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Hybrid locomotive

Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Light

Built by Siemens

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
2,210 kW
2,964 hp
Length
20.5 m
67 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2021
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Light

Discover the Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Light, a versatile hybrid locomotive offering the best of both worlds for efficient rail transport.

Built in 2021, this modern locomotive excels in flexibility with its dual propulsion system. Boasting a top speed of 120 km/h and an impressive tractive effort of 300 kN, the Vectron Dual Mode Light is a reliable partner for various railway companies in Germany, including DB Cargo Deutschland and EGP.

Equipped with a powerful Cummins QST 30-L prime mover and compatible with 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems, this locomotive is suitable for a wide range of operations. Its standard 1435 mm gauge and 21-ton axle load ensure broad applicability across the European rail network.

Measuring 20.5 meters in length and 4.22 meters in height, the Vectron Dual Mode Light is a compact yet powerful machine, designed for optimal performance and efficiency in freight operations.

Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Light technical specifications

Value
SeriesVectron Dual Mode
FamilyVectron
Built bySiemens · 2021
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output2,210 kW2,964 hp
Tractive effort300 kN67,443 lbf
Prime moverCummins QST 30-L
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length20.5 m67 ft 3 in
Width3.02 m9 ft 11 in
Height4.22 m13 ft 10 in
Axle load21 t46,297 lb
Datasheetassets.new.siemens.com

Operators of the Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Light

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

OperatorClassCountry
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 249Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP 248Germany
Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft PressnitztalbahnPRESS 248Germany

Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Light photos

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