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. The Vectron MS, approved for 11 European countries, empowers RTC to manage cross-border rail transport. The delivery comprises two separate contracts, with RTC receiving four and its partner undertaking InRail receiving two Vectron MSes.

"The investment in these locomotives is part of a long-term vision aimed at strengthening rail interoperability and overcoming infrastructure barriers between European countries,” said Martin Ausserdorfer, CEO at RTC and President at InRail. “The ability to operate with the same locomotive across several countries is a key step toward the integration of the European rail system. Within this framework, our commitment is particularly focused on the development of rail traffic through the Mediterranean and the SCAN-MED Corridor, with the Brenner Base Tunnel as a strategic hub for the sustainable mobility of the future".
 
"Six years after celebrating InRail’s tenth anniversary, we are proud to mark another important milestone: the union with RTC and the acquisition of six interoperable Siemens locomotives. These new locomotives, featuring a livery that reflects the shared identity of both companies, symbolize our joint commitment to environmental sustainability by promoting the shift of freight transport from road to rail," stated Guido Porta, CEO InRail.
 
The 160 km/h locomotives have a maximum power of 6.4 MW and can be used for cross-border freight transport as well as fast passenger service in many European countries: Germany, Austria, Italy, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia. The acquisition not only includes the delivery of the Vectron MS locomotives but also encompasses comprehensive maintenance services with Railigent X, ensuring the highest reliability and operational readiness.