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Accident of (another) KISS at VUZ Velim circle
Accident of (another) KISS at VUZ Velim circle

During the test runs with unit 4736 103 for ÖBB on the night of 11/12 February 2025 on the large test circle at Velim, the coupling in the connection to the VUZ measuring cars was damaged.

Siemens Mobility receives first order for Vectrons with battery module
Siemens Mobility receives first order for Vectrons with battery module

Siemens Mobility has received its first order for Vectrons equipped with a battery module.

Vectrons at MÁV
Vectrons at MÁV

In recent years, the Hungarian national operator has been trying to renew its fleet of locomotives.

"Baltic Expresses" on start
"Baltic Expresses" on start

With the first new timetable season, ČD and PKP Intercity launched the operation of the new international service on 878 km long Praha - Pardubice - Wrocław - Poznań - Bydgoszcz - Gdańsk - Gdynia route.

Test run for "Baltic Express"
Test run for "Baltic Express"

In the 2025 timetable, new services will be introduced between the Czech Republic and Poland connecting Praha and Gdynia under the name "Baltic Express".

First new Vectrons from RSL handed over to ZSSK
First new Vectrons from RSL handed over to ZSSK

As we described earlier, ZSSK will acquire 15 more Vectrons on lease from RSL over the next two years. The first two of these, 193 025 and 032, were taken over on 5 December 2024 and presented to the public the following day.

LE Mobility to buy ex-NS coaches
LE Mobility to buy ex-NS coaches

At the end of October, 72 ICR cars were transported from Arnhem to the Czech Republic in three consecutive shipments.

InnoTrans 2024 report (15)
InnoTrans 2024 report (15)

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.

ZSSK will receive more Vectrons from RSL
ZSSK will receive more Vectrons from RSL

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

ELL secures 250 million EUR financing to expand its Vectron fleet
ELL secures 250 million EUR financing to expand its Vectron fleet

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.

Last RSL Vectron for ČD handed over
Last RSL Vectron for ČD handed over

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

Siemens Mobility and Beacon Rail sign major framework contract for Vectrons
Siemens Mobility and Beacon Rail sign major framework contract for Vectrons

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.

InnoTrans 2024 report (7)
InnoTrans 2024 report (7)

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

InnoTrans 2024 report (6)
InnoTrans 2024 report (6)

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

InnoTrans 2024 report (5)
InnoTrans 2024 report (5)

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