Stadler Pankow and Siemens consortium started the assembly of the new S-Bahn trains in Berlin-Pankow, with technical and interior equipment of the empty car bodies being installed. Manufactured at the Stadler plant in Hungary, the first end car was transported to the German capital city on a flatbed truck.
The consortium’s technicians will focus on 30 pilot series cars as in the coming months five fully walk-through four-car units and five two-car trainsets will each be equipped. 352 additional cars will follow in the next few years.
“We’re on schedule. Just about two years after signing the contract, the assembly of the new trains so eagerly awaited by future passengers has now started. The first fully equipped train will already rest on its own bogies next year,” Peter Buchner, Managing Director of S-Bahn Berlin said.
After their delivery during the period from 2021 to 2023, a total of 85 new four-car trains and 21 two-car units will be available for light rail operations on the so-called Ringbahn (circular line) and the southeastern access routes –the impressive result of the two experienced rolling stock manufacturers’ hard work. S-Bahn Berlin is investing about € 900 million in new vehicles and the necessary adaptation of its workshop in Grünau.
At the end of 2015, S-Bahn Berlin GmbH has signed a framework contract with the consortium of Stadler Pankow GmbH and Siemens for the delivery of up to 1,380 vehicles. A firm order was placed for the first 106 trains. The first ten vehicles will be ready to enter service as of 2020. Subsequently, all remaining vehicles will be delivered continuously to the Berlin system up to 2023. The vehicles will be manufactured and assembled at the Berlin plant operated by Stadler Pankow GmbH.
Under the contract, Stadler will be responsible for the mechanical and structural aspects of the construction and production, including, for example, the air conditioning system and assembly of all components. Siemens will supply the electrical equipment, including the propulsion and braking systems, on-board power supply system, vehicle and train control systems, passenger information system and vehicle bogies. Maintenance of the trains will be provided by S-Bahn Berlin GmbH, which will use its existing infrastructure.
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