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More RSL Vectrons for ČD already in Praha
More RSL Vectrons for ČD already in Praha

On 7 and 8 March 2024, ČD technicians take delivery of three more Vectrons from leasing company RSL.

Nightjets to Belgium with a through haulage soon
Nightjets to Belgium with a through haulage soon

On 20 February 2024, Vectron 193 962 of ÖBB/ELL made a test run from Germany to Schaarbeek on the normal nightjet route (via the old line between Leuven and Liège).

Up to 250 Vectrons for RAILPOOL
Up to 250 Vectrons for RAILPOOL

On 20 February 2024, RAILPOOL and Siemens Mobility have concluded a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 250 Vectrons.

CZ LOKO
First Danish "EC-vognstamme" unveiled
First Danish "EC-vognstamme" unveiled

On 25 January 2024 DSB unveiled the first of the Talgo 230 non-traction multiple units (NMUs) for its long-distance fleet.

Growing interest in ELL locomotives
Growing interest in ELL locomotives

Recently, there has been a growing interest in leasing of Siemens Vectron locomotives from European Locomotive Leasing in the Czech Republic: the number of enquiries from Czech operators continues to grow and the reasons for this are explained in the following paragraphs by Christian Kern, Managing Director of ELL Austria.

Siemens Mobility and ELL signed framework agreement for purchase of up to 200 Vectrons
Siemens Mobility and ELL signed framework agreement for purchase of up to 200 Vectrons

On 30 November 2023, European Locomotive Leasing Group, based in Wien and München, and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 200 further Vectron locomotives.

Beacon Rail order for 10 Vectrons
Beacon Rail order for 10 Vectrons

On 9 November 2023 it was announced that Beacon Rail has ordered 10 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility.

Akiem increases its fleet to 100 Vectrons
Akiem increases its fleet to 100 Vectrons

On 31 July 2023 Akiem has ordered an additional 15 Vectron AC and Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility.

Service contract for Alpha Trains Vectrons
Service contract for Alpha Trains Vectrons

On 11 July 2023 Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility sign service contract for Vectron locomotives over a period of 15 years.

Unclear fate of Vectrons for MÁV-START
Unclear fate of Vectrons for MÁV-START

In April 2022, MÁV-START and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement for the delivery of 115 Vectron locomotives.

Operation Of Vectron Accross Öresund Launched
Operation Of Vectron Accross Öresund Launched

As we reported recently, Vectron is now approved for through operation between Scandinavia and central Europe, following ERA certification of the respective X4-E-Loco-B DE-AT-DK-SE-NO (E32.02) version.

Vectron Approved For Scandinavian Corridor
Vectron Approved For Scandinavian Corridor

The Vectron has received official approval for operating along the Scandinavian Corridor (AT - DE - DK - SE - NO).

More Vectrons In The CARGOUNIT Fleet
More Vectrons In The CARGOUNIT Fleet

During December 2022 CARGOUNIT took over two more Vectrons.

Final RSL Vectrons For ČD In 2022
Final RSL Vectrons For ČD In 2022

On 19 October 2022 at the Praha depot ČD took delivery of the last two of the planned ten Vectrons from the RSL. 

InnoTrans 2022 (1)
InnoTrans 2022 (1)

After four years of enforced hiatus, the InnoTrans is taking place again.