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	For the trade press

	Transportation Systems hands first Hercules unit over to Austrian Federal Railways

	Erlangen, Jan 10, 2002

	Rollout in Munich - New order also in from Hong Kong On January 10, 2002 Siemens Transportation Systems (TS) handed the first Rh 2016 type diesel-electric locomotive over to the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). In a rollout ceremony at Siemens' Munich plant Group Vice President Hans M. Schabert gave Herwig Wiltberger, Head of Traction at ÖBB, a symbolic key to the first of the total 70 diesel-electric locomotives ordered. The unit is called Hercules and is the first representative of the new Eurorunner family of locomotives from TS. This 80-metric-ton traction unit is designed for operation in freight and passenger traffic at speeds up to 140 kph. The diesel engine of the Hercules has an output of 2,000 kilowatts. The maximum power at the wheel rim is 1,600 kilowatts. The locomotive body offers a high degree of passive safety in that its hydraulic combination buffers and high-capacity deformation elements are capable of absorbing 1 MJ of energy. ÖBB placed the order for this new type series with TS in November 1998 and has an option for another 80 vehicles. Other parties are interested in this new diesel-electric locomotive as well. For example, the Kowloon Canton Railway Company in Hong Kong has just given TS an order for five Eurorunners which are virtually identical to the Rh 2016. Siemens AG Corporate Communications Press Office D-80312 Munich Germany Information number: TS TR 200112.010 e Press Office Transportation Systems Eberhard Dombek P.O. Box 3240, D-91050 Erlangen, Germany Tel.: +49-9131-7 20238; Fax: -7 24598 E-mail: eberhard.dombek@ts.siemens.de

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 2001 (ended September 30) TS generated sales of €4.0 billion with a staff of around 14,800 the world over. Earnings before interest, tax and goodwill amortization (EBITA) amounted to €186 million. Further information on TS can be found at www.siemens.com/ts.

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