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Hybrid locomotive

Siemens Vectron Dual Mode

Built by Siemens

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Weight
90 t
198,416 lb
Length
19.98 m
65 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2018
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Siemens Vectron Dual Mode

Discover the Siemens Vectron Dual Mode locomotive, a powerful and versatile hybrid engine designed for modern rail operations.

This Bo'Bo' classified locomotive offers exceptional flexibility, seamlessly transitioning between electric and diesel power. Its robust build and impressive technical specifications make it a standout choice for freight and passenger services alike.

Featuring a top speed of 160 km/h and a tractive effort of 300 kN, the Vectron Dual Mode is engineered for efficiency and performance. Its ability to operate on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems and with an MTU 16V 4000 R84 diesel prime mover ensures adaptability across diverse rail networks.

Manufactured by Siemens in 2018, this advanced locomotive is utilized by prominent rail companies in Germany and Austria, including Deutsche Bahn AG and Steiermarkbahn Transport and Logistik GmbH, highlighting its reliability and significant role in contemporary railway logistics.

Siemens Vectron Dual Mode technical specifications

Value
SeriesVectron Dual Mode
FamilyVectron
Built bySiemens · 2018
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Tractive effort300 kN67,443 lbf
Prime moverMTU 16V 4000 R84
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz (2 kW, 300 kN)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length19.98 m65 ft 7 in
Width3.02 m9 ft 11 in
Height4.22 m13 ft 10 in
Weight90 t198,416 lb
Axle load22.5 t49,604 lb
Datasheetassets.new.siemens.com

Operators of the Siemens Vectron Dual Mode

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

OperatorClassCountry
Salzburger Eisenbahn Transportlogistik GmbHSETG 248Austria
Steiermarkbahn Transport and Logistik GmbHSTB 248Austria
Stern & HafferlStH 248Austria
BM Bahndienste GmbHBMB 248Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 248Germany
Duisport RailDPR 248Germany
Eisenbahngesellschaft Ostfriesland-OldenburgEGOO 248Germany
LOCON Logistik & ConsultingLOCON 248Germany
Mindener Kreisbahnen GmbHMKB 248Germany
Railsystems RPRailsystems 248Germany
RheinCargoRheinCargo 248Germany
Siemens MobilityPCW 248Germany
Siemens Rail SystemsSIEAG 248Germany
SKL Umschlagservice Magdeburg GmbHSKLUS 248Germany
Spitzke Logistik GmbHSLG 248Germany
Verkehrsbau AGBUG 248Germany
Willke LogisticsWWL 248Germany

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