Siemens receives first major order for 100 Vectron X locomotives from RAILPOOL

• Major order for 100 Vectron X locomotives, with 80 units firmly ordered at contract signing
• Vectron X: The latest locomotive generation featuring a connected driver’s cab, app-based digital functions, and standardized interfaces
• RAILPOOL becomes the first customer for selected digital functions of the Vectron X and Vectron X Dual Mode
• RAILPOOL enters the European Dual Mode market and expands its fleet with the Vectron X Dual Mode

Berlin, 23 September 2026 –RAILPOOL, one of Europe’s leading rail vehicle leasing companies, and Siemens Mobility have signed an order for the delivery of 100 Vectron X locomotives at InnoTrans 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for the rail industry. This marks the first major order for Siemens Mobility’s new locomotive generation. The order includes a firm call-off of 30 Vectron X and 50 Vectron X Dual Mode locomotives, with an option for a further 20 units. With the Dual Mode locomotives, RAILPOOL is expanding its Vectron fleet for the first time to include vehicles for combined use on electrified and non-electrified lines, creating additional flexibility for its customers.

At the same time, RAILPOOL will be the first customer for selected digital functions of the Vectron X. These include the “Core” digital basic package and the bundle for standardized APIs, which allow for the connection of additional applications and services. In the coming months, Siemens Mobility and RAILPOOL will work together to integrate these functions into RAILPOOL’s existing systems and operating processes.

This brings RAILPOOL’s total Vectron fleet to 325 locomotives. The first vehicles are scheduled for delivery in 2027. Since 2010, the company has already taken 209 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility into operation. Siemens Mobility introduced the new locomotive generation in the middle of this year.

“With RAILPOOL, we have gained a long-standing partner for the first major order of the Vectron X and the Vectron X Dual Mode. We are very pleased with the trust placed in our new locomotive generation. We are proud to accompany RAILPOOL’s entry into the Dual Mode market and, at the same time, are bringing selected digital functions specifically into the leasing business for the first time. Standardized interfaces and software-based applications create additional value for RAILPOOL’s customers and enable significantly more efficient operation and flexible maintenance based on various digital enhancements on our platform,” says Andre Rodenbeck, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility.

“Having been the launch customer for the Vectron locomotive in 2010, it is particularly special for us to now also become the first customer for the new Vectron X generation. We are delighted that, in addition to the Vectron X AC locomotives ordered, we are also including Vectron X Dual Mode locomotives in our range for the first time, opening a new chapter in the rail vehicle leasing industry: Our customers will benefit from the most modern and reliable ‘Locomotive as a Service’ offering on the market. The platform product with hybrid drive for all freight and passenger applications, combined with maximum flexibility in homologation packages and the RAILPOOL service package, will open up completely new possibilities for our customers,” says Torsten Lehnert, CEO of RAILPOOL.

Vectron X is Siemens Mobility’s new software-defined locomotive platform for rail freight and passenger transport. For the first time, Siemens Mobility is bringing an App Store to the driver’s cab, enabling operators to expand the locomotive’s capabilities with app-based applications. Vectron X transforms the locomotive into an open digital platform and the driver’s cab into a connected workplace. Through the App Store, operators can use applications from Siemens Mobility and third-party providers directly on the integrated Smart Screen. Digital functions such as Remote Start, Vectron Eco Cruise and Trainplay, as well as the provision of structured vehicle data via standardized interfaces, condition monitoring and maintenance coordination, support more efficient operations, higher availability and predictive maintenance.

The Vectron X locomotive is designed for cross-border operation in Europe and has been manufactured at the Siemens Mobility plant in Munich-Allach since its market launch in 2010. The locomotives are approved in 20 countries and are the only ones with approval for up to 230 km/h in passenger service. The multi-system capability and the large number of country approvals make the Vectron the standard choice for international cross-border rail transport.

The Vectron X Dual Mode is based on proven components of the Vectron platform. The locomotive has a track gauge of 1,435 mm, a service weight of 90 tons, and is designed for the 15 kV AC power systems. It delivers a power output at wheel of max. 2,400 kW using catenary supply and max. 2,000 kW using diesel mode. The diesel tank has a capacity of 2,600 liters, and the maximum operating speed is 160 km/h. A train power supply is available. A version of the locomotive that supports both 15 kV and 25 kV AC systems is also available.

About Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in intelligent transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, and the use of industrial AI, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make their infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience, and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €12.4 billion and employed around 43,400 people worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility

About RAILPOOL

RAILPOOL is one of the leading rail vehicle leasing companies, offering true expertise in full-service solutions from a single source. The company was founded in Munich in 2008 and now operates in 20 European countries.

With over 700 electric and hybrid locomotives and 148 passenger cars (representing a total investment of 3.2 billion euros), RAILPOOL is one of the largest rail vehicle providers in Europe and makes a significant contribution to shifting traffic to rail. RAILPOOL operates six in-house workshops, maintains a Europe-wide network of partner workshops, and keeps an in-house inventory of over 5,000 different spare parts and components.

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