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Press Release30 September 2024Siemens MobilityMunich
Siemens Mobility and Beacon sign
major framework contract for purchase of Vectron locomotives
Initial
order for 25 Vectron MS units for continental Europe
Beacon, a leading European rolling stock lessor, and Siemens
Mobility have signed a major framework agreement for the delivery of Vectron
multi system locomotives, with an initial contract of 25 units. The new Vectron
locomotives with a power of 6.4 MW will supplement the existing Vectron Beacon
fleet. The units will be produced at the Siemens Mobility plant in
Munich-Allach, while the bogies will come from the global competence center in
Graz.
Initial
order for 25 Vectron MS units for continental Europe
Beacon, a leading European rolling stock lessor, and Siemens
Mobility have signed a major framework agreement for the delivery of Vectron
multi system locomotives, with an initial contract of 25 units. The new Vectron
locomotives with a power of 6.4 MW will supplement the existing Vectron Beacon
fleet. The units will be produced at the Siemens Mobility plant in
Munich-Allach, while the bogies will come from the global competence center in
Graz.
Siemens Mobility and Beacon sign major framework contract for purchase of Vectron locomotives
With this initial order, Beacon increases its Vectron fleet
in continental Europe to over 180 locomotives and provides a further commitment
to the European 4-axle electric rail freight and passenger markets.
Adam Cunliffe, CEO Beacon says: "A modern and
reliable locomotive fleet is central to supporting our customers. Beacon
is one of the largest operators of the Vectron locomotive which we know provides
an efficient and dependable service to our customers. Beacon is delighted
that it can continue the successful partnership it has developed with Siemens
offering a fleet with comprehensive interoperability in France, Germany, and
the main freight and passenger corridors.”
Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock Siemens Mobility
says: "We are pleased that the long-standing partnership between Beacon
and Siemens will continue on a solid foundation through the framework agreement
and these initial orders."
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