Wabtec to Supply Passenger Information Systems for Munich S-Bahn Trains

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 8, 2024 — Wabtec (NYSE: WAB) announced today a letter of intent with Siemens Mobility to supply passenger information systems for Munich S-Bahn trains. The multi-million-euro agreement will provide the new Siemens trains with systems that deliver an improved and intuitive passenger experience.

“The Munich S-Bahn is one of the busiest transit systems in Germany, and those commuters rely on easy access to information each day to simplify their journey,” said Pascal Schweitzer, President of Transit, Wabtec. “The state-of-the-art system will provide comprehensive, real-time information for an enhanced passenger experience. This solution is a tribute to the close collaboration with Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn to define the best fit for fulfilling the operator’s needs and solving technical challenges.”

The agreement is a result of a close working relationship between Wabtec and Siemens Mobility engineering teams to meet the requirements of the Munich S-Bahn and provide passengers with better information. The two companies have a strong track record of leading major projects across Deutsche Bahn’s network. Most recently, Wabtec worked with Siemens Mobility on integrating the passenger information system for the VELARO MS II project.

Wabtec will supply Siemens Mobility the passenger information systems for 90 S-Bahn trains starting in late 2025. The systems, to be built at Wabtec’s site in Brunnthal, Germany, will feature high resolution, full-color LED and TFT displays. The screens will be located above the doors both inside and outside the car, on the ceiling, and in the transitions between the cars. The system will track the course of the journey and provide information about the stations and the occupancy of the respective train. In addition, the systems feature Bluetooth® Auracast™ technology built into the audio solution to improve the journey for hearing-impaired passengers.

The new S-Bahn trains ordered at Siemens Mobility for Munich offer more space, greater comfort, and many innovations. The first trains are scheduled to enter passenger service at the end of 2028. For the first time in Germany, completely integrated S-Bahn trains with a total length of more than 200 meters will be in use, providing capacity for more than 1800 passengers. With the order, the State of Bavaria and the Munich S-Bahn are preparing for expected passenger growth in the coming decades and for the planned mobility transition. The trains are highly energy-efficient, require little maintenance, and receive software updates via the cloud.

About Wabtec
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is focused on creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The company is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industries, as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Wabtec has been a leader in the rail industry for over 150 years and has a vision to achieve a sustainable rail system in the U.S. and worldwide. Visit Wabtec’s website at www.wabteccorp.com.

About Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation, and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €9.7 billion and had around 38,200 employees worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility.

About Munich S-Bahn
The Munich S-Bahn, with around 1,700 employees, is part of DB Regio AG and has been serving the city and surrounding region since 1972. More than 270 vehicles operate throughout the 444-kilometer rail network. Day for day, around two-thirds of all passengers using Bavaria’s local rail transport services ride on the Munich S-Bahn.