Alpha Trains expands locomotive fleet with 15 Vectron DM locomotives
posted on 1st Oct 2025 16:29
Alpha Trains has ordered 15 additional Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives from Siemens Mobility, continuing the successful collaboration between the two companies. The order is part of the framework agreement signed in July 2024. At that time 35 Vectrons were ordered - 20 x Vectron Dual Mode and 15 x Vectron MS - with an option for another 35.
The service contract signed between Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility in 2023 also covers the maintenance of the newly ordered Vectron locomotives. The new Vectron Dual Mode locomotives are intended for use in Germany and Austria and will complement Alpha Trains' existing fleet of Vectron AC, MS, and Vectron Dual Mode models.
„The decision to expand our Vectron fleet again is a logical step towards the future. Our customers are looking for intelligent and sustainable solutions - and that's exactly what dual-mode locomotives offer. They provide the necessary operational flexibility on a wide variety of routes and significantly reduce emissions by replacing older generation diesel engines with modern, more environmentally friendly technology," says Vincent Pouyet, Managing Director Locomotives at Alpha Trains.
„We are delighted that Alpha Trains is once again relying on Siemens Mobility and has ordered 15 additional Vectron Dual Mode locomotives," says Andre Rodenbeck, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility. „With its modular design and flexibility on electrified and non-electrified lines, the Vectron Dual Mode is an ideal addition to Alpha Trains' fleet. With more than 2,800 Vectron locomotives sold to date, our customers' confidence in the Vectron's performance is clearly evident."