© trainspo.comSiemens Vectron DE
Built by Siemens
Overview of the Siemens Vectron DE
The Siemens Vectron DE is a powerful and versatile diesel locomotive engineered for both freight and passenger transport.
This impressive locomotive boasts exceptional reliability and performance, making it ideal for demanding routes.
With a top speed of 160 km/h and an output of 2400 kW, the Vectron DE is built for efficiency and environmental consciousness through its robust construction and modern technology.
Successfully operating across Austria and Germany with a variety of rail operators, the Vectron DE exemplifies its widespread acceptance and success in the railway industry.
Siemens Vectron DE technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Vectron | |
| Family | Vectron | |
| Built by | Siemens · 2010 | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 2,400 kW3,218 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 275 kN61,822 lbf | |
| Prime mover | MTU 16V 4000 R84 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 19.98 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 3.02 m9 ft 11 in | |
| Height | 4.22 m13 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 88 t194,007 lb | |
| Axle load | 22 t48,502 lb |
Operators of the Siemens Vectron DE
Railway companies that have operated the Vectron DE, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bahnbau Wels | BBW 1247 | Austria |
| Rail Transport Service GmbH | RTS 247 | Austria |
| Stern & Hafferl | StH 1247 | Austria |
| DB Cargo Deutschland | DBC 247.9 | Germany |
| Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbH | EGP 247 | Germany |
| InfraLeuna Infrastruktur und Service GmbH | ILIS 247 | Germany |
| LOCON Logistik & Consulting | LOCON 247 | Germany |
| RDC Deutschland | RDC 247 | Germany |
| Siemens Mobility | PCW 247 | Germany |
Siemens Vectron DE photos
Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.
More diesel locomotives from Siemens

Siemens
ER24PC IranRunner
Diesel locomotive
2010 · 160 km/h

Siemens
ER20
Diesel locomotive
2002 · 140 km/h

Siemens
Di 6 / ME 26 / DE 2700
Diesel locomotive
1995–1996 · 160 km/h

Siemens
SCB-40 Charger
Diesel locomotive
2016 · 201 km/h

Siemens
SC-44 Charger
Diesel locomotive
2016 · 201 km/h

Siemens
ER20CF
Diesel locomotive
2007–2010 · 120 km/h

Siemens
AC44C6M
Diesel locomotive
121 km/h · 3,300 kW

Siemens
ALC-42
Diesel locomotive
2021 · 201 km/h







