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Press Release18 July 2024Siemens MobilityMunich
SBB Cargo International commissions SüdLeasing to order an additional 20 Vectron locomotives with XLoad from Siemens Mobility
Photo source: SBB Cargo International
“We are delighted about
SBB Cargo International’s decision to further expand its fleet of Vectron
locomotives and would like to thank them for their trust in us and in our
locomotive. With this expansion of its fleet and the increased hauling
capability provided by XLoad, our customer will be able to serve the Alpine
region even more efficiently,” said Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock at
Siemens Mobility. “This order increases the number of Vectons sold in
Switzerland to a total of 180.”
“For us, Vectron is the
ideal locomotive for providing interoperable service between the Netherlands
and Italy. In addition, the XLoad package will enable us to run longer and
heavier trains in single traction through the Alps, eliminating the need for
using a more expensive six-axle locomotive,” commented Sven Flore, CEO SBB
Cargo International AG.
The 20 new locomotives
will be used by SBB Cargo International for transalpine transport. With this
order, the company will have a total of 78 Vectron locomotives in service. National
approvals will enable operation in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, and
the Netherlands. All locomotives are equipped with the European Train Control
System ETCS BL3 as well as the required national train control systems.
With this order,
Siemens Mobility has sold almost 2,500 locomotives from the Vectron family to
97 customers in 16 countries. The Vectron fleet has accumulated a total mileage
of nearly one billion kilometers and proven its reliability and efficiency in
everyday operation. Vectron platform locomotives are currently approved for
operation in 20 European countries.
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, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €10.5 billion and employed around 39,800 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility