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Electric locomotive

Siemens Vectron AC

Built by Siemens

Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Power output
6,400 kW
8,583 hp
Weight
87 t
191,802 lb
Length
18.98 m
62 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2012

Overview of the Siemens Vectron AC

Discover the Siemens Vectron AC, a versatile and powerful electric locomotive designed for modern rail transport.

This locomotive boasts impressive specifications, including a top speed of 200 km/h and a significant power output of 6400 kW, making it ideal for both passenger and freight services across various European networks.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a Bo'Bo' axle arrangement, the Vectron AC offers excellent adhesion and performance. Its robust construction, measuring 18.98 meters in length and weighing 87 tons, ensures reliability and efficiency.

The Vectron AC supports multiple electric systems, including 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz and 25 kV AC 50 Hz, allowing for seamless operation in diverse international environments.

Its exceptional tractive effort of 300 kN underscores its capability to handle demanding rail operations.

This locomotive is utilized by numerous operators throughout Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Hungary, highlighting its widespread adoption and trusted performance in the European rail industry.

Siemens Vectron AC technical specifications

Value
SeriesVectron
FamilyVectron
Built bySiemens · 2012
Top speed200 km/h124 mph
Power output6,400 kW8,583 hp
Tractive effort300 kN67,443 lbf
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length18.98 m62 ft 3 in
Width3.01 m9 ft 11 in
Height4.25 m13 ft 11 in
Weight87 t191,802 lb
Axle load22.5 t49,604 lb
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Operators of the Siemens Vectron AC

Railway companies that have operated the Vectron AC, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 193Austria
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB X4EAustria
Cargo Service GmbHCargoServ 1193Austria
Cargo Service GmbHCargoServ 193Austria
ecco-rail GmbHECCOA 193Austria
FRACHTbahnFRACHT 193Austria
Logistik und Transport GmbHLTE 193Austria
Salzburger Eisenbahn Transportlogistik GmbHSETG 193Austria
tenforty2TF2 193Austria
Walser EisenbahnWECO 1193Austria
Wiener Lokalbahnen CargoWLC 193Austria
Wiener Lokalbahnen CargoWLC X4EAustria
DMV Cargo RailDMV Cargo Rail 81Bulgaria
PIMK GroupPIMK 192Bulgaria
PIMK GroupPIMK 80Bulgaria
PIMK GroupPIMK 81Bulgaria
Danish State RailwaysDSB EBDenmark
Bahn Touristik ExpressBTEX 193Germany
Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbHBOBy 193Germany
BoxXpress.de GmbHBoxXpress 193Germany
CTL Logistics GmbHCTL 193Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC X4EGermany
DB FahrwegedienstDB Fahrwegedienst 193Germany
DB Systemtechnik GmbHDB Systemtechnik 193Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 193Germany
Eichholz EivelEichholz 193Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP 193Germany
Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser GmbHEVB 193Germany
Enercon GmbHEnercon 193Germany
Flix Train GmbHFLIX 193Germany
Flix Train GmbHFLIX 243Germany
HELROMHELROM 193Germany
HLG Holzlogistik und GüterbahnBEBRA 193Germany
HSL LogistikHSL 193Germany
Internationale Gesellschaft für EisenbahnverkehrIGE X4EGermany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion 193Germany
MGW Service GmbH & Co KGMGW 193Germany
MRCE Dispolok GmbHMRCE X4EGermany
Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe AGNIAG 193Germany
Osthannoversche Eisenbahnen AGOHE 193Germany
Private Car Train GmbHPCT X4 EGermany
Private Car Train GmbHPCT X4EGermany
Railpool GmbHRpool 193Germany
Retrack GmbH & Co. KGReTrack 193Germany
RTB Cargo GmbHRTB Cargo 193Germany
Siemens MobilityPCW 193Germany
Siemens Rail SystemsSIEAG 192Germany
TranspetrolTranspetrol 193Germany
TranspetrolTranspetrol X4EGermany
TXLogistikTXL 193Germany
VTG AktiengesellschaftVTG Deutschland 193Germany
Floyd ZRt.Floyd 193Hungary
FOXRailFOX 193Hungary
Györ-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasut RészvénytarsasagGySEV 193Hungary
Magyar Magánvasút ZRt.MMV 193Hungary
Cargonet ASCargoNet 193Norway
Green Cargo ABGreen Cargo 193Sweden
Skandinaviska Jernbanor ABSKJB 193Sweden
SnälltågetSnälltåget 193Sweden
TM Rail ABTMRail 193Sweden
SBB CargoSBB Cargo 193Switzerland

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