The initial order comprises 24 multisystem locomotives for use in both AC and DC networks, as well as 46 AC locomotives, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

the supply Vectron locomotives

With this order, Railpool’s Vectron fleet will increase to 228 locomotives.

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The framework deal covers Vectron variants capable of operating in 16 countries and across various European rail corridors.

Railpool’s locomotives boast a power output of 6.4 MW and can reach speeds of up to 230 km/h depending on the variant.

They are equipped with necessary national equipment, including national train protection systems and the European Train Control System.

Including this first order, Siemens Mobility has sold over 2400 Vectron family locomotives to 96 customers in 16 countries, with the fleet having covered over 900 million kilometers to date.

Vectron platform locomotives have been approved for operation in 20 European countries.

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