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Inspiro metro trains now running in Warsaw. With the Inspiro Metro Warsaw project Siemens has designed the first new train generation based on the Inspiro platform. Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

Warsaw, Poland and Berlin / Munich, Germany - October 07, 2013

The new metro trains from Siemens started to operate yesterday in Warsaw, the Polish capital.

Together, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Mayor of Warsaw, Jerzy Lejk, CEO of the Warsaw Metro, and Jochen Eickholt, CEO of Siemens Rail Systems, sent off the first train on line 1 with passengers on board.

For Siemens, this also marked the first regular passenger operation of the new generation of Inspiro metro trains.

Two trains are now already running in Warsaw.

A total of 35 six-car metro trains were ordered in February 2011, 15 more of which will come into operation one by one by the end of the year.

Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, President City of Warsaw, has sent off the train on its first trip with passengers on board.
Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

"It is always a proud moment for us at Siemens to see a vision come true – and officially turn it over for public service. And this particular project – the Warsaw Inspiro – is especially important. It was the first order worldwide for our new metro generation. And it was the biggest order Siemens has ever received in Poland. Just as important, the Inspiro marks the beginning of a new partnership in Poland", said Jochen Eickholt, CEO of Siemens' Rail Systems Division.

Volker Mailänder, Siemens Head of Metro, and Jerzy Lejk, CEO Metro Warsaw.
Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

With the Inspiro Metro Warsaw project Siemens has designed the first new train generation based on the Inspiro platform.

Priority was given to a light-weight construction, energy savings, good maintainability and sustainability.

Due to the use of natural and recyclable materials, the Inspiro is 94.8 percent recyclable.

Dr. Hans-Jörg Grundmann, CEO of the Siemens Rail Systems Division (on the right), and Sandra Gott-Karlbauer, CEO of Metro, Coaches and Light Rail, Siemens Rail Systems (on the left), symbolically handed over the cars to Jerzy Lejk, CEO of Metro Warsaw (second from left), and Jacek Wojciechowicz, Deputy Mayor of the City of Warsaw (second from right).
Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

Thanks to the Inspiro's high efficiency, the greenhouse gas emissions during the operating phase are much lower than in private transportation.

Compared to a car with an internal combustion engine, the Inspiro reduces greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 88 percent per passenger.

The trains are capable of carrying a total of up to 1500 passengers each, with seating for up to 244 passengers.

The new Inspiro type metro trains for Warsaw have been started to operate in the Polish capital. From now on two trains are running in Warsaw.
Step by step the next trains will start the operation, till the end of 2013 15 trains will be in operation.
Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

All cars are equipped with 8 electrically powered exterior sliding doors (4 each side).

The end cars are equipped with a driver's cab to allow bidirectional operation.

A number of new design concepts and features are implemented based on Siemens' wide range of operating experience and using proven components.

Warsaw's metro operator, Metro Warszawskie Sp. z o.o., has placed a EUR272 million order for 35 six-car metro trains with a consortium consisting of Siemens and Newag, the Polish rolling stock manufacturer.
This is the biggest order ever for Siemens in Poland and also the first order for complete units of the new "Inspiro" metro generation.
Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

The interior and exterior design of the Inspiro, the complete accessibility and the optimized floor plan are all among the particular strengths of the vehicle and improve the passenger comfort.

The vehicle design that was developed in cooperation with Designworks USA, a subsidiary of BMW Group, sets new standards with the futuristic front module and the side doors with their attractive octogonal look.

Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, President City of Warsaw, has sent off the train on its first trip with passengers on board.
Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

The open and modern interior underlines the attractiveness of the metro.

Together with the walk-through configuration of the train, the interior design gives passengers a significantly improved sense of security.

The passenger area is completely free of equipment cabinets and used exclusively for the benefit of the passengers.

The unveiling ceremony of the Siemens train was performed by Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Mayoress of Warsaw, Jerzy Lejk, CEO of the Warsaw Metro and Peter Baudrexl, CEO of Siemens Poland.
In the first three hours following the ceremony, some three thousand people took a look at their future means of rapid transit.
Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

In a further effort to reduce weight, air ducts are made of light textiles rather than the metal previously used, while a new type of cork-aluminum floor weighs 30 percent less than before, acts as a noise dampener, and also provides better heat insulation.

The Passenger Information System (PIS) provides both visual and audio information inside and outside the train.

The unveiling ceremony of the Siemens train was performed by Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz, Mayoress of Warsaw, Jerzy Lejk, CEO of the Warsaw Metro and Peter Baudrexl, CEO of Siemens Poland.
In the first three hours following the ceremony, some three thousand people took a look at their future means of rapid transit.
Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

It comprises, among other elements, the destination indicators at the end and side faces of the cars as well as the internal loudspeakers.

Six displays are also installed in each passenger compartment for passenger information.

Each train comprises six cars made of aluminium in a Mc-T1-M-M-T1-Mc configuration (Mc – end motor car, T1 – intermediate trailer car, M – intermediate motor car).

Each car of the train is carried by two 2-axle bogies.
Two-thirds of the axles of the train are electrically driven.

Siemens lands first contract for its new metro platform – Warsaw orders 35 trains worth EUR272 million – Biggest order for Siemens in Poland.
Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

The traction system in each motor car consists of 4 self-ventilated asynchronous motors.

The 750 V DC line-voltage is supplied via current collectors from the third rail.

In February 2011, the Warsaw metro operator Metro Warszawskie Sp. z o.o. ordered 35 six-car metro trains from a consortium of Siemens and the Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag.

Siemens lands first contract for its new metro platform – Warsaw orders 35 trains worth EUR272 million – Biggest order for Siemens in Poland.
Courtesy of Siemens press pictures

This was not only the biggest order Siemens had ever received from Poland, but also the first order placed for complete Inspiro trains, the new metro generation from Siemens.

Press pictures and further information are available at:
www.siemens.com/press/Inspiro-Warsaw

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The Siemens Infrastructure & Cities Sector (Munich, Germany) with approximately 90,000 employees, focuses on sustainable technologies for metropolitan areas and their infrastructures.

Its offering includes products, systems and solutions for intelligent traffic management, rail-bound transportation, smart grids, energy efficient buildings, and safety and security.

The Sector comprises the divisions Building Technologies, Low and Medium Voltage, Mobility and Logistics, Rail Systems and Smart Grid.

For more information, visit http://www.siemens.com/infrastructure-cities

The Siemens Rail Systems Division (Berlin, Germany) is an international leader in providing rolling stock and related services.

Its portfolio covers the full range of vehicles – from railroad cars to metros and locomotives to trams and light-rail vehicles.

The Division combines competence in the areas of local, long-distance, and logistical transport to offer comprehensive expertise for environmentally friendly, efficient, and reliable rail vehicles, which are already in use in more than 40 countries.

For more information, visit http://www.siemens.com/rail-systems/

Contacts

Ms. Uta Apel
Infrastructure & Cities Sector
Siemens AG
Wittelsbacherplatz 2
80333 Munich
Germany
Tel: +49 (89) 636-31809
uta.apel@siemens.com

Ms. Ellen Schramke
Rail Systems Division
Siemens AG
Nonnendammallee 101
13629 Berlin
Germany
Tel: +49 (30) 386-22370
ellen.schramke@siemens.com

Source: Siemens AG

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