Alpha Trains, the largest private rolling stock lessor in Continental Europe, has announced the expansion of its fleet by up to 70 Vectron locomotives.
Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement in July 2024 for the supply of up to 70 Vectron locomotives, including an initial order for 35 locomotives. The framework agreement foresees the provision of multiple variants of Vectron locomotives, including Multi-System and Dual Mode units.
The new Vectron locomotives have a maximum power of up tp 6.4 megawatts and a top speed of up to 200 km/h. They complement the existing Alpha Trains fleet of Vectron MS, AC and Vectron Dual Mode models. The Vectrons will be manufactured at the Siemens Mobility plant in Munich-Allach and the first delivery is expected towards the end of 2026.
The order includes the delivery of the first Vectron multi-system locomotives for France, capable of operating on the North-South corridor across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands, France and optionally Luxembourg.
Additionally, the service contract signed by Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility in 2023 has been amended to cover maintenance of the new ordered fleet in Belgium and France as well.
This decision underlines Alpha Trains' commitment to expanding its presence in the French market and promoting sustainable transport solutions across Europe.
Vincent Pouyet, Managing Director of the Locomotives Division of Alpha Trains said “We are very pleased to be able to further increase our fleet of Vectron locomotives yet again and to further strengthen our market position, especially in the French market. There is a growing demand from our existing and new customers for efficient and state-of-the-art multi-system locomotives. With this latest order, we can ensure that our customers have the highest possible operational flexibility on all their routes with a proven and highly available platform.”
Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock Siemens Mobility said "We are delighted to continue our successful partnership with Alpha Trains and glad to support their fleet expansion with our Vectron locomotives. The inclusion of our multi-system and dual mode variants in the framework agreement reflects our commitment to providing Alpha Trains and their customers with the most versatile and efficient solutions for their railway operations. We are especially proud to deliver the first multi-system locomotives for France, which demonstrate their capabilities in terms of power, speed and cross-border operations. This milestone achievement will not only enhance Alpha Trains' existing fleet, but also play a significant role in advancing sustainable transportation throughout Europe.”
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