Knorr-Bremse has won a contract from Siemens Mobility to supply braking and entrance systems for the new Vectouro passenger train platform, an order the company values in the mid double-digit million-euro range. The Munich-based supplier has been delivering the braking and entrance systems since the second quarter of 2026, with the order set to be fulfilled in phases. Vectouro is a standardized platform built for cross-border intercity and long-distance service, particularly in Central and Northern Europe, on modernized lines and semi-high-speed corridors at speeds up to 143 mph (230 km/h).
Highlights
- Knorr-Bremse will supply braking and entrance systems for the Vectouro platform under an order valued in the mid double-digit million-euro range.
- Deliveries began in the second quarter of 2026 and will be fulfilled in phases.
- The Vectouro platform is designed for cross-border service in Central and Northern Europe at speeds up to 143 mph (230 km/h).
- Knorr-Bremse’s scope includes bogie equipment, actuators, anti-slip protection, and pressure-tight swing-sliding door systems with boarding aids.
A Standardized Platform for Cross-Border Service
Siemens Mobility developed Vectouro as a standardized passenger train platform aimed at flexible international service across Europe. The vehicles are built for cross-border intercity and long-distance routes, particularly in Central and Northern Europe, running on modernized lines and semi-high-speed corridors at speeds up to 143 mph (230 km/h). According to Knorr-Bremse, the platform concept simplifies deployment across countries, reducing regulatory effort for operators while adding planning reliability and flexibility.
The design responds to shifting conditions in the European rail market. Fleets are being renewed as operators seek greater flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and availability, and the customer base is widening beyond traditional state railways to include new operators and leasing models. That has raised demand for vehicles that can be adapted quickly to different operational requirements and run in multiple countries.
“European rail mobility is becoming increasingly interconnected across national borders,” said Dr. Nicolas Lange, Member of the Executive Board of Knorr-Bremse AG and globally responsible for the Rail Division. “At the same time, it is becoming clear how important strong industrial partnerships are for realizing this major project. Projects like the Vectouro platform demonstrate how collaboration among leading industry partners gives rise to modern vehicle concepts that strengthen the European market. With our system technology, we help ensure that these solutions function reliably in day-to-day operations.”
Braking and Entrance Systems Across the Train
Knorr-Bremse is already equipping the Vectron locomotives that pull the passenger trains with compressed air supply components and brake control systems. Under the Vectouro contract, its scope expands to include bogie equipment, actuators, and anti-slip protection, which the company says supports safe traction and precise braking. The supplier is also providing pressure-tight swing-sliding door systems with boarding aids, which it describes as proven in long-distance service for quick, safe boarding and punctual departures.
The award continues Knorr-Bremse’s supply relationship with Siemens Mobility and adds to its installed base of brake control systems on European passenger fleets.
“The platform architecture places high demands on integration and operational reliability,” said Harald Schneider, Chairman of the Management Board of the Knorr-Bremse Rail Division. “Our technology is designed to meet these demands and helps to ensure that the Vectouro platform can realize its full potential across Europe. A key success factor here is the trusting collaboration between the teams at Knorr-Bremse and Siemens Mobility.”
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