EUROPEAN Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for up to 200 Vectron multi-system electric locomotives. The initial contract is for 60 locomotives with delivery starting in 2025.
The multi-system locomotives, including the Vectron Dual Mode, will be supplied with various power systems to haul both passenger and freight trains.
This is the fourth framework agreement between ELL and Siemens Mobility. By 2027, Siemens will have supplied 301 Vectron locomotives to ELL, making this Europe’s largest fleet of Vectron locomotives in service.
“For ELL, this agreement is a milestone in the company’s development,” says Mr Christian Kern, CEO of ELL. “We are convinced of the future of rail. Superior climate friendliness and cost-efficiency on the long international rail axes as well as the structural change in rail freight transport make the full-service leasing of locomotives a highly attractive business for the future. ELL is pursuing a consistent zero-emissions strategy.
“Our most important assets are our focused fleet policy and a comprehensive service network at more than 30 locations throughout Europe. The partnership with Siemens and the concentration on a standardised locomotive type are an important building block for us to successfully prevail in this market.”
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