Siemens Mobility has opened one of Europe’s most advanced train production and service centres in Munich-Allach, following a EUR 250 million investment.
The expanded site doubles its footprint to over 100,000 square metres, creating more than 500 new jobs and positioning itself as the company’s new headquarters.
The development brings together manufacturing, R&D, digital services, and management under one roof. The facility will produce Vectron locomotives and Vectouro passenger cars, marking the first time Siemens manufactures all Vectron-based products at a single site.
“In Allach, Siemens is demonstrating how competitive manufacturing is possible in Germany today: with superior products, maximum automation, digitalisation, and the use of artificial intelligence,” said Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens AG.
The factory will use laser-guided installation, robotics, AI-powered quality assurance, and digital twins, boosting output to 385 locomotives and 180 passenger cars annually.
Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility, added: “By combining AI-based applications and innovative production technologies… we are transforming ‘heavy metal’ into ‘heavy AI’ and taking the rail industry in Germany to a new level.”
The adjacent Rail Service Centre is also undergoing expansion. Once completed in 2026, its maintenance capacity will triple to 80 locomotives per year. New workshops and digital tools, including Siemens’ Railigent X platform, will enable faster and more predictive maintenance services.
“Munich-Allach is a beacon of our innovation strategy and a prime example of German engineering,” said Karl Blaim, CFO of Siemens Mobility. “This move will secure our role as industry leader and strengthen the economic power of Munich and Germany.”
By 2028, more than 2,500 people will work at the site, with jobs focused on mechatronics, metalwork, and software. Siemens Mobility says the move not only boosts its competitive edge but also underlines its long-term commitment to innovation, sustainability, and skilled employment in Germany.
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