S-Bahn Munich ET 1420
Winner
Excellent Product Design
Aviation, Maritime and Railway
Credits
Company / Customer
Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH und DB Regio / S-Bahn München
Designer
Details
The new S-Bahn for Munich, manufactured by Siemens Mobility on behalf of the Free State of Bavaria, is far more than just a means of transport – it represents the future of urban mobility. Dynamic design, flowing lines and a distinctive light signature create a unique identity. Inside, panoramic windows, atmospheric lighting and flexible seating concepts create a bright and spacious interior. Sustainable materials, intuitive wayfinding and digital connectivity combine to deliver a customer-focused travel experience aboard the trains operated by S-Bahn Munich. Commuting thus becomes an expression of new urban quality of life.
The Jury‘s Statement
The powerful lighting signature gives the »S-Bahn Munich ET 1420« a charismatic presence within the urban environment. Flowing lines, expansive panorama windows and flexibly designed seating areas create both inside and out a harmonious, identity-forming experience. The subtle combination of sustainable materials, digital connectivity and confident aesthetics is especially convincing, setting an inspiring benchmark for outstanding product design within the mobility sector.
