Germany: A consortium consisting of manufacturers and the national operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) has been selected as the winner of a tender to supply trains and transport services for two-thirds of the city’s S-Bahn network in the German capital.
Subject to contract signing, DB will operate the lines for 15 years, while Siemens Mobility and Stadler will deliver at least 1,400 cars together with 30 years of technical maintenance.
While no official announcement has been made, several German media outlets report that the consortium has received letters confirming its success. The other bidder, Alstom, has until 11 September to lodge an appeal.
The tender process, which began in August 2020, faced multiple delays, including legal challenges from Alstom. In early July, the German government allocated the required €15 bln for the project. The first trains are expected to enter service no earlier than the 2030s.
