Newsroom
Welcome to the newsroom of Siemens Mobility. Here you’ll find all the latest news from Siemens Mobility at first hand. We offer journalists and media representatives a wide range of information and assets for all editorial requirements. All contents and images are free for editorial purposes.
Siemens Mobility & AtkinsRéalis Partner on Québec City's TramCité Project
Siemens Mobility, together with AtkinsRéalis, has been selected by CDPQ Infra to advance the next phase of the TramCité project in Québec City.
With a Vision for Canada’s Transportation Future, Aaron Branston Becomes CEO of Siemens Mobility Canada
Branston appointed Canadian CEO, effective January 1, 2026
Siemens Mobility Announces Canadian CEO Succession as Yves Desjardins-Siciliano Retires
Siemens Mobility awarded rail infrastructure maintenance services contract from Metrolinx
Siemens Mobility has been chosen by Metrolinx to handle track, signal, and right-of-way maintenance for the Central Region of Toronto's passenger railway infrastructure system.
Why High Frequency Rail is a better project than High Speed Rail for the Québec City to Toronto corridor
A loud debate is emerging around VIA Rail’s planned upgrade to its current Toronto-Quebec City corridor (800 km) by the addition of a High-Frequency Rail route.
Siemens Mobility to provide track, signal, and right of way maintenance to Toronto’s Metrolinx
Siemens Mobility to increase the availability and reliability of Metrolinx network.
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Bring Back Northeastern Passenger Rail
Province investing in new rail cars as part of its plan to connect communities and unlock economic opportunities in the north.
Siemens Mobility to modernize Montreal’s exo train fleet with sustainable locomotives
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract by Montreal’s exo to design, manufacture, and commission 10 Charger locomotives.
News
- Our Canadian CEO’s path from law school to CEO
Canadian Lawyer examines our CEO's career path, noting the lessons he learned along the way.
- Siemens Mobility to provide Signaling & Train Control Systems for Ottawa’s Trillium Line
This includes updating the signaling system & installing new Automated Train Protection technology.
- A discussion on the importance of investment in transport infrastructure
Siemens Mobility Canada CEO explores what the private sector can do to get projects done.
- PRESTO introduces E-Tickets, Bytemark’s mobile ticketing option
PRESTO has launched PRESTO E-Tickets, a new account-based ticketing app provided by Bytemark.
- Siemens Mobility Appoints Yves Desjardins-Siciliano as Canadian CEO
Desjardins-Siciliano will build Siemens Mobility’s presence in Canada and lead its team in the provision of transportation solutions to Canadian service providers.
- Siemens Mobility in Canada secures major order with VIA Rail Canada for new fleet of passenger trains
Siemens Canada secures major order with VIA Rail Canada to design and build 32 new bi-directional trainsets to serve more than 5 million passengers annually on VIA's busiest route, the Québec City - Windsor corridor with passenger service expected to begin in 2022.
- Siemens Mobility to provide Calgary Transit with 15 S200 light rail vehicles
Siemens Mobility will continue to update Calgary’s current light rail vehicle fleet with 15 more S200 light rail vehicles that will replace Siemens’ original U2 vehicles, most of which have been running for almost 40 years.
- Bytemark, part of the Siemens Family, Partners with AMP on First-of-its-Kind EMV Payments Solution for Toronto's Metrolinx
Bytemark and Advanced Mobile Payment, Inc. (AMP), have partnered to create an EMV Level 3 certified solution that accepts both contact and contactless payments. Ontario transit agency Metrolinx recently began using AMP’s 8200 EMV for the Union Pearson Express.
- Transportation is key to reaching our climate goals
Continuing to prioritize more sustainable travel is of the upmost importance