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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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Alpha Trains expands locomotive fleet with 15 Vectron DM locomotives
Alpha Trains expands locomotive fleet with 15 Vectron DM locomotives

Alpha Trains has ordered 15 additional Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives from Siemens Mobility, continuing the successful collaboration between the two companies.

Galaktische Leistung: Siemens presented its expanded München works
Galaktische Leistung: Siemens presented its expanded München works

On 7 July 2025, Siemens celebrated the opening of its expanded train factory in München-Allach, one of the most modern train production facilities in Europe and a key location in Siemens Mobility’s European service network.

Vectrons at Rail Business Days
Vectrons at Rail Business Days

 In the opening hours of the main Czech railway fair, on 10 June, both exhibited Vectrons were ceremonially presented.

CARGOUNIT ordered 22 more Vectrons
CARGOUNIT ordered 22 more Vectrons

On 3 June at the transport logistic 2025, the Polish pool CARGOUNIT ordered 22 more Vectrons from Siemens Mobility. 

Up to 50 Vectron DM locomotives for Akiem
Up to 50 Vectron DM locomotives for Akiem

On 4 June, at transport logistic 2025, Akiem has placed a firm order with Siemens Mobility for 10 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives, with an option for 40 more.

First Vectron MS handed over to RTC
First Vectron MS handed over to RTC

On 3 June 2025, Siemens Mobility handed over the first Vectron MS locomotive to Rail Traction Company (RTC) at the transport logistic.

Siemens Mobility at transport logistic 2025
Siemens Mobility at transport logistic 2025

Siemens Mobility is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of innovative products and services for rail transport at TL 2025 in München.

Vectrons for Egypt
Vectrons for Egypt

The production of the first type of Vectron for a non-European customer is proceeding relatively inconspicuously.

Swietelsky to acquire Dual Mode Vectrons
Swietelsky to acquire Dual Mode Vectrons

Siemens has announced that the Austrian construction company Swietelsky has taken delivery of the first of the Vectron Dual Mode locomotives ordered and that it will also order these machines in 15 + 25 kV version in the future.

Further expansion of Siemens's München factory
Further expansion of Siemens's München factory

In 2024, Siemens Mobility sold over 360 Vectrons, the plan is now to produce 385 Vectrons annually to meet the growing demand for locomotives and associated services.

Green Mobility Partners hands over the first Vectrons
Green Mobility Partners hands over the first Vectrons

On 4 April 2025, Green Mobility Partners (GMP) handed over the first two Vectrons to their tenants, IDS CARGO and CT-Train.

Another batch of ÖBB Vectrons
Another batch of ÖBB Vectrons

By the end of February 2025, Vectrons from another ÖBB option were gradually put into service.

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