Company
Siemens and ThyssenKrupp are synonymous the world over for innovations in rail technology. They have continously improved the performance, speed and safety of wheel-on-rail technology. And they have developed and qualified the Transrapid system. The superspeed maglev system is ready for application since 1991. The first commercial Transrapid route is in operation in Shanghai for several years and additional projects are in planning.
Siemens
The Transportation Systems (TS) Group of Siemens AG is one of the leading international suppliers to the railways industry. As single source supplier and system integrator, the Group combines in its business segments Automation & Power, Rolling Stock, Turnkey Systems and Integrated Services the entire product spectrum from signaling and control systems, traction power supplies, as well as rolling stock for mass transit, regional and main line services and extensive experience in project management and forward-looking service concepts.
Siemens Transporation Systems' share in the manufacture of the Transrapid includes the propulsion system, power supply, operation control system, communications technologies and busbar.
ThyssenKrupp
A central part in all projects for introducing this technology is played by Transrapid GmbH which enjoys an exclusive market position in the key components for the Transrapid. The production plant is in Kassel, Germany. In Munich, the company is mainly concerned with engineering design and planning. ThyssenKrupp is responsible for the vehicles, propulsion components and guideway equipment.
