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At the other end of the ComfortJet rake was locomotive 193 489, which was built this year and is another Siemens‘s test Vectron for 230 km/h.

On 26 September, RS Lease and Siemens Mobility have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 65 Vectrons.

On 15 October 2024, European Locomotive Leasing has successfully closed a 250 million EUR financing round in the form of a Senior Secured CAPEX revolving credit facility over seven years.

On 8 October 2024, RS Lease officially handed over to ČD the last of the 50 Vectrons ordered by the operator for lease.

On 30 September 2024, Beacon Rail and Siemens Mobility have signed a major framework agreement for the delivery of Vectron MS locomotives, with an initial contract of 25 ones.

One of the Vectrons at InnoTrans was a locomotive designated 248 500 in the colours of DB long-distance vehicles.

On 25 September, Green Mobility Partners (GMP) signed a framework contract with Siemens Mobility for 50 Vectron MS locomotives.

On 26 September, RS Lease and Siemens Mobility have signed a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 65 Vectrons.

Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement in July 2024 for the supply of up to 70 Vectron locomotives, including an initial order for 35 ones.

An era in RegioJet's operations came to an end when the last of the Vectrons on long-term lease from ELL, 193 226, was returned on 14 July 2024.

SBB Cargo International has ordered an additional 20 Vectron MS locomotives equipped with the XLoad package. The locomotives will be leased from SüdLeasing in a long-term contract with a flexible term.

Siemens Mobility is making progress on a huge contract for Egypt that is set to take rail transport in the country to a whole new level.

ČD has announced that it will buy back ten of the Vectron MS locomotives it leases from RSL. In fact, the first has already been bought back as of 3 May 2024. 

On 4 April 2024, Helrom launched its second line, connecting Regensburg and Lébény.