Wabtec (NYSE:WAB) announced today a letter of intent with Siemens Mobility to supply passenger information systems for Munich S-Bahn trains. The multi-million-euro agreement will provide the new Siemens trains with systems that deliver an improved and intuitive passenger experience.

"The Munich S-Bahn is one of the busiest transit systems in Germany, and those commuters rely on easy access to information each day to simplify their journey," said Pascal Schweitzer, President of Transit, Wabtec. "The state-of-the-art system will provide comprehensive, real-time information for an enhanced passenger experience. This solution is a tribute to the close collaboration with Siemens Mobility and Deutsche Bahn to define the best fit for fulfilling the operator's needs and solving technical challenges."

The agreement is a result of a close working relationship between Wabtec and Siemens Mobility engineering teams to meet the requirements of the Munich S-Bahn and provide passengers with better information. The two companies have a strong track record of leading major projects across Deutsche Bahn's network. Most recently, Wabtec worked with Siemens Mobility on integrating the passenger information system for the VELARO MS II project.

Wabtec will supply Siemens Mobility the passenger information systems for 90 S-Bahn trains starting in late 2025. The systems, to be built at Wabtec's site in Brunnthal, Germany, will feature high resolution, full-color LED and TFT displays. The screens will be located above the doors both inside and outside the car, on the ceiling, and in the transitions between the cars. The system will track the course of the journey and provide information about the stations and the occupancy of the respective train. In addition, the systems feature Bluetooth Auracast technology built into the audio solution to improve the journey for hearing-impaired passengers.

The new S-Bahn trains ordered at Siemens Mobility for Munich offer more space, greater comfort, and many innovations. The first trains are scheduled to enter passenger service at the end of 2028. For the first time in Germany, completely integrated S-Bahn trains with a total length of more than 200 meters will be in use, providing capacity for more than 1800 passengers. With the order, the State of Bavaria and the Munich S-Bahn are preparing for expected passenger growth in the coming decades and for the planned mobility transition. The trains are highly energy-efficient, require little maintenance, and receive software updates via the cloud.