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First Vectron DM Light For DB Cargo
First Vectron DM Light For DB Cargo

In 2021, Siemens Mobility started production of the first batch of Vectron Dual Mode light locomotives for DB Cargo.

230 km/h Vectrons For ČD
230 km/h Vectrons For ČD

On 31 March 2022, ČD signed a contract with Siemens Mobility Česká republika (Czech Republic) for the purchase of 50 Vectron MS locomotives with a maximum operating speed of 230 km/h.

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The New Air-Free Siemens Brake System
The New Air-Free Siemens Brake System

In close collaboration with Siemens Liebherr developed and produces a compact, closed, electrohydraulic brake actuator including all the components necessary to build-up and release the brake force as well as local control.

Vectron Tested On A ČD Railjet
Vectron Tested On A ČD Railjet

On 22 - 24 March 2022, ČD together with Siemens Mobility carried out a practical verification of the Vectron - railjet communication. 

First Avenio Arrived In Nürnberg
First Avenio Arrived In Nürnberg

On 25 February 2022, the first Avenio was unloaded from the low-loader in Nürnberg.

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New Sapsans In Russia (?)
New Sapsans In Russia (?)

Last summer, Siemens Mobility started delivering the first Velaro RUS trains to Russia from the 2019 order. However, their further fate is now very uncertain in view of the sanctions against Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine...

More Vectrons To Be Hired By RSL To ČD
More Vectrons To Be Hired By RSL To ČD

On 16 February, 2022, Rolling Stock Lease (RSL) handed over to ČD the first of the second batch of Vectrons, which ČD ordered for hire from this Slovak leasing company.

Service Contract For Siemens Sprinters In San Diego
Service Contract For Siemens Sprinters In San Diego

On 11 February 2022, Siemens Mobility announced that it was awarded a Technical Support Spares Supply Agreement contract by North County Transit District in San Diego, California for its fleet of 12 Siemens Sprinter (Desiro Classic) DMUs.

ICE 3neo Train Presented. And Additionaly 43 Ordered
ICE 3neo Train Presented. And Additionaly 43 Ordered

On 1 February 2022, DB and Siemens presented 408 003, one of the ICE 3neo high speed trains.

Vectron ETCS Compatibility Tests On The Czech Network Completed
Vectron ETCS Compatibility Tests On The Czech Network Completed

On 31 January 2022, it was announced that Vectrons can run under ETCS supervision on selected sections of the Czech network.

More Vectron DM Locomotives For DB Cargo
More Vectron DM Locomotives For DB Cargo

On 18 January 2022, DB Cargo and DB Bahnbaugruppe ordered a total of 50 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives from Siemens Mobility.

Complicated Operation Of ČD's Ex-WLC Tauruses
Complicated Operation Of ČD's Ex-WLC Tauruses

During December, ČD began using the first of four Class 1216 locomotives that were purchased from Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo in 2021.

Alpha Trains Leases Mireo BEMUs To NEB
Alpha Trains Leases Mireo BEMUs To NEB

On 4 January 2022, Alpha Trains announced that the 31 two-car Mireo Plus B battery-electric units ordered in September 2021 by NEB will be added to the existing fleet of the Luxembourg-based lessor.

New RAILPOOL Order For Vectrons
New RAILPOOL Order For Vectrons

On 5 January 2022, RAILPOOL and Siemens Mobility announced that they signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 100 Vectron MS locomotives.

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