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Joint commissioning bodies for the overall MDSB 2025+ network are the Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL) in cooperation with the special-purpose Saxon transportation associations Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (ZVMS) and Verkehrsverbund Vogtland (ZVV) as well as the
“The ZVNL and its partners in the Central German S-Bahn network have high expectations for the use of these modern, environmentally friendly vehicles. We are hoping for a high level of acceptance, which will be reflected in rising passenger numbers,” says
"Our Mireo train is a proven success model that contributes to a high level of passenger comfort and satisfaction. We are delighted to have received the order for 75 Mireo trains for the Central German S-Bahn Network. It is our largest Mireo order to date," said
“The Leipzig transport hub is one of the most important in the Central German metropolitan region. With the delivery of the Mireo trains, we are enabling greater flexibility for public transport in
The trains will cover a total of 10.6 million train kilometres a year in the MDSB network, and will operate on the following lines when operations start as planned in 2026:
4-car Mireo trains:
- S 4: Torgau - Eilenburg - Taucha - Leipzig Hbf. (lower level) - Oschatz - Riesa
- S 6: Leipzig-Stötteritz - Leipzig Hbf. (lower level) - Leipzig-Messe - Naumburg
- S 10: Schkeuditz - Leipzig Hbf. (upper level)
3-car Mireo trains:
- S 3: Geithain - Borna - Leipzig Hbf. (lower level) - Schkeuditz - Halle (S.) - Halle-Nietleben
- S 5: Halle-Trotha - Halle (S.) - Flughafen Leipzig/Halle - Leipzig Hbf. (lower level) - Altenburg - Gößnitz - Glauchau/Werdau - Zwickau
- S 5x: Halle-Trotha - Halle (S.) - Flughafen Leipzig/Halle - Leipzig Hbf. (lower level) - Altenburg - Werdau - Zwickau/Plauen
- S1:
Leipzig - Miltitzer Allee – Leipzig Hbf. (lower level) - Leipzig Stötteritz -Borsdorf - Grimma - Döbeln
The new trains
The new trains offer 100 seats in the two-car version, 150 seats in the three-car configuration and 200 seats in the four-car variant. Each of the trains also provides spacious multi-purpose areas and a separate 1st class section with leather seats. Passenger comfort and convenience is also enhanced by free WiFi service, a family area, barrier-free access and travel, and a quiet motion of the train. Numerous power sockets and USB ports ensure that device batteries can be kept charged during journeys, and suitable smartphones can be charged wirelessly at the four-person tables. A real-time passenger information system displays current arrival and departure times as well as connection options at the respective stops. The trains are also equipped with special high-frequency window panes developed by
Energy efficiency up to 25 percent higher than in trains with similar capacities and reliability ensures climate-friendly mobility. By choosing the Mireo platform, which offers both electric and battery-powered trains for the Central German S-Bahn network, the ZVNL is counting on the experience, efficiency, and synergy effects the network will gain from the standardised train platform.
To date,
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