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Press Release12 April 2016MobilityMunich
Alpha Trains orders Vectron locomotives
"I am very pleased to be extending our long and successful relationship with both TX Logistik and Siemens with this transaction," said Shaun Mills, CEO of Alpha Trains Group.
"We are delighted that the purchase of the Siemens Vectron locomotives will give us an even more diversified locomotive portfolio. The purchase reflects Alpha Trains' trust in the Vectron platform. Furthermore, we are confident that the full service arrangements with Siemens will provide our customer TX Logistik with optimal service support during the lease," said Fernando Pérez, Managing Director of Alpha Trains Locomotives Division.
"With the Vectron, we are crossing technical and geographic borders. The locomotive's interoperability offers the flexibility that we need on the north-south corridors. Differing train control systems, voltages and requirements along the rail routes don't affect our operations: With the Vectron we can easily bring company goods to their destinations in Europe," explained Gero Sieberger, head of operations at TX Logistik.
"With this order from Alpha Trains, we succeeded in acquiring another new customer for our Vectron platform. We were not only able to convince the customer with our vehicles, but also with our customized full service package," added Sabrina Soussan, CEO of Siemens' business with high-speed/regional trains and locomotives.
For further information on the Vectron, please see www.siemens.com/press/vectron
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world's largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading supplier of gas and steam turbines for power generation, a major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2015, which ended on September 30, 2015, Siemens generated revenue of €75.6 billion and net income of €7.4 billion. At the end of September 2015, the company had around 348,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
Alpha Trains is the leading private rolling stock operating lessor in Continental Europe. Alpha Trains has been an investor, owner and manager of rolling stock for over fifteen years, establishing an enviable record as a consistent, professional and innovative investor and manager of passenger trains and freight locomotives. The rolling stock assets are managed by an international team of 85 people in our offices in Luxembourg, Antwerp, Cologne and Madrid. For further information about Alpha Trains, please visit: www.alphatrains.eu
TX LOGISTIK was founded in 1999 as a private rail transport company and operates an extensive European network. With around 500 employees, the company generated revenue of over €250 million in 2014. TX Logistik has been a fully owned subsidiary of Trenitalia, itself a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato, since March 2011. Further information is available at: www.TX Logistik.eu.
Alpha Trains is the leading private rolling stock operating lessor in Continental Europe. Alpha Trains has been an investor, owner and manager of rolling stock for over fifteen years, establishing an enviable record as a consistent, professional and innovative investor and manager of passenger trains and freight locomotives. The rolling stock assets are managed by an international team of 85 people in our offices in Luxembourg, Antwerp, Cologne and Madrid. For further information about Alpha Trains, please visit: www.alphatrains.eu
TX LOGISTIK was founded in 1999 as a private rail transport company and operates an extensive European network. With around 500 employees, the company generated revenue of over €250 million in 2014. TX Logistik has been a fully owned subsidiary of Trenitalia, itself a subsidiary of Ferrovie dello Stato, since March 2011. Further information is available at: www.TX Logistik.eu.
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