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The proven TWINDEXX Vario double-deck trains from Bombardier Transportation have continuously been adapted to the new requirements of modern rail passenger traffic. Thereby a variable product platform was developed. With the appropriate equipment, the trains will be used in the future for long-distance traffic of Deutsche Bahn. Comfortable seats, more legroom, luggage racks close to the seats or particular quiescent zones are only some examples of the special passenger comfort found on these trains. The new flexible traction equipment in the motorized cab cars enable the TWINDEXX Vario double-deck trains to operate in both regional and longdistance traffic. Operation as pure electrical multiple unit or as classic push-pull train with electric or diesel locomotive, as well as the coaches being compatible with previous vehicle generations, open more fields of application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Germany can look back on two decades of high-speed traffic,at 250 km/h and more. Over this period not only train technology has made tremendous progress. Railway reform on a national level and Europe-wide liberalization of rail transportation have led to major changes, aimed at keeping the railways competitive in changing market circumstances. This is bearing fruit in many respects. The demands that politicians, manufacturers and customers make of each other are however constantly growing and there is still plenty of need for further development of the system railway. Ever since its earliest days - and starting again with the high speed era - rail traffic has been a success story. Siemens plays a significant role here and will remain an innovative driving force in the future too. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]