Alpha Trains expands fleet with up to 70 new Vectrons (2024)

Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility signed a framework agreement in July2024 for the supply of up to 70 Vectron locomotives, including an initial orderfor 35 locomotives. The framework agreement foresees the provision of multiplevariants of Vectron locomotives, including Multi-System and Dual Mode units.

The new Vectron locomotives have a maximum power of uptp 6.4 megawatts and a top speed of up to 200 km/h. They complement theexisting Alpha Trains fleet of Vectron MS, AC and Vectron Dual Mode models. TheVectrons will be manufactured at the Siemens Mobility plant in Munich-Allachand the first delivery is expected towards the end of 2026.

The order includes the delivery of the first Vectron multi-systemlocomotives for France, capable of operating on the North-South corridor acrossGermany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands, France andoptionally Luxembourg.

Additionally, the service contract signed by AlphaTrains and Siemens Mobility in 2023 has been amended to cover maintenance of thenew ordered fleet in Belgium and France as well.

This decision underlines Alpha Trains' commitment toexpanding its presence in the French market and promoting sustainable transportsolutions across Europe.

“We are very pleased to be able to further increase our fleet of Vectronlocomotives yet again and to further strengthen our market position, especiallyin the French market. There is a growing demand from our existing and newcustomers for efficient and state-of-the-art multi-system locomotives. Withthis latest order, we can ensure that our customers have the highest possibleoperational flexibility on all their routes with a proven and highly availableplatform.” said Vincent Pouyet, Managing Director of the Locomotives Divisionof Alpha Trains.

"We are delighted to continue oursuccessful partnership with Alpha Trains and glad to support their fleetexpansion with our Vectron locomotives. The inclusion of our multi-system anddual mode variants in the framework agreement reflects our commitment toproviding Alpha Trains and their customers with the most versatile andefficient solutions for their railway operations. We are especially proud todeliver the first multi-system locomotives for France, which demonstrate theircapabilities in terms of power, speed and cross-border operations. Thismilestone achievement will not only enhance Alpha Trains' existing fleet, butalso play a significant role in advancing sustainable transportation throughoutEurope,” said Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock Siemens Mobility.