At InnoTrans 2018, Siemens Mobility will display its new locomotive – Vectron Dual Mode locomotive, designed for freight transport in Germany. The locomotive can be operated as both a diesel and electric locomotive, with a top speed of 160 km/h. On electrified sections of track, the new locomotive is powered by electricity to save fuel and reduce maintenance costs, and on non-electrified sections, it can be switched to diesel mode.
Siemens Mobility announced that Vectron Dual Mode can be ordered from the end of September 2018.
The Vectron Dual Mode is based on proven Vectron components. The new locomotive has a gauge of 1,435 mm and weighs 90 metric tonnes. The locomotive is designed to operate on a 15-kV AC electrical system and is equipped with the PZB train protection system. Regardless of its operating mode, the locomotive develops a rating of 2,000 kW at the wheel rim. The Vectron’s diesel tank holds 2,500 liters of fuel.
“The Vectron Dual Mode combines the best of two worlds: it has a powerful diesel engine and is also equipped for electrical operation. Wherever there is an overhead power line, the locomotive runs quietly without emissions, saving fuel and maintenance costs. With the Vectron Dual Mode, we have developed a sustainable, environmentally friendly and highly cost-effective alternative to conventional diesel locomotives,” Sabrina Soussan, CEO of Siemens Mobility said.
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