Desiro HC – a smart combination of comfort and capacity
Metropolitan regions are growing – as are passenger volumes and the demands placed on regional and local transport. Desiro HC offers a flexible solution. The proven, variable platform is equipped with digital features, combining comfort and capacity in a smart way. This way, you are ready for the future.
Metropolitan regions are growing – as are passenger volumes and the demands placed on regional and local transport. Desiro HC offers a flexible solution. The proven, variable platform is equipped with digital features, combining comfort and capacity in a smart way. This way, you are ready for the future.
A versatile talent – for demanding operations
Combine the advantages of single-deck and double-deck concepts
Flexible, energy-sensitive, efficient, future-ready – how is this possible?
Flexibility? It’s built in
Desiro HC relies on redundancy as a comprehensive strategy for safeguarding traction hardware and software across systems, thus ensuring that it keeps moving even in the event of a fault. Additional pressure protection and pressure comfort allow for flexibility in mixed traffic on high-speed lines.
Energy optimization? It’s on board
Desiro HC optimizes energy consumption based on the intelligent control logic of the traction system and auxiliary equipment. It also uses 100 percent regenerative braking energy – and does it all at maximum speeds of up to 200 km/h.
Efficiency? It’s in the equipment
Desiro HC uses standardized drive concepts that include the clear arrangement and centralization of all traction equipment in end cars. An efficiency-optimized transformer makes operation even more efficient.
Future-readiness? It’s fully integrated
Thanks to future-oriented, high-performance drive technology, Desiro HC guarantees extraordinary vehicle dynamics. A light-weight design and optimized aerodynamics also lay the groundwork for the future.
Rely on scalable capacities for any application
- Desiro HC is a four-to six-part single-car train.
- It consists of modular, individually configurable units.
- Different door widths can also be configured.
Provide barrier-free access for comfortable boarding
- Barrier-free boarding: Step- and ramp-free access to end cars.
- Barrier-free intermediate car: Stepless access to low-floor area in double-deck cars.
- Different boarding heights in the intermediate car: Connected via TSI-compliant ramps.
- Faster and safer passenger flow: Doorways have large gathering areas in each car (over 6 m²).
- Room for bicycles and baggage: Thanks to multipurpose zones that are directly adjacent.
One train, many benefits
Low life cycle costs
Desiro HC uses energy efficiently, requires little maintenance and can carry more passengers per train. This saves you costs for energy, maintenance and track usage.
High availability
The hardware and software of Desiro HC has a redundant design to prevent failures in the event of faults. This allows you to operate your trains punctually and economically.
Individual configuration
With Desiro HC, you can combine single and double-deck cars to create four- to six-car vehicles. This gives you exactly the trains and capacity you need.
Flexible interior design
The design of Desiro HC follows the concept of the empty tube. This allows you to design the interior entirely according to your needs.
Ensuring operation – maintenance services for your trains
Our Rail Services consist of five categories:
- maintenance and technical support
- spare parts and repair services
- service life extension and improvements
- digital services
- qualification and training
Within these categories, we offer various services that you can combine flexibly according to your needs. Thanks to our depot and service network, which consists of over 30 locations covering more than 100 countries, our Rail Services are available to you worldwide. Railigent X and MoBase complement our offering.
Siemens Mobility Services: Railigent® covers the entire supply chain
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