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For the trade press

Benex decides in favor of regional trains from Siemens
Contract for the supply of six Desiro Classic trains worth about 16 million euros

Erlangen, Sep 11, 2007

Another chapter can be added to the success story of the Desiro Classic train from Siemens Transportation Systems (TS) now that Benex GmbH, a subsidiary of Hamburger Hochbahn AG, has decided to join the circle of satisfied customers who benefit from the reliable service of this multiple unit. As of September 2008, TS will start supplying Benex with six Desiro Classic trains worth a total of about 16 million euros. So far, more than 500 trains of this type have been delivered by TS to rail operators all over the world.

The multiple units, which are to be built in Siemens' Krefeld-Uerdingen plant, will be deployed by Benex in the Spree-Neisse railway network, which is operated by the Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH (ODEG) and connects the eastern German cities of Görlitz, Cottbus, Hoyerswerda, Bischofswerda and Zittau. These diesel-powered trains are built for a top speed of 120 km/h and offer maximum riding comfort for as many as 124 passengers.

In Germany, Desiro type diesel multiple units are already providing reliable service not only for the Deutsche Bahn but also for such regional railways as the Arriva subsidiary Vogtlandbahn, Kahlgrundbahn, Nordwestbahn, Ostmecklenburgische Eisenbahn and Lausitzbahn. Desiro Classics can also be found operating in the European countries of Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Austria, Romania and Hungary. And very soon this type of train will enter revenue service on the Oceanside – Escondido rail line in California.

A design study can be seen at:
http://www.siemens.com/ts-bilder/DesiroHHB

Download of the Press Release (PDF, 20 KB)

The Transportation Systems Group (TS) of Siemens AG is one of the leading international suppliers to the railways industry. As single-source supplier and system integrator, the Group combines in its business segments Automation & Power, Rolling Stock, Turnkey Systems and Integrated Services all the expertise necessary to cover the spectrum from signaling and control systems to traction power supplies, as well as rolling stock for mass transit, regional and main line services. Extensive experience in project management and forward-looking service concepts complement our portfolio. In fiscal 2006 (ended September 30), TS generated sales of around €4.5 billion, according to U.S. GAAP, with around 18,800 employees worldwide. Further information on TS can be found at

www.siemens.com/transportation

Josef Hofmann

Press Department

Phone: +49-9131-7-22219; Fax.: +49-9131-7-24598

Hofmann.Josef@siemens.com

Siemens Transportation Systems

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