Alpha Trains Adds 15 Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Locomotives

Alpha Trains, a leading private lessor of rolling stock in Continental Europe, 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. 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.

The Vectron Dual Mode locomotive combines the advantages of a diesel locomotive with those of an electric locomotive. It can be used on both electrified and non-electrified track sections, reducing operational effort and increasing efficiency. This avoids locomotive changes and contributes significantly to promoting more sustainable rail transport. With a maximum power at the wheel of 2.4 megawatts in electric mode and 2 megawatts in diesel mode, the ordered locomotives can perform freight transport services at speeds of up to 160 km/h. The locomotives will be produced at the Siemens Mobility plant in Munich-Allach.

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