But it’s not just about new colours, because the exterior design of the S-Bahn trains will also make it as easy as possible for passengers to find their way around in future.’ The 160 km/h trains will be equipped for automatic train operation using the ETCS which DB expects to deploy across the S-Bahn network from 2030. ‘Our project team is working with our partners on the finishing touches so the XXL S-Bahn trains can go into production right on time’, said Heiko Büttner, DB representative for the Bayern and CEO of S-Bahn München.