Framework agreement for the delivery of up to 250 locomotives
Rail vehicle lessor Railpool and Siemens Mobility have concluded a framework agreement for the delivery of up to 250 locomotives. Siemens recently announced this.
The Munich-based industrial conglomerate reported that with the signing of the contract, 70 locomotives of the Vectron series were immediately called off. With this order, Railpool’s Vectron fleet will grow to a total of 228 locomotives.
Cross-border traffic
According to Siemens, the framework agreement includes Vectron variants that enable cross-border traffic without changing locomotives. According to the press release, the locomotives can be used in up to 16 countries on various European corridors (North-South as well as East-West).
Siemens further explained that the locomotives for Railpool have a power output of 6.4 megawatts. Depending on the variant, they are expected to reach a maximum speed of up to 230 kilometers per hour. Additionally, the locomotives are equipped with the necessary national train control systems as well as the European Train Control System (ETCS).
Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock Siemens Mobility, commented on the agreement with Railpool: “We are very pleased to continue our successful collaboration with Railpool. Follow-up orders like these demonstrate that our locomotives impress in operation with quality and outstanding reliability.”
Source: www.kloepfel-consulting.com