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2,000 Vectrons built
2,000 Vectrons built

As part of a ceremonial event at the München works on 23 July 2026, Siemens Mobility handed over the 2,000th Vectron.

Siemens continues with deliveries to Egypt
Siemens continues with deliveries to Egypt

As part of the megacontract for Egyptian Railways, Siemens is gradually delivering individual vehicles.

Siemens expands its maintenance network for Vectrons in France
Siemens expands its maintenance network for Vectrons in France

On 10 July 2026, Siemens Mobility and Technis have signed a partnership agreement to prepare local maintenance capabilities for future Vectron locomotive operations in France.

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Siemens introduced Vectron X
Siemens introduced Vectron X

During the event held in München-Allach, Siemens Mobility introduced the new Vectron X - a further improvement to the proven locomotive, which is already extensively digitised, and which can now be controlled via app-based functionalities.

RAILPOOL on the French market
RAILPOOL on the French market

RAILPOOL takes delivery of the first TRAXX Universal locomotives.

80th Vectron for Finland delivered
80th Vectron for Finland delivered

On 24 April 2026, Siemens Mobility has handed over the last of the initially ordered 80 Class Sr3 electric locomotives to VR.

Siemens and Akiem launch new Electric/Battery Vectron Dual Mode locomotive
Siemens and Akiem launch new Electric/Battery Vectron Dual Mode locomotive

Siemens Mobility and Akiem have signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 80 Vectron locomotives, with a firm order of 50, which includes the launch of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives and an option for 30 additional ones.

CargoServ locomotives in a new look
CargoServ locomotives in a new look

On 16 December 2025, CargoServ took over the new Vectron 7193 601 from ELL.

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group tested DAC in winter
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group tested DAC in winter

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is playing an active role in the development of the Digital Automatic Coupling with the DAC demo train used for winter tests in Austria under extreme conditions.

Vectron DM approved with ETCS
Vectron DM approved with ETCS

On 3 December 2025, the ERA issued a decision on the approval of the Vectron Dual Mode locomotive with ETCS OBU, more precisely, the approval of a new variant of the type approved in Germany already in July 2022.

RAILPOOL expands its fleet with 12 additional Vectron and 7 TRAXX locomotives
RAILPOOL expands its fleet with 12 additional Vectron and 7 TRAXX locomotives

On 16 December 2025, RAILPOOL announced that it has acquired 12 Vectron Type A39 D-A-CH-I-NL-B locomotives from DB Cargo.

First Vectrons with MEDWAY Belgium
First Vectrons with MEDWAY Belgium

On 29 September 2025, MEDWAY Belgium, a subsidiary of MSC, officialy inaugurated its first two Vectron at the SNCB Antwerp-Noord depot.

Progress of the Egyptian new rail project
Progress of the Egyptian new rail project

Track work is progressing: the Egyptian high-speed rail project is making significant strides, starting with the first phase in Cairo.

 

Akiem invests in 10 Vectron DM locomotives
Akiem invests in 10 Vectron DM locomotives

Akiem confirmed the exercise of an option for 10 additional Vectron Dual Mode locomotives from Siemens Mobility, after signing a framework contract for 50 locomotives in June 2025.

 

Akdoğan Train Cargo chooses Siemens Mobility - Vectron goes Türkiye
Akdoğan Train Cargo chooses Siemens Mobility - Vectron goes Türkiye

The Turkish logistics company Akdoğan Train Cargo has ordered five state-of-the-art Vectron MS multisystem electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility, including the XLoad equipment package.

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