Siemens has delivered three more Vectron multisystem locomotives to PKP Cargo, that are used for connections outside of the country. Currently, the operator’s fleet has increased by 9 Vectron multisystem locomotives out of 15 vehicles.
Each of 9 modern engines that have been commissioned by PKP Cargo from the producer so far is admitted to work in Poland and five other countries of EU like Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and Hungary.
Another 3 similar locomotives will be commissioned by PKP Cargo in August, and the commissioning of the last 3 out of 15 that will be able to operate additionally in the Netherlands, is planned to be completed by the end of June 2017.
The Siemens Vectron locomotives are signed in PKP Cargo as EU46 series. The side numbers of the 3 recently commissioned locomotives are 507, 509 and 510. Until recently they had been garaged by PKP Cargo in roundhouse in Czechowice in Silesian Voivodeship, together with 3 other locomotives from the same series, with side numbers 508, 511 and 512, which PKP Cargo will commission in August.
The contract for purchase of 15 Siemens Vectron multisystem locomotives was signed by PKP Cargo in September 2015.
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