At the end of March this year, two new 393 Vectron AC locomotives with an auxiliary diesel engine (DPM) will be added to the vehicle fleet of ČD Cargo. These locomotives are part of the Siemens X4 modular platform that includes locomotives of various purposes and systems.

The locomotives of the 393 series are four-axle interoperable dual-system locomotives capable of running at a speed of up to 200 km/h on 15 kV (16 2/3 Hz) and 25 kV (50 Hz) AC traction systems in this design. The new engines are equipped with an auxiliary diesel engine (DPM – Diesel Power Module) for operation on handling tracks and sidings without traction catenary line or when shunting. The DPM module consists of a 180-kW diesel unit located in the engine room and, a fuel tank.

As symbolized by the labelling on the locomotives, they are primarily intended for operation in Austria and Germany - they will be used primarily by our foreign branches. Their home SOKV will be České Budějovice. However, also ČD Cargo drivers will also be trained to operate the 393 series engines.