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ELL secures 250 million EUR financing to expand its Vectron fleet
ELL secures 250 million EUR financing to expand its Vectron fleet

On 15 October 2024, European Locomotive Leasing has successfully closed a 250 million EUR financing round in the form of a Senior Secured CAPEX revolving credit facility over seven years.

Last RSL Vectron for ČD handed over
Last RSL Vectron for ČD handed over

On 8 October 2024, RS Lease officially handed over to ČD the last of the 50 Vectrons ordered by the operator for lease.

Siemens Mobility and Beacon Rail sign major framework contract for Vectrons
Siemens Mobility and Beacon Rail sign major framework contract for Vectrons

On 30 September 2024, Beacon Rail and Siemens Mobility have signed a major framework agreement for the delivery of Vectron MS locomotives, with an initial contract of 25 ones.

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InnoTrans 2024 report (7)
InnoTrans 2024 report (7)

One of the Vectrons at InnoTrans was a locomotive designated 248 500 in the colours of DB long-distance vehicles.

InnoTrans 2024 report (6)
InnoTrans 2024 report (6)

On 25 September, Green Mobility Partners (GMP) signed a framework contract with Siemens Mobility for 50 Vectron MS locomotives.

InnoTrans 2024 report (5)
InnoTrans 2024 report (5)

On 26 September, RS Lease and Siemens Mobility have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 65 Vectrons.

Alpha Trains expands fleet with up to 70 new Vectrons
Alpha Trains expands fleet with up to 70 new Vectrons

Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement in July 2024 for the supply of up to 70 Vectron locomotives, including an initial order for 35 ones.

RegioJet without yellow Vectrons. But with more other Vectrons...
RegioJet without yellow Vectrons. But with more other Vectrons...

An era in RegioJet's operations came to an end when the last of the Vectrons on long-term lease from ELL, 193 226, was returned on 14 July 2024.

SBB Cargo International orders another 20 Vectrons with XLoad
SBB Cargo International orders another 20 Vectrons with XLoad

SBB Cargo International has ordered an additional 20 Vectron MS locomotives equipped with the XLoad package. The locomotives will be leased from SüdLeasing in a long-term contract with a flexible term.

A very new railway for Egypt
A very new railway for Egypt

Siemens Mobility is making progress on a huge contract for Egypt that is set to take rail transport in the country to a whole new level.

ČD to buy ten Vectrons from RSL
ČD to buy ten Vectrons from RSL

ČD has announced that it will buy back ten of the Vectron MS locomotives it leases from RSL. In fact, the first has already been bought back as of 3 May 2024. 

Helrom launches its second line
Helrom launches its second line

On 4 April 2024, Helrom launched its second line, connecting Regensburg and Lébény.

ČD Cargo hires Vectron DM from Northrail
ČD Cargo hires Vectron DM from Northrail

At the beginning of April, ČD Cargo announced that it had hired one Vectron Dual Mode, namely 248 082, from Northrail, to be operated by its German branch.

Nightjet service between Wien and Brussels with one Vectron
Nightjet service between Wien and Brussels with one Vectron

Since mid-March, nightjet trains on the route Wien - Brussels and back have been operated without change of the locomotive.

DB's Class 249 will start regular operation
DB's Class 249 will start regular operation

On 15 March 2024, at marshalling yard in Halle (Saale) a new generation of locomotives has been unveiled that will make DB Cargo's fleet more efficient and powerful in the future: the Vectron Dual Mode light.