ROLLING stock leasing company Alpha Trains has ordered another 15 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility, under a framework agreement signed in November 2021.

The order expands Alpha Trains’ fleet of Vectrons to 65, and its full fleet of locomotives to 463, with certification to operate in 21 European countries.

The new multi-system Vectron MS locomotives have a maximum power output of 6.4MW and a top speed of 200km/h.

“The recent purchase of these additional Vectron MS locomotives underlines our strong and long-term partnership with Siemens Mobility,” says managing director of the Locomotives Division of Alpha Trains, Mr Fernando Pérez. “The reliable Vectron platform in combination with our attractive leasing offers enables our customers to perform flexible and reliable transport.”

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