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Press Release24 April 2026Siemens MobilityMunich
80th Vectron locomotive delivered: Siemens completes major contract for Finland
Siemens
Mobility has handed over the last of the initially ordered 80 Vectron electric
locomotives to Finnish railway company VR, completing the supply contract
signed at the beginning of 2014. At the time of signing, the order was the
largest single contract for the Vectron platform and marked the first
deployment of the platform on Finland’s broad gauge network. It also
represented the largest rolling stock investment in VR Group’s history at the
time. All locomotives were delivered within the contractually agreed timeframe.
“The completion of this order underlines the versatility of
the Vectron platform and our experience in managing complex locomotive projects
from design adaptation through to final delivery,” said Steffen Bobsien, Vice
President Locomotives and Coaches at Siemens Mobility. “It also reflects the
strong partnership we have built with VR Group throughout this project. We are
pleased to have supported VR Group in modernizing its fleet for rail operations
in Finland.”
“Operational reliability is a key factor for our
customers in rail transport, which is why we invest in rolling stock in a
long-term and systematic manner. Developed for Finland’s demanding operating
conditions, Sr3 electric locomotives serve both passenger and heavy freight
traffic, and the investment further strengthens operational reliability across
rail transport, supporting Finnish industry and reliable passenger services now
and in the future,” says Joonas Roivainen, Vice President, Fleet Management at
VR.
The
locomotives were adapted to ensure reliable performance under demanding
climatic conditions, including temperatures as low as –40 degrees Celsius, and
to meet the operational and regulatory requirements of rail transport in
Northern Europe. The vehicles were manufactured at the Siemens Mobility plant
in Munich, Germany, while the bogies were produced in Graz, Austria.
Delivered in phases over the course of the project,
the locomotives have since been fully integrated into VR Group’s fleet for
passenger and freight transport. To date, the fleet has completed around 72
million kilometers in operation.
With the completion of
this contract, Siemens Mobility reinforces its track record in delivering
standardized yet highly adaptable locomotive platforms designed for different
track gauges, operating environments, and regulatory frameworks worldwide. As a
modular and highly flexible platform, Vectron locomotives are designed for
operation across a wide range of climatic conditions – from extreme cold in
polar regions to high temperatures in desert environments. To date, Siemens
Mobility has sold more than 2,900 locomotives of the Vectron family to over 110
customers, and the fleet has covered around 1.35 billion kilometers in service.
Locomotives based on the Vectron platform have been approved for operation in
20 European countries.
For this press release
Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, and the use of industrial AI, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make their infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €12.4 billion and employed around 43,400 people worldwide. Further information is available at:
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