Siemens Mobility Connects Technis’ French Maintenance Network to Its European Rail Service Platform

Siemens Mobility Connects Technis’ French Maintenance Network to Its European Rail Service Platform

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility and Technis have signed a partnership agreement to prepare local maintenance capabilities for future Vectron locomotive operations in France. Siemens Mobility will use Technis’ network of eleven maintenance sites to provide local service access once Vectron locomotives enter the French market. The partnership combines Siemens Mobility’s expertise in the Vectron platform, digital maintenance tools, spare-parts logistics and European service network with Technis’ French workshop footprint, mobile maintenance teams and nearly 500 specialised employees. Technis sites in locations such as Lens, Dijon and Thionville are positioned along key freight and passenger routes, supporting a scalable service model for future Vectron fleets. Siemens Mobility will also support future French operations through predictive maintenance tools, diagnostics, a centralised spare-parts logistics system and MoBase, its digital spare-parts platform. The cooperation aims to reduce downtime, improve fleet availability and support reliable rail operations in France.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 10-Jul-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility and Technis have signed a partnership agreement to establish local maintenance capabilities for future Vectron locomotive operations in France.

Under the agreement, Siemens Mobility will use Technis’ network of eleven maintenance sites across France to provide service access once Vectron locomotives begin operating in the French market.

The partnership brings together Siemens Mobility’s Vectron platform expertise, digital maintenance tools, spare-parts logistics and European service network with Technis’ established industrial footprint in France.

Technis will contribute nationwide workshop coverage, mobile maintenance teams and nearly 500 specialised employees. This will allow Siemens Mobility to rely on existing local infrastructure and provide future Vectron operators with service support close to their operations and along key French rail corridors.

Elmar Zeiler, Chief Executive Officer Customer Services at Siemens Mobility, said the French rail market is important for the continued growth of the Vectron platform in Europe.

“This partnership marks a milestone in preparing best-in-class service capabilities for future operations in France,” said Zeiler. “By leveraging Technis’ established local maintenance locations and combining it with Siemens Mobility’s Vectron expertise, digital tools and spare-parts logistics, we are creating a strong foundation for high fleet availability and long-term operational performance.”

Technis’ maintenance sites include locations in Lens, Dijon and Thionville, which are positioned on major French freight and passenger routes. Their integration into Siemens Mobility’s wider European service network will support a scalable maintenance model for future Vectron fleets in France.

Tristan Rouzès, President of Technis, said the Vectron has already become a major success across Europe and that Technis is ready to support its future operation in France.

“The Vectron is already a true success story across Europe, and we are eager to see it operating in France,” said Rouzès. “Technis is ready to welcome it and support it across the country.”

He added that Siemens and Technis share a commitment to high-quality customer service and to supporting the growth of rail freight as part of the transition to more sustainable transport.

Siemens Mobility already supports Vectron maintenance across Europe through predictive maintenance and diagnostic tools developed within the company over many years. Its service offering also includes a centralised spare-parts logistics system with access to more than 8,000 part references.

For future operations in France, spare-parts availability will be supported through MoBase, Siemens Mobility’s digital spare-parts platform. The platform enables efficient identification, ordering and supply of parts for maintenance activities.

These capabilities are designed to reduce downtime, optimise fleet availability and support reliable locomotive operations.

The partnership strengthens Siemens Mobility’s position in the French rail market and supports the continued development of the Vectron locomotive platform across Europe.

Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, and the use of industrial AI, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make their infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €12.4 billion and employed around 43,400 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility

As part of Rail Logistics Europe Group, Technis is the company specialized in locomotive maintenance. With over 500 employees spread across 11 maintenance sites throughout France, including 3 major workshops, Technis delivers a full range of maintenance services, from light to heavy overhauls. Through these services, the company helps maximize locomotive availability and operational performance. Combining strong technical expertise with a nationwide network strategically located along France’s key rail freight corridors, Technis supports operators, asset owners, and manufacturers in enhancing the reliability and performance of their fleets. In 2025, Technis generated revenue of €104 million. For more information, visit rle-group.com.

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SOURCE: Siemens