© trainspo.comSiemens Vectron Dual Mode Light
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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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Vectron Dual Mode | |
| Family | Vectron | |
| Built by | Siemens · 2021 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 2,210 kW2,964 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 300 kN67,443 lbf | |
| Prime mover | Cummins QST 30-L | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 20.5 m67 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 3.02 m9 ft 11 in | |
| Height | 4.22 m13 ft 10 in | |
| Axle load | 21 t46,297 lb | |
| Datasheet | assets.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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| DB Cargo Deutschland | DBC 249 | Germany |
| Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbH | EGP 248 | Germany |
| Eisenbahn-Bau- und Betriebsgesellschaft Pressnitztalbahn | PRESS 248 | Germany |
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