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Press Release04 June 2025Siemens AGMunich
Siemens Mobility receives major order for 50 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives from Akiem
Fabien Rochefort, CEO Akiem / Steffen Bobsien, Vice President Locomotives & Coaches Siemens Mobility GmbH (from left to right)
Akiem, the European leader in locomotive and
passenger train leasing and maintenance, announces that it has placed a firm
order with Siemens Mobility for 10 Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives, with an
option for 40 additional locomotives. This order is part of the framework
agreement signed in August 2021 for the supply of locomotives and associated
services. The first locomotives are to be delivered in the 4th
quarter of 2026. Akiem previously firmly ordered 100 Vectron locomotives from
Siemens Mobility in different batches since 2021.
“We are delighted that Akiem has again decided for Siemens Mobility and
ordered 50 more Vectron locomotives to their fleet,” said
Steffen Bobsien, Vice President Locomotives & Coaches, Siemens Mobility GmbH. “We are
especially pleased that the Vectron, with its unique modular design, will be
making a significant contribution to rail services on electrified and on
non-electrified lines in the Akiem fleet. We have now sold more than 2,700
Vectrons, which is clear proof of customer satisfaction."
"Vectron Dual Mode
is today the most reliable and cost-effective solution for railway operators
that intend to step away from pure diesel traction. This locomotive, fitted
with ERTMS, can operate in an agile way on both electrified and non-electrified
infrastructure without compromise on speed and haulage capacity.
We are proud to add
this offer in addition to our existing Electric Vectron portfolio," stated
Fabien Rochefort, CEO Akiem. "By constantly investing in our
locomotive portfolio, we are intending to contribute to the rejuvenation of
rail freight and passenger transport and commit to a greener rail sector."
Delivering a maximum power of 2.4 megawatts in electric mode and 2
megawatts in diesel mode, the ordered locomotives will be able to perform
freight operations at speeds of up to 160 km/h. They will be operated in
Germany and Austria, with the possibility of expanding to other European
countries (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria). The
Vectron Dual Mode is designed to operate on both electrified and
non-electrified routes. By changing from electric to diesel mode, there is no
need to switch locomotives.
To date, Siemens Mobility has sold Vectron locomotives to over 100 customers, totaling more than 2,700 units, and the fleet has covered over one billion kilometers in service. Locomotives based on the Vectron platform have been approved for operation in 20 European countries.
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Akiem is one of the leading European providers of services to rail operators, manufacturers, and local authorities. The company offers a fleet of over 780 locomotives and 42 passenger vehicles, as well as solutions covering the entire rolling stock value chain. Akiem has more than 100 customers and operates in 22 European countries. The majority of its 450 employees are based in France, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Italy, Hungary, and the United Kingdom. Akiem has a complete industrial and service ecosystem, certified ECM (Entity in Charge of Maintenance), which relies on a pan-European network of workshops and significant inventories of spare parts for the maintenance of the rolling stock supplied to its customers. Akiem is owned by CDPQ, a global investment group strongly committed to the development of low-carbon infrastructure. For more information, please visit:
www.akiem.com
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 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €11.4 billion and employed around 41,900 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility
www.akiem.com
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 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €11.4 billion and employed around 41,900 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility