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Order for five Vectron MS locomotives including ten years of full service with Railcover and Railigent X
Vectron MS intended for cross-border freight operations in Europe and domestic operation in Turkiye
The Turkish logistics company Akdogan Train Cargo has ordered five state-of-the-art Vectron MS multisystem electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility, including the XLoad equipment package. The Vectron MS is designed for a speed of up to 200 km/h and for operation under multiple railway electrification systems. The order also includes a ten-year full-service contract, with options to extend the term by up to two years and to purchase five additional Vectron MS locomotives. Akdogan Train Cargo will deploy the locomotives for cross-border freight transport in Eastern, South-Eastern, and Central Europe, including Germany, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia, as well as for domestic operations in Turkiye. Delivery to Akdogan Train Cargo is scheduled to begin at the end of 2027.
We are very pleased to welcome Akdogan Train Cargo as the first Turkish customer choosing the Vectron locomotives, says Andre Rodenbeck, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility. The introduction of the Vectron in Turkiye marks a significant milestone for our locomotive platform and sends a strong signal for European-Turkish freight transport. With Railcover and Railigent X, we are providing a powerful full-service package that uses real-time data analysis and AI-based maintenance to ensure maximum availability and long-term operational reliability.
For international deployment, the new locomotives will be equipped with the European Train Control System (ETCS) Baseline 3, as well as the relevant national train protection systems. The XLoad package improves the locomotives traction capabilities to increase its hauling capacity.
We are proud to be the first company in Turkiye to introduce the Siemens Vectron MS locomotives with XLoad into our fleet. With their multi-system capabilities, the Vectron locomotives will allow us to seamlessly connect our domestic network with cross-border freight corridors across Europe. This investment strengthens our ambition to provide reliable, sustainable, and efficient rail transport solutions for our customers. Running corridors seamlessly across the EU with Siemens Vectron MS with XLOAD will reinforce not only green transportation but also will create new opportunities, says Mustafa Pekmezcan, General Manager of Akdogan Train Cargo.
To date, Siemens Mobility has sold more than 2,800 Vectron locomotives to over 100 customers with maximum speeds of up to 230 km/h. The more than 1,900 locomotives currently in operation have collectively accumulated over 1.2 billion fleet kilometers in service. Locomotives based on the Vectron platform have been approved for operation in 20 European countries.
