock in the Baltic Sea-Alster (OSTA) subnetwork when the timetable change takes place in December 2027.
Following the electrification of the line between Bad Kleinen and Lübeck and the construction of a connecting curve, trains will also run to Lübeck.
Alstom delivers Coradia trains
“The change in mobility in the north of the country is gathering speed. With our new double-decker trains, we are helping DB Regio to expand its passenger services in the states of Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in a sustainable and modern way,” said Müslüm Yakisan, President of Alstom Region DACH. “The Coradia Max achieves very good results in terms of capacity and comfort, offering the best arguments for greener mobility on the railways. Passengers in northern Germany can look forward to reliable, spacious and barrier-free trains.”
“Our Hanse-Express train between Rostock, Schwerin and Hamburg is one of the most important lifelines in the region for commuters and day trippers. We are delighted to have won the tender and look forward to the new vehicles. The federal states are investing in state-of-the-art trains, where passengers will benefit, for example, from additional passenger information and lounge areas. The RE4 Lübeck – Schwerin and RE2 Lübeck – Rostock lines will add more services to Hanse Express,” says Carsten Moll, President of DB Regio North-East.
“With the cross-border OSTA subnetwork of the federal states, 18 new and modern vehicles will be purchased in the future. The new trains, which will for the first time feature the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state design inside and out, will offer our passengers a pleasant journey between the Baltic Sea and Alster with around 720 seats. With additional frequencies and new routes, we are creating greener mobility, suitable for everyday use, connecting the northern German regions and the Hamburg metropolitan region,” said Daniel Bischof, Managing Director of VMV-Verkehrsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern mbH.
Compared to the vehicles currently used in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, the new trains offer passengers up to 50% more seats between Büchen and Hamburg at peak times. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the new lines from Rostock and Schwerin to Lübeck will benefit from the three-car multiple unit train with a total of 265 seats. The five-car multiple-unit train with two additional central double-decker carriages will have a total of 462 seats. The trains will be produced at Alstom’s Salzgitter plant.
The vehicles have a maximum authorised speed of 160 km/h and are equipped for the European Train Control System (ETCS) ex works, as well as a combination of high capacity and comfort. Two different access heights allow comfortable and ramp-free access for passengers with reduced mobility to almost all stations on lines RE1, RE2 and RE4. Thanks to the wide profile of the upper deck carriage, the vehicles also offer a generous feeling of space and greater freedom of movement. In addition, free Wi-Fi provides fast internet and specially treated windows ensure better mobile phone reception during the journey.
The combination of single- and double-decker coaches is the hallmark of the Coradia Max. It optimises capacity, flexibility and accessibility. Passengers benefit from an impressive travel experience on board Coradia Max, whether on short or long journeys. More than 500 trains of this type have been ordered throughout Europe.
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