Akdoğan-Siemens Deal: Vectron MS Locomotives Boost Türkiye-Europe Rail

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Introduction

Akdoğan Train Cargo, a Turkish logistics company, has placed an order for five Vectron MS multisystem electric locomotives from Siemens Mobility, with deliveries scheduled to commence at the close of 2027.

Order Details

The order includes a ten-year full-service contract, with options to extend it by up to two years and to purchase five additional Vectron MS locomotives.

Technical Specifications

The locomotives will be equipped with the European Train Control System (ETCS) Baseline 3 and national train protection systems. The XLoad package will improve the locomotive’s traction capabilities, increasing its hauling capacity.

Operational Scope

Akdoğan Train Cargo will utilize 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 Türkiye.

Locomotive Capabilities

The Vectron MS is designed for a speed of up to 200 km/h and for operation under multiple railway electrification systems.

Conclusion

Akdoğan Train Cargo has ordered five Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility to facilitate cross-border freight transport, with deliveries starting at the end of 2027.

Company Summary

Akdoğan Train Cargo: A Turkish logistics company.

Siemens Mobility: A manufacturer of rolling stock and related services.

Technology

ETCS: European Train Control System.

Vectron MS: Multisystem electric locomotives.

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