A framework agreement for more than 3,000 vehicles has been concluded with Deutsche Bahn for the period from 2027 to 2032. A significant proportion of the buses to be delivered will be fully electric – a strong signal for sustainable mobility in local public transport and a milestone for electromobility in Germany.
“The new framework agreement with Deutsche Bahn is a historic contract for buses and an outstanding vote of confidence in our products and our team,” says Alexander Vlaskamp, CEO of MAN Truck & Bus. “The fact that a significant proportion of the vehicles will be fully electric impressively underscores the contribution that Deutsche Bahn and MAN are making to the sustainable transformation of public transport.”
The partnership between the two companies has been in place since 2010 and is one of the most successful collaborations in the global bus market. Over the past 15 years, almost 5,000 MAN buses have been delivered to Deutsche Bahn, which are now reliably operating in urban and interurban transport. With the new framework agreement, which significantly expands the cooperation, Deutsche Bahn can now choose from a wide range of vehicles. The buses will be used by the regional transport subsidiary DB Regio AG throughout Germany.
Harmen van Zijderveld, Member of the DB Management Board for Regional Transport: “With the new buses, our passengers will continue to reach their destinations reliably, comfortably, and in an environmentally friendly manner. The long-term contracts guarantee that we will always have modern vehicles and can continue to develop them in close cooperation with the manufacturers. The fact that the vast majority of the buses come from a Munich-based manufacturer is good news for Germany as an industrial location.”
Dennis Affeld, Managing Director of MAN Truck & Bus Germany: “With this framework agreement, Deutsche Bahn is receiving an extremely flexible overall package of efficient diesel vehicles, hybrid models, and fully electric buses. We offer the right technology for every route requirement and at the same time contribute to making the climate targets for the coming years achievable.”
Efficient diesel vehicles, innovative hybrid models, sustainable eBuses
MAN Lion’s Intercity LE vehicles in three different lengths are to be delivered for intercity transport. The low-entry model combines high ride comfort with efficient fuel consumption and impresses with its modern design and practical flexibility.
For urban transport, the focus is on the versatile MAN Lion’s City family with efficient drive technology. Deutsche Bahn can choose from a wide range of low-floor buses with conventional diesel or CNG drives. The MAN EfficientHybrid system additionally supports economical operation and contributes to low life cycle costs.
A particular focus is on the fully electric and award-winning MAN Lion’s City E series. A significant proportion of the vehicles to be delivered are sustainable city buses with battery-electric drive – available in 10-, 12- or 18-meter versions. The compact 10-meter buses are ideal for narrow inner-city areas, while the 12-meter version offers a balanced combination of space, ride comfort, and agility. The 18-meter variant is ideal for busy routes with high passenger volumes. With powerful electric motors and batteries manufactured in-house, quiet operation, and high passenger capacity, MAN e-buses are setting new standards for urban electric mobility.
With the framework agreement covering the period from 2027 to 2032, MAN Truck & Bus and Deutsche Bahn are strengthening their long-standing, trusting cooperation and jointly sending a clear signal for sustainable, efficient, and future-oriented mobility in public passenger transport.
