- Siemens Mobility delivers Vectron AC locomotives
- Contract includes maintenance for eight years
Reichmuth & Co Investment Management AG has ordered 35 Vectron AC locomotives from Siemens Mobility through its investment vehicle LokRoll 3 AG. LokRoll 3 will lease the locomotives to SBB Cargo for eight years through its asset manager Northrail GmbH, which it commissioned for the deal. The entire transaction was arranged and structured by Paribus Rail Investment Management GmbH. The lease also includes local maintenance of the locomotives by Siemens Mobility for eight years. The Vectrons will be manufactured at the Siemens Mobility plant in Munich-Allach and delivered in 2024.
- First order for multisystem locomotives with XLoad equipment package
- XLoad enables significantly higher trailer loads
- Contract includes locomotives and their maintenance
Switzerland’s SBB Cargo International AG, in cooperation with SüdLeasing GmbH, has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives equipped with the XLoad package from Siemens Mobility. SBB Cargo International will lease the locomotives from SüdLeasing under a long-term rental plan with a flexible term. The contract also includes maintenance of the locomotives by Siemens Mobility. Vectron XLoad is an equipment package developed to improve traction performance and increase trailer loads. With this XLoad option, for example, operators on the North-South Corridor will be able to use only one rather than two four-axle locomotives for a train. The Vectrons are designed for a maximum operating speed of 160 km/h. The locomotives will be delivered beginning in 2024.
Polish
provider of transport and logistics services Laude Smart Intermodal S.A. has
just expanded its fleet with the most modern locomotive in Europe: the Vectron
MS. The vehicle colored in pink was handed over in Poznan Franowo near Posen on
February 3rd, 2021. It is the 50thVectron locomotive
from Siemens Mobility in the hands of Polish carriers.
On October 22, 2021 the 1000th Vectron locomotive left the
plant at Munich-Allach, where the locomotives are built. The locomotive is
destined for Danish State Railways DSB. To date, Siemens Mobility has sold 1,122
Vectron locomotives to 57 customers in 16 countries. The Vectron fleet has so
far accumulated more than 500 million kilometers in service. The locomotives
based on the Vectron platform are approved for operation in 20 European
countries.
- 20 Vectron MS multisystem
locomotives for maximum flexibility
- Service planned in eleven countries
along the Eastern Corridor
- Deliveries to begin in March 2022
Railpool, one of Europe’s leading rail vehicle rental companies, has
ordered 20 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility. The locomotives
are intended for service in eleven countries along the Eastern Corridor (Germany,
Austria, Poland, Croatia, Czechia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria,
Romania, Serbia). The locomotives will be delivered in several phases beginning
in March 2022. Railpool’s fleet is currently comprised of more than 400 locomotives.
When deliveries of this first order for multisystem locomotives from Siemens
Mobility are completed, Railpool will have a total of 53 Siemens locomotives.
- Initialfirm orderfor20
locomotives
- The Vectron platformwill boostAkiem’s
activities in key corridors of Central and South-Eastern Europe,up to
Scandinavia
- Withthis partnership, Akiem strengthens
its ability tomeetits customers’ growing needsinpassengerandfreight
operations throughout Europe
Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine,21December,
2021–Akiem, the rolling
stock leasing specialist, and Siemens Mobility announce Akiem’s firm order for 20 Vectron locomotives. The order has been finalised as part of a
framework purchase agreement for locomotives, ancillary equipment and services
signed August 2021. With this new contract, Akiem confirms its leadership of the European
leasing market and its ambition to supply European freight and passenger operators with appropriate, efficient rolling stock.
- Early delivery of three locomotives to Danish State Railways DSB
- Vectron approved in 20 countries
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.
- Over 100 combined diesel and electric locomotives already ordered
- Sustainable and cost-effective solution for freight transport in Germany
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 call for seven locomotives
- Maintenance contract for up to 20 years
- Delivery of first call by the end of 2021
Siemens
Mobility and Paribus Rail Investment Management GmbH (Paribus), part of the
Paribus Group, have signed a framework purchase agreement and a full-service
contract for up to 30 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives. The investment was
arranged and structured by Paribus for RIVE Private Investment (RIVE), a
private equity investment company headquartered in Paris. Along with the
signing of the agreement, a call was placed for seven locomotives for which Northrail
GmbH, also belonging to the Paribus Group, has already concluded rental
contracts with German railway companies. The seven locomotives, planned for
freight transport in Germany, are to be delivered beginning in September 2021.
Siemens Mobility will provide full service for the locomotives for a period of
up to 20 years.
- Made in Munich: Locomotive factory in Munich-Allach delivers to 49 customers in 16 countries
- Anniversary locomotive goes to Danish State Railways
- Platform concept enables sustainable and flexible operation
Siemens Mobility has just sold its 1,000th Vectron locomotive. The anniversary locomotive was ordered by Danish State Railways (DSB). The first Vectron was delivered in 2012, and all locomotives have been built at the Siemens Mobility factory in Munich-Allach. The order from DSB is for eight AC Vectrons. To date, a total of 1,003 Vectrons have been sold to 49 customers in 16 countries.