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Vectron AC certified in Norway
Siemens Mobility's Vectron locomotives are used for both freight and passenger service. During the development of the locomotive, the focus was on providing a future-proof design, investment security, environmental compatibility, fungibility, retrofitting capability and convertibility. The Vectron can be delivered as a purely electrical version for operating with alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) power systems as well as a multisystem (MS) variant in the power classes 5.2 MW, 5.6 MW and 6.4 MW. Along with the desired national train control system, the locomotives can also be equipped with the latest European Train Control System (ETCS). The locomotives are built in the Siemens Mobility plant in Munich-Allach, Germany. For freight transport in Germany, Siemens Mobility also offers the Smartron standard locomotive and the Vectron Dual Mode, a combination of diesel and electric locomotive.

Vectron – the locomotive platform

Siemens Mobility‘ locomotive plant in Munich Allach

Siemens Mobility's Vectron locomotives are used for both freight and passenger service.

Siemens Mobility‘ locomotive plant in Munich Allach

Siemens Mobility's Vectron locomotives are used for both freight and passenger service.

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Vectron MS – multi-system locomotive

Press Release19 August 2022

MRCE orders 14 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility

Press Release04 July 2022

SüdLeasing orders 20 Vectron locomotives with XLoad on behalf of SBB Cargo International

Press Release31 March 2022

Siemens Mobility receives major order for locomotives and service from Czech Railways

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BLS Cargo orders 25 locomotives from Siemens Mobility

The Swiss rail freight company BLS Cargo has ordered 25 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility for planned operation on the North-South Corridor. They will be used in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium. Delivery of the locomotives will be carried out in several phases from the end of 2020 to 2025. With this order, the Vectron fleet operated by BLS Cargo will grow to a total of 40 locomotives. The company previously ordered 15 locomotives from Siemens Mobility in 2015.

SüdLeasing orders 20 locomotives on behalf of SBB Cargo International

Switzerland’s SBB Cargo International AG has ordered 20 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility in cooperation with SüdLeasing GmbH. The locomotives will be leased by SBB Cargo International to SüdLeasing through a long-term leasing plan with a flexible term. In addition, SBB Cargo International has acquired an option for 20 additional locomotives from Siemens Mobility.

Vectron AC – alternating current locomotive

Press Release15 July 2022

Reichmuth orders 35 Vectron locomotives for SBB Cargo

Press Release23 September 2020

Vectron locomotive approved for operation
in Denmark

Press Release27 March 2018

Siemens delivers 26 locomotives for Danish State Railways

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Vectron locomotive approved for operation in Denmark

On September 15, 2020, the AC version of the Vectron locomotive received official approval from the Danish safety authority “Trafik-, Bygge og Boligstyrelsen” for operating in Denmark. The approval marks an important milestone for the commissioning of 42 Vectron locomotives ordered by Danish State Railways (DSB) from Siemens Mobility over the last two years. The first three locomotives will be delivered in September 2020.

First Vectron broad-gauge locomotives received authorization in Finland

The Vectron alternating-current (AC) locomotive for the Finnish railway company VR Group has been authorized for operation in Finland by Trafi, the Finnish Transport Safety Agency. For testing and certification of the extensive new equipment package for Finland, up to five locomotives have been undergoing type tests according to the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) since early 2016. Various additional functionalities and equipment packages were certified, such as the broad-gauge bogies, the special winter package and the two diesel power modules for bridging short stretches without an overhead power line.

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Vectron DC – direct current locomotive

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Siemens networks locomotives of Deutsche Bahn

DB Cargo AG has commissioned Siemens to equip its locomotive fleet for condition-based, predictive maintenance. The upgrade applies to Siemens locomotives of the 152 Series Eurosprinter ES64F and locomotives of the 170 and 191 Series, both Vectron types. For the 152 Series locomotives, Siemens will retrofit the necessary telemetric systems and network all locomotives with the "TechLOK" system used by DB Cargo. The contract has a term of six years. The telemetric systems continually collect data on the condition of the locomotives. With this data, experts at Siemens' Mobility Data Services Center will work with DB Cargo to develop identified applications and data analytics models.

ELL continues to rely on Siemens Vectron

Siemens and European Locomotive Leasing (ELL), a provider of full-service leasing of locomotives, have again signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 50 Vectron locomotives. The first locomotives from this new agreement have already been ordered and delivery will begin in the second quarter of 2016. In 2014, ELL had signed a first framework agreement with Siemens for 50 locomotives, and all these locomotives have already been delivered or ordered.

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Vectron Dual Mode - Combined diesel and electric locomotive

The Vectron Dual Mode can be operated as both a diesel and electric locomotive. On electrified sections of track, the new locomotive is powered by electricity to save fuel and reduce maintenance costs. The locomotive can be switched to diesel mode on non-electrified sections. The Vectron Dual Mode concept enables operators to increase their sustainable value throughout the locomotive's lifecycle.
Press Release29 June 2021

Siemens Mobility and Paribus sign framework agreement for 30 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives

Press Release05 November 2020

Siemens Mobility receives approval for Vectron Dual Mode

Infographics Vectron Dual Mode

Environmental friendliness

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Siemens Mobility receives approval for Vectron Dual Mode

The Vectron Dual Mode locomotive from Siemens Mobility received authorization for operation in Germany from the Federal Railway Authority (EBA) on October 29, 2020. To date, Railsystems RP, Mindener Kreisbahnen GmbH, and Stern & Hafferl have ordered the Vectron Dual Mode. The Siemens Mobility Test Center in Wegberg-Wildenrath has also ordered a locomotive for delivery trips. The dual mode locomotives ordered by DB Cargo in September will also benefit from the authorization.

First order for Vectron Dual Mode

    Railsystems RP GmbH has ordered two Vectron Dual Mode locomotives from Siemens Mobility, marking the first order for the new locomotive that can be operated either as a diesel or electric unit. Siemens Mobility first presented the concept at the InnoTrans 2018. 

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    Smartron – Standard locomotive for Germany

    The Smartron is tailored for a specific transport function and utilizes all the advantages provided by standardization. As a preconfigured locomotive, the Smartron has been conceived for transporting freight in Germany and ensures customers cost-efficient operation and the highest safety standards.
    Press Release25 May 2020

    Siemens Mobility delivers ten Smartrons to Bulgaria 

    Press Release30 August 2019

    Siemens Mobility enters new markets
    for Smartron 

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    Siemens Mobility delivers ten Smartrons to Bulgaria 

    Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ) has ordered ten Smartron locomotives from Siemens Mobility. The Smartron is a preconfigured locomotive that combines all the advantages of a standard product with the proven platform technology of the Vectron locomotives. 

    Presentation of the Smartron Locomotive at InnoTrans 2018

    Sabrina Soussan, CEO Siemens Mobility, Jörn Enderlein, Board Member for Logistics and Managing Director of EGP (Eisenbahngesellschaft Potsdam mbH), Albrecht Neumann Head of Locomotives Siemens Mobility.

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    Contact

    Eva Haupenthal

    Siemens Mobility GmbH

    +49 152 01654597

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