Siemens Mobility receives major order for 50 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives from Akiem
This financing, carried out with the support of BNP Paribas, Akiem’s advisory bank, will contribute to the acquisition of new rolling stock assets to support Akiem’s growth strategy and that of its customers throughout Europe.
We are delighted that Akiem again decided for Siemens Mobility and ordered 50 more Vectron locomotives to their fleet. 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 intends 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. 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 possibly 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.