Sankt Martin an der Raab: The way to energy self -affected is paved!

Sankt Martin an der Raab: The way to energy self -affected is paved!

The market town of Sankt Martin an der Raab has taken a courageous step into the future in order to become energy self -sufficient in the long term. With the recently put into operation, not only the schools, the municipal office and several apartments should be supplied, but also the church as soon as a new line is laid. Mayor Franz Josef Kern explains that this measure replaced two outdated oil heating systems, which leads to a significant reduction in heating costs. "The wood was now moved from our own forests," said Vice Mayor Siegfried Niederer, which significantly reduces the dependence on fossil fuels. According to the information from Meinzirk.at Flows through funding from the state and federal bridge.

gigantic order for Siemens

In another headline, the Viennese European Locomotive Leasing (Ell) causes a sensation with an order volume of up to one billion euros for the purchase of up to 200 new "Vectron" locomotives from Siemens. Ex-Chancellor Christian Kern, who took over the management of Ell, sees a milestone on the way to market leadership. The locomotives that will be delivered from 2025 are designed not only for personal, but also for freight traffic. The first 60 vehicles are ordered immediately. According to Salzburg24.at , the fleet of Ell will increase to over 400 and thus become the largest Vectron fleet in Europe advancing.

Cooperation with Siemens goes beyond the mere acquisition of locomotives; Ell will also receive support in maintenance and vehicle operation. Kern emphasizes that a focus is on environmentally friendly solutions not only in the interests of the company, but also in the sense of sustainability. This future -oriented partnership will be crucial to get closer to the goal of an emission -free path.