Siemens Mobility has signed a significant framework agreement with RIVE Private Investment, the parent company of Northrail, for the delivery of up to 50 Vectron locomotives. The agreement includes the initial delivery of 15 locomotives, with an option for an additional 35 units. Alongside the locomotives, Siemens Mobility will provide a comprehensive full-service contract for eight years, extendable to 16 years. The service contract will be supported by advanced fleet monitoring through the Railigent X application suite, enhancing maintenance and lifecycle management.
Northrail continues to strengthen its partnership with Siemens Mobility through this agreement. The deal follows the successful collaboration initiated in 2021 and coincides with the handover of the 40th Vectron Dual Mode locomotive from the current contract.
“We are delighted that Northrail and RIVE Private Investment have once again opted for innovative Siemens Mobility technology. With more than 2,600 locomotives sold, the Vectron offers both reliability and flexibility and is perfectly designed for the requirements of European rail freight transport,” Andre Rodenbeck, CEO of Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility, said.
“With Siemens Mobility, we have a partner whose technical expertise and comprehensive service approach will support us in our continued sustainable growth and the optimisation of our operations. The new Vectron locomotives will make an important contribution to realising our long-term goals,” Michael Trentzsch, Chief Investment Officer and Chief Commercial Officer of Northrail AG, added.
The Vectron locomotive family has now been sold to 103 customers across 16 countries, with over 2,600 units delivered. To date, the fleet has collectively travelled more than one billion kilometres. The Vectron platform is homologated for operation in 20 European countries, making it a versatile solution for cross-border rail freight transport.
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