Czech railways orders 50 Vectron locomotives from Siemens

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Czech Railways (CD) has ordered fifty Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility, including service for fifteen years. The locomotives will be deployed on cross-border lines for passenger traffic and have a maximum operating speed of 230 km/h for the first time. Delivery will start from December 2025.

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Czech railways orders 50 Vectron locomotives from Siemens

source: Siemens

Czech Railways (CD) has ordered fifty Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility, including service for fifteen years. The locomotives will be deployed on cross-border lines for passenger traffic and have a maximum operating speed of 230 km/h for the first time. Delivery will start from December 2025.

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