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Press Release24 March 2026Siemens MobilityMunich and Saint-Ouen
Siemens and Akiem launch new Vectron Dual Mode Locomotive Electric/Battery version
“Akiem’s decision is a
strong vote of confidence in our technology, and we greatly value that trust.
With the Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery, we are taking a major development
step based on the proven Vectron platform, adding a new fully electric member
to the Vectron family,” said Andre Rodenbeck, CEO Rolling Stock, Siemens
Mobility. “For customers, this means greater operational flexibility on routes
where electrification is not continuous, while supporting the transition to
more sustainable rail operations.”
“Akiem and Siemens’
teams shared a common vision that Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery will meet
the vast majority of our customer needs when operating on non-electrified lines,
significantly reducing costs of operations against existing market solutions,
while reducing CO2 emission and noise,” said Fabien Rochefort, CEO Akiem. “Vectron
Dual Mode Electric/Battery is a natural and reliable continuity of the proven
Dual Mode platform. We are delighted to extend our Vectron portfolio, while
innovating and differentiating to the benefit of our customers everywhere in
Europe.”
Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery: innovation based
on proven concept
The new Vectron Dual
Mode Electric/Battery is built on the proven Vectron Dual Mode platform and is
designed for a similar range of operations. Instead of a diesel engine, it uses
a modular traction battery system, allowing the locomotive to run both under
overhead lines and on routes without continuous electrification. It is planned
with flexible battery configurations of up to more than 2 MWh and is designed
to deliver up to 2,400 kW to the wheels in both battery mode and when operating
under AC overhead line power. The new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery is
also designed for speeds of up to 160 km/h, a maximum tractive effort of 300
kN, a weight of approximately 90 tons, and comes with a train supply power of
480 kVA.
Siemens Mobility is one
of the leaders in alternative traction technologies for rail and is
consistently advancing decarbonization with proven battery and hybrid solutions
– for example, by further developing the Vectron platform toward
battery-enabled variants such as the Vectron with Battery
Power Module. In regional rail, Siemens Mobility is also enabling
low-emission operations on partially or non-electrified routes with the Mireo
Plus B (battery) and the Mireo Plus H (hydrogen). At the same time, Siemens
Mobility continues to expand its portfolio of alternative traction solutions to
provide operators with additional options for climate-friendly rail services.
For this press release
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, and the use of industrial AI, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make their infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €12.4 billion and employed around 43,400 people worldwide. Further information is available at:
www.siemens.com/mobility
Akiem is one of the leading European providers of services to rail operators, manufacturers, and local authorities. The company offers a fleet of over 770 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 500 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 La Caisse (formerly CDPQ). For more information, please visit
www.akiem.com