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    Siemens Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery locomotives. // Credit: Siemens Mobility

    Siemens secures order for 80 dual-mode electric/battery locomotives

    Siemens Mobility has signed a framework agreement with leasing and maintenance company Akiem for the purchase of 80 Vectron locomotives.
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    Roger Smith 28 March, 2026
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    Vectron locomotive

    Siemens’ dual-mode locomotive authorised to travel between Germany and Austria

    Rolling stock manufacturer Siemens Mobility has revealed that its Vectron Dual Mode locomotive has been authorised to operate across the border betwee…
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    Janine Booth 18 January, 2026
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    Dovetail Games January sale. // Credit: Dovetail Games

    Massive Train Sim World savings for PlayStation players

    Until 21st January, Dovetail Games is offering PS4 and PS5 PlayStation players large discounts on Train Sim World 6 and a variety of Add-ons.
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    Roger Smith 6 January, 2026
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    At the official opening of TransMEA 2025, Siemens Mobility unveiled the Velaro high-speed train to the Egyptian public for the first time.

    Siemens unveils Velaro high-speed train at Egypt’s TransMEA 2025

    Siemens Mobility has unveiled its Velaro high-speed train to the Egyptian public for the first time. It revealed the train in the outdoor display area…
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    Janine Booth 16 November, 2025
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    Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotive

    More locomotives on the way for Alpha Trains

    Siemens Mobility has received an order for 15 additional Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives from Alpha Trains.
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    Emma Holden 5 October, 2025
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    New FlixTrain. // Credit: Flix SE

    FlixTrain awards €2.4bn contract for new trains and locomotives

    FlixTrain has awarded a contract to the Spanish train manufacturer Talgo for 65 high-speed trains, with the locomotives to be supplied by Siemens.
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    Roger Smith 27 May, 2025
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    Siemens Vectron. // Credit: Siemens Mobility.

    Siemens secures order for up to 50 new locomotives

    Siemens Mobility has signed a framework agreement with RIVE Private Investment to supply up to 50 Vectron locomotives to Northrail.
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    Roger Smith 22 February, 2025
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    Siemens Mobility secures framework agreement for up to 250 locomotives

    Siemens Mobility has signed a framework agreement with Railpool for up to 250 locomotives, with an immediate call-off for 70 Vectron locomotives.
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    Roger Smith 20 February, 2024
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    Siemens Mobility and ELL sign framework agreement for purchase of 200 Vectrons

    European Locomotive Leasing to buy 200 Vectrons from Siemens Mobility

    European Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) and Siemens Mobility have signed a deal for the delivery of up to two hundred more Vectron locomotives.
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    Janine Booth 3 December, 2023
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    UK leasing company orders 10 multi-system locomotives for Europe

    Rolling stock leasing company Beacon Rail has ordered ten Vectron MS multi-system locomotives from Siemens Mobility for operation in Europe.
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    Roger Smith 10 November, 2023
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