New Vectron locomotives for ČD Cargo

ČD Cargo and Siemens Mobility have signed a contract for 2 Vectron AC locomotives equipped with a Diesel Power Module (DPM). This is the first order of these locomotives in the Czech Republic. The contract also ensures their service for the period of 4 years.

ČD Cargo, which already operates 12 own Vectron locomotives within its vehicle fleet and others leased for the time being, has ordered two Vectron AC alternating current electric locomotives with a Diesel Power Module (DPM) from Siemens Mobility. Now, it is the first order of locomotives that can be operated either in the mode of supply from the electric traction line 15 kV AC or 25 kV AC (dependent electric traction, rated traction power 6,400 kW), or in the so-called Last Mile mode to overcome the final section without a catenary line. For this purpose, Vectron AC locomotives are equipped with a Diesel Power Module (DPM). It consists of a diesel-electric aggregate located together with its accessories and a fuel tank in the locomotive, capable of supplying electricity to the traction and auxiliary drives of the locomotive (independent diesel-electric traction, internal combustion engine power 180 kW).

"We currently use three leased locomotives with the last mile diesel technology within our branch in Austria. The very positive experience with this technology, which eliminates the need to use another shunting locomotive when operating the last mile, in most cases the siding network of our customers, reassured us in the decision to purchase them. We have very good experience with Siemens Vectron locomotives at the head of our trains, which is why we are glad that our fleet will be increased by two more engines, now also with the DPM technology," says Tomáš Tóth, Chairman of the Board of ČD Cargo, and continues:„Purchase of new, interoperable locomotives is part of our long-term concept of renewal and sustainability of the vehicle fleet, within which, among other things, we acquire at least 10 new locomotives of similar parameters every year. Vectrons AC with the DPM move the interoperability of this type of locomotive and, of course, our entire locomotive fleet again a little further.“

“Vectron AC with a Diesel Power Module (DPM) is a great investment in the future of sustainable rail freight. It quickly and at low cost allows you to overcome short non-electrified sections at the beginning or at the end of a freight train journey. Thanks to this, a single electric locomotive can transport a freight train along its entire route without the need to use other diesel engine shunting locomotives,” says Roman Kokšal, CEO of Siemens Mobility Czech Republic.

He also adds: “The operation of these locomotives increases the attractiveness and efficiency of rail freight. They are therefore an effective tool for achieving the goal of shifting freight from road to electrified rail. In doing so, they contribute to a significant reduction in energy consumption as well as carbon dioxide emissions and harmful substances." Let us add that the Vectron AC with a DPM is equipped with the European train control system ETCS Level 2 Baseline 3, including approvals already granted for both types of ETCS lines of Správa železnic and for other ETCS lines in Europe. The national train control devices PZB, LZB and Mirel are also installed. The locomotive was already granted approvals for operation in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Austria and Hungary.



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It offers the transport of a wide array of goods ranging from raw materials to products with a high added value, transport of containers, special consignment, rental of railway wagons, railway siding services, and other transport services.