Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility is a division of the German industrial group Siemens AG, specialising in rail transport solutions, signalling, and mobility services. Headquartered in Munich, it is one of Europe’s largest suppliers of railway technology and infrastructure, with operations worldwide.
History and development
Siemens has been active in rail since the 19th century, delivering its first electric locomotives and signalling systems in the late 1800s. The transport activities were consolidated in the 20th century under Siemens Transportation Systems. In 2008 Siemens established Siemens Mobility as a separate division, focusing on rail and road transport technology. An attempted merger with Alstom in 2019 was blocked by the European Commission on competition grounds.
Products and services
Siemens Mobility manufactures a wide range of rail vehicles, including:
High-speed trains (Velaro family, used in ICE services in Germany and exported globally).
Regional and commuter trains (Mireo and Desiro platforms).
Urban systems (Inspiro metro trains, Avenio trams).
Locomotives (Vectron and Smartron platforms).
The company is also a leading supplier of digital signalling and control systems, including ERTMS/ETCS, traffic management software, and turnkey electrification solutions.
Role in the European context
Siemens Mobility is a central supplier within the EU’s TEN-T transport network, providing rolling stock and signalling systems for cross-border corridors. Its products are deployed in projects co-financed by the EU, such as the expansion of high-speed rail in Central and Eastern Europe, and the roll-out of digital ERTMS technology. The company’s work aligns closely with EU policy goals on interoperability, modal shift, and decarbonisation.
Global presence
While strongly anchored in Europe, Siemens Mobility operates worldwide, with manufacturing facilities in Germany, Austria, Spain, and the US, among others. It competes globally with Alstom, Hitachi, Stadler, and CRRC. The division also invests heavily in hydrogen and battery-powered trains, as well as predictive maintenance and digital platforms, supporting the transition toward low-emission transport.