Siemens Mobility has presented the train models of the state-of-the-art regional fleets for S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland – rail system servbing Leipzig and Halle areas – to the public at its Wegberg-Wildenrath Test Center.
The new fleets, consisting of 75 Mireo trains, including the innovative, battery-powered Mireo Plus B, will significantly strengthen public transport in the Leipzig region starting in December 2026.
The contract, awarded to Siemens Mobility in December 2023, has a volume of approximately EUR 500 million and represents the largest order for Siemens Mobility’s Mireo train platform to date.
In total, the following vehicles were ordered by the operators:
Die Länderbahn (DLB) will receive 41 three-car Mireo trains;
DB Regio AG 18 four-car Mireo trains, and 16 two-car Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains, which will enable sustainable mobility for ZVNL Schienenfahrzeug GmbH on non-electrified routes.
The new trains offer 100 seats in the two-car trains, 150 seats in the three-car trains, and 200 seats in the four-car trains. Additionally, there are spacious multi-purpose areas, increased space for bicycles, and a separate 1st class area with leather seats. Passenger comfort is enhanced by free Wi-Fi, a family area, barrier-free access, and a quiet ride. Numerous power outlets and USB ports ensure that batteries remain charged throughout the journey.
At the four-person tables, suitable smartphones can even be charged wirelessly in the future. A real-time passenger information system displays current arrival and departure times as well as connection options at each stop. The vehicles will feature a high-frequency window solution developed by Siemens Mobility, which significantly improve mobile phone reception on trains. The new vehicles in the MDSB2025plus network (S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland) have significantly more doors and more space than before. This ensures more convenient boarding and alighting, shortens passenger changeover times, and improves adherence to the timetable.
Increased energy efficiency of up to 25 percent (compared to trains with similar capacities) and high reliability ensures climate-friendly mobility.
“The S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland is the backbone of local transport in the Central German region. It connects the region with the Leipzig/Halle metropolitan area. We are delighted to put these modern, comfortable, and environmentally friendly vehicles into operation. Only with attractive offers will we succeed in the mobility transition of public transport together with our partners,” Christa Singer, Chairwoman of the Regional Management DB Regio Südost said.
The joint commissioning of this forward-looking fleet was carried out by a consortium of regional public transport authorities. The Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL) is taking the lead, in cooperation with Nahverkehrsservice Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH (NASA GmbH) on behalf of the Ministry for Infrastructure and Digital Affairs (MID) of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, the Saxon public transport authorities Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (ZVMS) and Öffentlicher Personennahverkehr Vogtland (ZVV) in Saxony, as well as the Thuringian Ministry for Infrastructure and Agriculture (TMIL). This cooperation underscores the shared commitment to an improved regional transport infrastructure.
Starting December 2026, the vehicles will be deployed on the following lines:
4-car Mireo trains:
- S 4: Falkenberg – Torgau – Eilenburg – Taucha – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Wurzen – Oschatz;
- S 6: Leipzig-Stötteritz – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Leipzig-Messe/Naumburg;
- S 30: Schkeuditz – Leipzig Hbf (oben)
3-car Mireo trains:
- S 3: Geithain – Borna – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Schkeuditz – Halle (S.) Hbf – Halle-Nietleben;
- S 5: Halle-Trotha – Halle (S.) Hbf – Flughafen Leipzig/Halle – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Altenburg – Gößnitz – Glauchau/Werdau – Zwickau;
- S 5x: Halle-Trotha – Halle (S.) – Flughafen Leipzig/Halle – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Altenburg – Werdau – Zwickau/Plauen
2-car battery trains Mireo Plus B:
- S1: Leipzig-Miltitzer Allee – Leipzig Hbf (tief) – Leipzig Stötteritz – Borsdorf – Grimma – Döbeln
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