The German manufacturer Siemens Mobility and the Munich S-Bahn operator Deutsche Bahn are taking a new step in the renewal of the rolling stock of this suburban railway.
During the IAA Mobility trade fair, which takes place in the Bavarian capital from September 9 to 14, a full-size model of the interior design and exterior appearance of the new trains, known as S-Bahn XXL, will be on display.
The 22-metre-long model is a preview of what the trains will look like, which will be more than 200 metres long and are expected to enter service by the end of 2028.
The project, promoted by the Free State of Bavaria, Deutsche Bahn and Siemens, aims to improve urban mobility with more spacious, comfortable and accessible trains.
Innovations include wide aisles, multifunctional areas for wheelchairs, trolleys and bicycles, as well as automatic folding seats.
Passenger information will be completely digital, with 168 screens and systems adapted for the visually and hearing impaired.
The interior combines sustainable materials, advanced climate control, mobile signal permeable windows and Wi-Fi connectivity with USB-C chargers. From the outside, each train will be distinguished by LED lights in the colour of the corresponding line.
Equipped with ETCS and automatic train operation (ATO), the new S-Bahn trains guarantee maximum reliability and efficiency. For Evelyn Palla of Deutsche Bahn, this is “a new standard in metropolitan transport” and a decisive step towards the mobility of the future.