Siemens Mobility’s Vectron Dual Mode locomotive has received full authorisation for to operate cross-border services between Germany and Austria.
The first two locomotives with dual authorisation for both countries have now been handed over to Austrian rail operator Stern & Hafferl Verkehr.
Manufactured at Siemens Mobility’s plant in Munich-Allach; the locomotives are equipped with the European Train Control System (ETCS) using the modular Siemens On-board Unit Trainguard Basic, including ETCS Baseline 3.6.
The locomotive is based on proven components of the Vectron platform, and features a track gauge of 1,435 mm; a service weight of 90 tonnes; and has been designed to operate on 15 kV AC power systems, delivering a power output at wheel of max. 2,400 kW using catenary supply and max. 2,000 kW using diesel mode. Its diesel tank comes with a capacity of 2,600 litres, and it can operate at speeds of up to 160 km/h.
Andre Rodenbeck, CEO Rolling Stock, Siemens Mobility, said:The authorization of the Vectron Dual Mode for cross-border use between Germany and Austria reinforces our commitment to providing our customers with the most powerful and flexible locomotives for European freight and passenger transport.
With its combination of electric and diesel traction, the Vectron Dual Mode enables seamless operation even on partially electrified routes – without time-consuming locomotive changes. This increases efficiency and supports the modal shift to rail.
